Inch Beach is a great place to stop at when driving to Dingle. If you are lucky, your visit will…read morehave perfect weather and limited wind. The beach is beautiful and you can drive your car on it when the tide is low.

You won't be guaranteed good weather at Inch beach but it's an expansive and generally clean beach…read morethat attracts surfers. A great place to take a wander and enjoy the scenery.

One of Cork's busiest beaches. Handily, Garryvoe Hotel is right next to the beach, so there's a…read moreplace for some food and decent parking options available for daytrippers. The beach is a nice spot for a wander, and the brave can try the "bracing" water for a dip. Braver still, it's a hotspot for kite-surfers too.

Spent a few St. Patricks Days here. One of my favorite places in the world. Amazing views, family…read morefun and the majestic fort overlooking. Get there...

For a person who hates the cold sea, splashworld is a safe haven.. Ive gone on holiday in tramore…read moreevery summer since i was a young child. Splashworld has 2 big slides for kids one dark and one light that have twists and turns. It has a small slide into the main pool ideal for young kids. There is a toddlers area aswell with slides and such in a child themed way. there is a small lazy river for kids and adults alike. Every 15 or 30 minutes there is a wave machine turned on which can be enjoyed by all but i wouldnt recommend for toddlers. There are lifeguards on duty at all times including the 2 big slides. There is a sauna(steamroom) in the pool area for adults to relax and a viewing area for the non swimmers. And if your staying in the pebblebeach resort you can get a discount for your trip to splashworld. Splashworld is great entertainment for all the family. Find this and more Gyms and Leisure Centres in Waterford at http://gyms-in-waterford.blogspot.com

The main feature in Splashworld is a 25 metre pool which was especially built for family fun - it…read morehas a wave machine, an extended shallow side, and lots of greenery and fun stuff for kids, including a pirate theme on the walls. They also cater for those who want to actually swim rather than play in the pool, dedicating times for lane swimming both early morning and after work. A swimming club uses the pool regularly also. Upstairs is a fully equipped gym. Great family friendly changing rooms. In addition to one-off usage, various memberships are available, including short-term membership for summer holidays. Thumbs up all round.

I swear my whole life took on a new perspective when I realised I was living less than a km from…read morethis beach. There's just something about the sea air and the sound of the waves that makes everything feel like it's just fine. It's quite a rocky beach, so unless you know the tides very well, sandcastle enthusiasts will be very disappointed. At low tide, it's just flat enough for a run, but otherwise it's a bit of an obstacle course. The water seems to be clear enough, occasionally more sea-weedy but I think if you could handle the cold you could have quite a nice swim here! As far as I know you can walk all the way to Bray on this stretch, though admittedly I never had the energy. Lovely place for a walk with your dog, or to plonk down and contemplate life.

FOUNTAINSTOWN Fountainstown, let's face it, is not the…read moreprettiest of beaches. But it does have a bus service from the city and also has a large car park. It has been popular for decades and that is still the case. There is sand enough there but on my recent visit, it was covered in seaweed. In fairness, a clean-up is scheduled. There are also a fair share of small stones there and one would have thought it possible they could be periodically cleared with a tractor and rake. Maybe it is done early in the season. In any case there is more than enough to keep the kids going here. One of the main attractions, as it has been over the years, is the huge number of little pools left in the rocks as the tide retreats, more than enough to occupy the inquisitive children, not to mention the parents. Oh by the way. There was a small amount of litter there but nothing major. A good clean-up of the seaweed and this great little destination, which also has a little shop and cafe, would be in great shape for what is left of the "Indian" summer.

Only GPS or a local can guide you to this spot. Beautiful cascading views from the Ardkilly Creek…read moreto the Atlantic Ocean. 5 generations of land owners surround the natural beauty, and swimmers come from afar and local to swim around the island. Kayak and standup boards can be used along these calm waters. Parking is limited, and the roads are tight but well worth the trip.

Such a lovely local beach with a decent sized car park. During peak weeks - there is a mobile…read morecoffee shop and sometimes a mobile ice cream shop. There is also a small pitch and putt course you can pay to play and a small toilet block. Be warned tho as the road to the beach is super narrow in places and only wide enough for one car - which would be great if it wasn't a two way road! But if your reversing skills are on point or you are lucky to be one of the only people driving in that direction - then go for it! Bring a kite (it's normally windy enough for one!) and also a bucket and spade and a large blanket and you will be set!

Another gem of the Ireland coast. They state the ocean opened and closed and created these wondrous…read morecliffs and rock formations. I don't know, but I know God spoke, and these beautiful places were crested for us to enjoy. This place is clean and surren. The parking lot and toilets are also very well taken care of. If you are a tourist like me, put this on your to visit list.