Why not make the most of the long weekend by visiting one of Ireland’s amazing beaches?
When the weather is like this, your little slice of paradise might be only a short drive away.
So with thanks to the National Lottery, we’ve put together a list of 10 perfect Irish sandy beaches you can lay your towel on this June Bank Holiday weekend.
Dog’s Bay, Co Galway
Just a couple of miles from Roundstone, Co. Galway, on the road to Clifden, there’s a perfect, scenic beach peaking out at anyone who wants to take a look. Gorgeous.
Spent yesterday in Dog’s Bay, what a stunning place! Get out there in this weather if you can! #WildAtlanticWay pic.twitter.com/0y37WaTsJV
— Joules (@lovejoules) June 1, 2016
Inchydoney, Co. Cork
Cork people really do go on about how great Cork is, but they may have a point when it comes to Inchydoney.
Beautiful #inchdoneybeach pic.twitter.com/TmiGWwPDTH
— Gillian McGrath (@Gillgrowsucceed) January 30, 2014
Keem Bay, Co. Mayo
Mayo is full of amazing beaches, but this might be its most beautiful.
Lovely Easter Monday in Keem Bay @achilltourism pic.twitter.com/X5hZwJYors
— Brian M (@brimur11) March 30, 2016
Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
We’ve some lovely beaches on the east side of the country too. Just take a look at Portmarnock.
Gorgeous day for a walk along #Portmarnock ‘s Velvet Strand. pic.twitter.com/XlxO3Jaa2y
— Niamh Traynor (@NiamhTraynor) May 18, 2016
Silver Strand, Co. Wicklow
Wicklow may be the ‘Garden County,’ but it’s not half bad when it comes to beaches either.
Silver strand Co.Wicklow ? by far the prettiest in Ireland pic.twitter.com/hBkOloUGBN
— Aisling❣ (@aislingr94) April 8, 2016
Ballinskelligs Beach, Co Kerry
What’s a list of great beaches, without a mention of The Kingdom? Ballinskelligs Beach is one of the finest beaches in a county full of beautiful scenery.
Artist sits on Ballinskelligs Beach, Buffer Zone #kerrydarksky pic.twitter.com/Wr1Hn8xOd9
— Kerry Dark-Sky (@KerryDarkSky) July 6, 2015
Culleenamore, Strandhill, Co. Sligo
If you’re lucky, you might even see some of the wonderful seals who hang around these parts.
Culleenamore, Strandhill, Sligo #wildatlanticway @DiscoverIreland pic.twitter.com/VjEF6IW6wm
— Val (@magnumlady) December 27, 2015
Lahinch, Co. Clare
If surfing is your thing, then look no further. Lahinch is a paradise if you’re riding the waves.
Low tide ride #surf #surfing #lahinch #lahinchbeach #happiness #vacation #sunshine #seaweed #countyclare pic.twitter.com/2K3ziAwQAh
— Eduardo Mejía V. (@Eduardo_MejiaV) May 6, 2016
Garrettstown, Co Cork
Another absolute cracker from the Rebel County.
On air 8AM @IrelandAMTV3
Garrettstown, Co.Cork by Sharon Clarke
Adam & Dylan Canning, Achill Island, Co.Mayo pic.twitter.com/Zq6uTOixbf
— Deric Ó h’Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) March 1, 2016
Magheroarty, Co. Donegal
Don’t worry Donegal, we haven’t forgotten about you! Magheroarty might not be the easiest beach to get to on this list, but it is definitely one of the most beautiful.
Magheroarty Beach #Donegal #sdshow pic.twitter.com/o2weJ4SLYw
— Caroline Orr (@OrrCaroline) April 5, 2016
This article was brought to you by the National Lottery.
Before you head off to the Costa Del Salthill this Bank holiday weekend, don’t forget you can play up to eight draws in advance online – get your Lotto or EuroMillions tickets online today so you can concentrate on your tan over the weekend!
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