Irish beaches
Top five places for a sea swim in Ireland have been revealed

Top five places for a sea swim in Ireland have been revealed

Beaches in Galway, Kerry, Cork, and Dublin are ranking high With Met Éireann forecasts not getting colder and rainier anytime soon, it’s the perfect time to check out the top five sea swimming spots in Ireland. According to data collected over the last five years, Galway, Kerry, Cork, and Dublin have all made it onto […]

7 months ago

Two Irish beaches named among 40 of the best in Europe

Two Irish beaches named among 40 of the best in Europe

Have you visited these spots? The Guardian has published an article naming 40 of the best beaches in Europe and two Irish locations have made the cut. These were Ballybunion in Kerry and Glassilaun (pictured above) in Galway, with both earning praise for their scenery, as well as their nearby restaurant options. The Guardian, in particular, […]

4 years ago

A record 93 beaches and marinas awarded prestigious 2021 Blue Flag Awards

A record 93 beaches and marinas awarded prestigious 2021 Blue Flag Awards

Did your local beach make the list? A record number of 93 beaches and eight marinas in Ireland have received the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2021, reflecting their excellence in water quality, information provision, environmental education and safety and site management. The awards were announced by An Taisce, the governing body of protected sites […]

5 years ago