As an island, Ireland is dominated by water. Lots of attractions and experiences in our Daily Adventure publications are connected to our seas, rivers and lakes. Here, are just a few:
Clare offers an extensive coastline with a choice of quality beaches, many meeting the Blue Flag standard. They are great for swimming, exploring rock pools and all sorts of beach fun.
While in Tipperary, take a trip around its lakeside villages. They will bring you great cheer whether you stay on land or take to the water. There is a plenty to explore.
Enjoy a tour of Hook Lighthouse, the most popular visitor attraction in county Wexford. This 800 year old is the oldest original operating lighthouse in the world… yes, the world!
Aran Island Ferries
City Office, 37-39 Forster Street, Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
The award-winning family run ferry company, offer daily sailings to each of the islands from Ros a Mhil Port, with an average sailing time of 40 minutes.
Donegal boasts many Blue Flag beaches and the longest coastline in Ireland. Whether your preference is the panoramic small inlet cove, or an extensive sandy beach, there is lots to explore.
Galway has quality beaches and amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches are great for swimming, walking, exploring rock pools, wind-surfing, kite-surfing and all sorts of beach fun.
Castlegregory
Castlegregory Visitor Information Centre, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, Ireland
The village of Castlegregory is located at the foot of a sandy peninsula called the Maharees separating Brandon Bay to the west from Tralee Bay to the east.
Lough Boora Parklands is a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna including over 130 species of bird and the majestic Slieve Bloom Mountains are a land of forests and blanket bog.
The cliffs of Mizen Head rise high above the Atlantic Ocean, where the currents meet from the west and south coasts and waves from the mid-Atlantic crash into the land.
ShannonFerry will take you and your vehicle on this 20 minute journey across the estuary linking the iconic tourist destinations of the Banner County of Clare to the Kingdom of Kerry.
Nestled at the base of Torc Mountain and standing at approximately 20 metres high, the waterfall is beautiful, rugged and at its most wild after a heavy downpour of Irish rain.
Youghal has many historic buildings and monuments within its ancient town walls. It is one of the few towns in Ireland where the medieval town walls still survive.
At Bens Surf Clinic, brace yourself for the experience of a lifetime on Ireland’s top surfing beach - Lahinch. Learn how to catch a wave with the help of a passionate coach.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and beautiful rugged coastline. Regarded as the capital of Connemara, Clifden is the ideal base for touring the region or engaging in an outdoor holiday.
