Killahoey

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Killahoey, Dunfanaghy

August 2013

Killahoey is yet another of Donegal’s Blue Flag beaches. This one is high, wide and handsome, with lots of room for walking, playing and even horseriding.

On a dull August day we swam alone in lovely clear water. It was a bit choppy but still fine for a good swim. It was disappointing to see the beach deserted but a good swim nonetheless.

Killahoey is quite open and you are well advised to bring a windbreak if you plan to stay. There is a large car park with portable toilets. The barrier at the beach entrance blocks access for wheelchairs bur you will be able to lift a buggy over it. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.

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Directions: From Letterkenny take the N56 and just before you come into Dunfanaghy watch for a sign post for the beach. ( Why they don’t highlight that this is a Blue Flag beach escapes us).

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Tide times for nearby Inishtrahull

April 12th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:14	high	2.3m
10:19	low	1.48m
16:09	high	2.31m
22:49	low	1.59m

April 13th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
04:08	high	2.45m
11:12	low	1.12m
16:51	high	2.54m
23:31	low	1.2m

April 14th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
04:54	high	2.69m
11:49	low	0.74m
17:22	high	2.77m

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