Ireland's Best Beaches
Ireland has some beautiful beaches and with the summer weather heating up we have some suggestions from our Hotels, on the best places to cool down this summer.
Dunfanaghy Beach
You can leave footprints or horseshoe prints in the sand on Killahoey Beach, while staying in Arnolds Hotels, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal. Arnolds Sea View Bedrooms provide guests with wonderful sea views over Sheephaven Bay and Killahoey Beach on Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way.
Rossnowlagh Beach
With soft, golden sand and exceptional views, Rossnowlagh is very popular with both local residents and tourists. The surf here is perfect for beginners and the local surf schools offer tuition and equipment rental. As well as surfers, this beach also attracts walkers, swimmers and sailors. You can look out upon the beach while enjoying the fine dining Sand House Hotel's Glasshouse Restaurant.
Parknasilla's Beach
Parknasilla Resort & Spa have their own onsite beach. It may be small, but their little beach packs a punch! Perfect for swimming, sandcastles and even a romantic picnic.
If you are searching for a larger stretch of sand in Kerry then you don't have far to look, to find our next beach...
Derrynane Beach
Derrynane Beach is only 30mins from both Parknasilla and Sneem Hotel. With it's clear waters and white sand, Derrynane Beach was the beach of choice for Prince Charles and Camilla who recently visited Kerry on their Royal visit to Ireland. On their trip they were welcomed by Original Irish Hotelier Geraldine Rosney, of Killeen House Hotel who was able to advise them of all the wonders Kerry had to offer.
Strandhill Beach
Sligo is famous for world class surfing and is a popular choice for guests of Markree Castle. At 4km long it's perfect location for a sandy stroll in the sun.
It's also home to the Strandhill Open surfing competition which takes place every August bank holiday weekend, one of the country’s biggest surfing events and draws competitors and spectators from far and wide.
Old Head Beach
Mayo is home to some of Ireland's Best Beaches, Knockranny House Hotel & Clew Bay Hotel are lucky to be so close to some of these amazing beaches ideal for swimming or watersports like paddle boarding...
Knockranny have a special offer perfect for this heatwave. 'Bed & Board' includes 2 nights B&B, one evening meal and a Stand up paddle board lesson out in Old Head.
Garryvoe Beach
There has been a hotel on the beach at Garryvoe since the early 1900s and although Garryvoe Hotel may have changed, the golden, sandy, five-mile beach with the view of Ballycotton and its lighthouse, have remained the same.
Another strong contender for the best beach is a neighbour of Garryvoe in East Cork. Claycastle beach, in Youghal Co. Cork will be the location for Ironman 2019!
Ireland has plenty more beaches to offer, but we can't name them all! Instead we have gathered a collection of some of this years Blue Flag awarded beaches that are close to a number of our Original Irish Hotels. Hope you have fun in the sun!