Beaches

Ten of Ireland’s finest Blue Flag beaches, from the surf breaks of Clare and Donegal to the soft family sands of Wexford and Dublin – all confirmed award winners for the 2026 season.

Ireland is experiencing its hottest May on record with temperatures forecast to hit 30C. Here are the best beaches, lakes and wild swimming spots to enjoy Ireland’s record heatwave right now.

Fanore Beach in County Clare offers one of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal sunrises. Here’s what to do, where to go, and how to plan your visit to this underrated corner of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Coumeenoole Beach on the Dingle Peninsula is one of Ireland’s most dramatic stretches of coastline. Here’s what to expect, how to get there, and the best time to visit this wild Kerry beach.

Ireland’s 95 Blue Flag beaches for 2026 have been announced — Kerry leads with 16 flags, Cork claims the most combined awards, and the Skellig Bounty becomes the first tourism boat ever awarded. Plus, join 64,000 subscribers for weekly Ireland stories.

Garretstown Beach, located in County Cork, Ireland, is a…

Enniscrone Beach, located in County Sligo, Ireland, is a…

Strandhill, located in County Sligo, Ireland, is a charming…

Mullaghmore Beach in Sligo, Ireland, is a haven of peace and…

Rosses Point Beach, located in County Sligo, Ireland, is a…