Being from California, I am spoiled with always having a beach nearby. But Ireland only has beaches…read morein certain parts of the country. They don't always have a beach nearby. I was excited to stop at this beach! An Irish beach, how cool is that?! It is pretty basic really. Nothing out of sorts for a beach. But something about it not being as accessible to Irish people, made this seem more important of a place to document. I did see someone with a surf board heading down to the beach. Hang loose bro! lol

If you're ever on the west coast of Ireland (probably to see the Cliffs of Moher), Lahinch Beach…read more(and town) is a nice place to visit. The views are great and the sand looks nice to park a chair and just chill.

Rossbeigh Strand is a nice detour off the Ring of Kerry. We followed the GPS coming from the west…read moreand it took us down a very narrow and windy road culminating in a steep descent down a two way road that was only really 1.5 cars wide. When we left to the east, the way out was much more straightforward. I'd recommend following this route regardless of the direction you approach from. The beach itself had a perimeter of large smooth rocks. Like most of our trip, it was extremely windy. The beach was very scenic but we didn't see anyone spending much time there, granted the end of September isn't exactly the peak beach time. 3 stars.

The pleasant sounds and sights of surf meeting turf await those venturing to this cozy pocket of…read morepeace outside Roundstone. It had been 18 years since our last ramble and happily we can report nothing has changed. "Progress" has not imposed. All natural, all the time. The setting this time inspired me to sand-pen a message to my grand-nephew back in the States. All those driving around the west of Ireland, specifically the Roundstone-Clifden loop should take some time to soak in the serenity. Note: Unspoiled means just that...no concession or trashy souvenir stands. A genuine bring your own and leave just your footprints when finished.

I've been to Inch Beach twice and each time it was beautiful. The first time it was rainy and…read moreovercast and today it was a beautiful sunny day. The beach is gorgeous and very clean. There are a ton of cute little shells that you can find intact and wash off if you want a souvenir. The shops were closed when I visited today but apparently they may be up for sale and reopened sometime this year. There is a good amount of parking here and a very clean container bathroom with running water and no smell. There's a spigot you can use to wash your feet off with when you're done. If you have the chance I definitely recommend stopping here.

I will always remember the panoramic scene in David Lean's "Ryan's Daughter" when a giddy Sarah…read moreMiles holds her parasol upright and greets a smitten Robert Mitchum on an expansive beach as the wind carries their respective hats away. About a quarter-century ago, I sought the beach out on my first trip to the Dingle Peninsula and found it looking as magical as it did in the movie. Earlier this month, I returned with Jamie W. knowing full well that it was on our way to our overnight stay in Dingle. The magic was there still (photo: http://bit.ly/2ehwPGZ). It was close to sunset and the perfect time to enjoy the three-mile stretch of flat compacted sand that looked so visually stunning you would have thought someone intentionally designed the beach that way. It was fairly empty except for random tourists and hardcore surfers. All we did was walk out into the sand and enjoy the calm of the sea cradled by Brandon Bay. There were two stray orange cats next to the outhouse rather indifferent to our presence but somehow in tune with the peaceful environs (photo: http://bit.ly/2fc3yLz). I hope it's not another 25 years before I return.

On the day that we visited Ventry Beach it was a very cold and extremely windy day. The water was…read moredark and rough. The sand was beautiful and clean. The weather did not diminish the pure beauty that surrounded us. This beach is gorgeous and the locals and tourists alike consider it one of Ireland's most beautiful beaches. We were the only people on the beach for as far as the eye can see and we enjoyed the quiet solitude. At five miles long Ventry Beach is the longest beach in Ireland. When the weather is suitable you can enjoy safe swimming, water sports, kayaking and so much more. My favorite listed activity being horse back riding. Life guards are employed during the summer season with times posted.