DUBLIN
The Forty Foot, Glenageary
One of Ireland’s most famous swimming spots and easily accessible from Dublin by train swimming in the sea at the Forty Foot can be undertaken at any time of year. Set on a rocky outcrop it makes for a great sea swimming location.
Dollymount Strand
Dollymount Strand is located close to Dublin City Centre and located on North Bull Island, a coastal sand spit located in Dublin Bay. A sandy beach that runs from the north Bull wall to the northern tip of the Island.
WEXFORD
Solomon’s Hole, Hook Head
Set close to Hook Head lighthouse in Wexford the Solomon’s Hole dive site offers stunning coastal erosion sights such as a sea arch plus caves and is one of the best sea swimming spots in the Sunny South East.
Curracloe Beach
Curracloe is a fine-sand beach. The sand type is soft and windblown and often covers the wooden walkways. The sand dunes extend between 100m and 300m to the rear (west) of the beach and is a filming location of the movie “Saving Private Ryan”
KERRY
Derrynane
A sandy beach set in the Ring of Kerry and sheltered from the elements it offers a great sea swimming experience during the summer months when the safest sea swimming spots are marked with lifeguards on duty.
Inch Strand
Inch Strand is an exposed sandy beach, facing due west into Dingle Bay and to the Atlantic Ocean.
CLARE
The Pollock Holes
The Pollock Holes are lovely, clear sea pools uncovered when the tide is out and located at the start of the Kilkee Cliff Walk and are know as one of the top five places for sea swimming in Co. Clare.
Lahinch
Lahinch is a sandy beach with a defence barrier consisting of large boulders to prevent coastal erosion. Below the rocky defence barrier, the bathing area is sandy with the absence of vegetation
GALWAY
Salthill
Comprised of several small beaches with a mixture of sand and pebbles is ideally located when staying in Galway City. Lifeguards are present during the summer months.
Céibh an Spidéil
Céibh an Spidéil is a long sandy east facing cove. Bound by a large stone fishing pier and an area of rocky shore with a variety of plants and wildlife to be seen.
MAYO
The Cove, Clare Island
Whilst a ferry ride and short walk is required to access this swimming spot you reward is a deserted cove with views over Clew Bay.
Mulranny Beach
Mulranny Beach is a sandy beach located near Mulranny village. The area has an important strand of Mediterranean heath with machair sand plains and saltmarsh also located within the site.
DONEGAL
Rougey Rocks
Voted as one of the top 10 swimming spots in Ireland. Take a cliff walk to a pair of sea stacks that make a great diving platform as the reach out over a deep narrow inlet.
Rathmullan Beach
Rathmullan Beach consists of a sandy beach in Lough Swilly, it supports a wide variety of plant and wildlife species including otters.
CORK
Garrettstown Beach
Garrettstown Beach is a south facing, gently sloping, sandy beach flanked on both sides by rocky cliffs.
Inch Strand
Inch Strand is a sandy beach located near Whitegate & Power Head, East Cork. It is very popular spot with surfers.
WICKLOW
Brittas Bay
Brittas Bay North Beach is a, gently sloping, sandy beach with hilly sand dunes that support two protected plant species. The beach gradually falls away with sand bars common.
MEATH
Laytown/Bettystown
Laytown/Bettystown is a fine sand beach backing onto sand dunes. The Boyne Coast and Estuary is a designated Special Area of Conservation located to the north whilst to the south, the River Nanny Estuary and Shore are a designated Special Protected Area.
ANTRIM
Ballygally Beach
Ballygally is a small, sandy beach that is popular with both locals and tourists who enjoy a paddle in the summer months and for fishing during the rest of the year.
Brown's Bay
Brown's Bay is a sandy beach sitting at the northern end of County Antrim's Islandmagee Peninsula. The beach is slightly over 300 metres in length with a crossable stream running down the middle and into the bay
Fishing in Ireland
Ireland has gained a reputation as one of the best fishing destinations due to the variety and quality of our fish.
Surrounded by the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean together with the fact that we have 14,000 miles of fish-bearing rivers and thousands of lakes, Ireland is surely a fishing paradise.
Our waters are the cleanest in Europe and probably the most lightly fished waters in Europe. Full Rivers and uncrowded riverbanks mean anglers can enjoy their fishing in peace and quiet in a pleasant countryside.
There is no closed season enabling fishing to continue all year long. From secluded ponds to the great loughs and fast flowing rivers to tranquil canal stretches, Ireland offers a whole range of wild coarse fisheries.
The pursuit of salmon, trout and sea trout holds a very important place in Irish culture and tradition and our waters continue to yield world-class fishing for native wild game fish.
On the south and west coasts, the warm North Atlantic Drift merges with the cooler waters of the Arctic. Sub-tropical species intermingle with cold water fish offering anglers a remarkable choice of catch and an exhilarating fishing experience.
On the north coast the cool Atlantic offers cold-water species – so you’re spoiled for choice!
Whether you are an experienced angler or want to test the waters with a fishing lesson we can suggest a Select Hotel to suit your needs.
