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  • In the Open Water: Top Sea Swimming Spots in Ireland
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    In the Open Water: Top Sea Swimming Spots in Ireland

In the Open Water: Top Sea Swimming Spots in Ireland

Sea swimming has always been a popular summer pastime in Ireland, but over the past few years, and especially since the lockdowns of 2020, there’s been a dramatic increase [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-09-27T16:03:09+00:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: Beaches|Tags: coastline, open water, sea swimming, swimming|
  • Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations
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    Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations

Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations

Ireland is home to a truly staggering number of incredible natural rock formations and geological tourist attractions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of being stunned by the truly [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-09-27T15:35:13+00:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: Beaches, Educational, History, Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: caves, cliffs, geology|
  • Best Surfing Beaches in Ireland | OSI
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    Best Surfing Beaches in Ireland | OSI

Best Surfing Beaches in Ireland | OSI

With over 3,000 kilometres of coastline and sitting in the North Atlantic, Ireland has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to surfing spots.

Pat Kenny2020-07-28T15:11:05+00:00July 28th, 2020|Categories: Beaches|Tags: beaches, Surfing|
  • Ireland’s Best Coastal Walks
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    Ireland’s Best Coastal Walks

Ireland’s Best Coastal Walks

We are drawn to the ocean. It attracts countless walkers, hikers and holidaymakers with its sirens’ call of rolling waves, the mist of its spray and the unmistakable smell [...]

Pat Kenny2020-05-21T09:33:20+00:00August 29th, 2019|Categories: Beaches, Walk|Tags: outdoors, walking trails|
  • Hidden Gems – Ireland’s Underrated Beaches
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    Hidden Gems – Ireland’s Underrated Beaches

Hidden Gems – Ireland’s Underrated Beaches

Ireland should be better known for its beaches. Yes, it’s well-established that we don’t enjoy the balmy sunshine of other famous sandy locations, like Spain or the Seychelles. But [...]

Pat Kenny2019-06-24T16:09:12+00:00May 20th, 2019|Categories: Beaches, Irish Outdoors|Tags: beaches|

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