Pollock Holes

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Pollock Holes, Kilkee

June 2009

The Pollock Holes are well known to thousands of swimmers from Clare, Limerick and beyond. They are an institution.

This is a swimming place which isn’t immediately obvious and to get there you go down the steps from the car park and out onto the flagstones well worn by thousands of swimmers before you. If in doubt just follow the ‘crowd’.

The Pollock Holes are lovely, clear sea pools uncovered when the tide is out. So you need to time your visit and check the tide times. While the Atlantic waves may beat on the rocks a hundred yards beyond you, the pools themselves are usually calm and protected.Β  They do take a bit of effort getting into, but they are well worth the effort.

After your swim you can retire to the cafΓ© near the car park for tea and hot scones. Perfect.

Watch out also for the statue of the late, Limerick born actor, Richard Harris, just beyond the cafΓ© at the beginning of the cliff walk.

Not buggy or wheelchair accessible.

Directions

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The Pollock Holes are located just outside Kilkee town. To reach them you drive through the town and at the roundabout you take the L 2009, sign-posted Coast Road. Follow this roadΒ Β  as it winds alongside the beach until you come to the car park.

Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No. 63

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Tide times for nearby Liscannor

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15 September 2025

Time Type Height
05:12 low 0m
11:40 high 3.68m
18:12 low 0m

16 September 2025

Time Type Height
00:48 high 3.48m
06:51 low 0m
13:33 high 3.62m
20:26 low 0m

17 September 2025

Time Type Height
02:29 high 3.59m
08:51 low 0m
14:55 high 3.85m
21:40 low 0m

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