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Beaches in Republic of Ireland: places to visit

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Discover the Beaches of Republic of Ireland, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.

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Beaches in Republic of Ireland: places to visit

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Tullan Strand

Surfers love it and call it the perfect beach... The Tullan Strand is one of the most popular surfing spots, not only…

Beaches

The Fermoyle Beach

Did you know? Fermoyle Beach is Ireland's longest beach! Located in the north, on the Dingle peninsula, it offers several kilometers of…

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Dunree Bay

Dunree Bay is a bay on the Inishowen Peninsula (County Donegal), famous for its sandy beach and turquoise waters! The setting is…

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Sauce Creek

Another wild and beautiful place! Sauce Creek is an Irish cove surrounded by towering cliffs. Located on the Dingle Peninsula in County…

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Eyeries beach

Eyeries beach is a pretty Irish beach in County Cork. It is attached to the village of Eyeries, a beautiful coastal hamlet,…

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Dugort beach

If you’re wandering around Achill Island (Co. Mayo), don’t hesitate to head northwest, to admire Dugort beach. This is the second most…

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Warren Beach

Warren beach is a pretty beach in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland. Set in a wilderness setting, it offers one of the finest…

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Portmarnock beach

Known as the “Velvet Strand”, Portmarnock beach is a lovely beach in north County Dublin. It’s one of Dubliners’ favourite bathing spots!…

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Barleycove beach

If you love beautiful beaches, with endless fine sand and crystal-clear water, then Barleycove beach is for you! Perched on a rugged…

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Dooagh beach

Dooagh beach is a beach like no other, located on Achill Island, an Irish island in County Mayo. Known throughout the world,…

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Claremont beach

Claremont beach is in the village of Howth (Co. Dublin). Located almost behind the station, it’s a great place to relax with…

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Annestown Beach

Annestown Beach is a beautiful beach in the village of Annestown, County Waterford. Annestown beach has the merit of offering you the…