The Beachcomber’s Guide to Ireland

Where to walk, swim, and find peace beside the sea

Ballybunion Beach, County Kerry - Shutterstock

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Salt on the breeze, seaweed underfoot, and the rhythmic hush of the Atlantic—some of Ireland’s greatest treasures lie along the coast. Whether you're after a swim in turquoise water, a bracing walk on golden sand, or just the quiet joy of watching waves crash against ancient cliffs, this guide is for you.

From wild Donegal to sunny Wexford, these are places where the beach becomes a way of life. Locals take sea dips before breakfast. Artists find endless inspiration. And beachcombers—like you—come to breathe, wander, and feel something shift within.

In today’s email:-

• The Beachcomber’s Guide to Ireland - Looking for Ireland’s most soul-soothing shores? These are the ones to walk, swim, or simply sit and stay a while:

  • Dog’s Bay – County Galway

  • Portsalon Beach – County Donegal

  • Ballybunion – County Kerry

  • White Rocks Beach – County Antrim

  • Curracloe Beach – County Wexford

  • Keem Bay – County Mayo

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