Top Things to do in Province of Connacht
Things to do in Province of Connacht, Western Ireland: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Connacht, Ireland including Dunmoran Strand, Dog's Bay Beach, Glassilaun Beach, Mannin Bay Blueway, Cross Beach Loop Walk, Silver Strand, Aillebrack Green Coast Beach, Old Head Beach, Belmullet Tidal Pool, Roundstone Bay.
Restaurants in Province of Connacht
1. Dunmoran Strand
2. Dog's Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By victoriafoody - Victoria, Canada
We discovered this beach at the end of our day driving the Wild Atlantic way. In hindsight, we should have driven straight here and just hanged out at the beach. We arrived here without any beach gear (swim suits, towels etc), but it didn't matter. We were just happy to walk or sit on the gorgeous white sandy beach, play in the crystal clear water and admire the beauty of the landscape. We had only allowed ourselves an hour here, next time we'll make sure that we can spend most of the day to relax at the beach.
3. Glassilaun Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By AoifeD979 - Trim, Ireland
Loved this beach. It’s hard not to. We had sun for a few hours and then had light rain and we still stayed on the beach playing ball. It was just gorgeous
4. Mannin Bay Blueway
5. Cross Beach Loop Walk
6. Silver Strand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RoryG234 - Dublin, Ireland
Well worth the drive , slightly off the Wild Atlantic Way main route , take the time it is worth it , beautiful beach .
7. Aillebrack Green Coast Beach
8. Old Head Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By DecMayo
Crystal clear waters with beautiful Sandy Beach. Pier jumping at high tide is a must. There is ample car parking, beach & pier patrolled by lifeguards. Watersports available. Make sure you bring a picnic and mind the jellyfish ????. Louisburg is simply a class destination !!
9. Belmullet Tidal Pool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By MHealyDrum1 - Cairns, Australia
Belmullet Tidal Pool In Shore Road is a fantastic facility to have in the Erris area. It’s free and can be a fun day out for the whole family. It has a big pool which is 18m in length with a deep end of 2m and shallow end 1.2m & a toddler pool too. There’s water in it all the time so you don’t have to rely on the tides. Lifeguards are on duty during July & August. Portaloo toilets are there during the Summer months. Just 10minutes walk from the town itself. The town has plenty of shops, a bakery and lovely restaurants & hotels. Why not make the most of your trip by staying the night there’s plenty of accommodation to chose from The Talbot, The Western Strands, The Broadhaven Bay, Geraghtys farmhouse pods, Claggan Island self catering pods and plenty of B&Bs to choose from all over the peninsula or for something more unique book a stay on Inishkea Island with Inishkea cottage & boat hire. If staying on the island is not an option there’s plenty of day trips with Belmullet boat charter on their vessel the Kea Josh. If water sports are your thing why not look up Wavesweeper Adventures. David and the team will sort you out with kayaking, SUPs, snorkelling or surfing to name a few. Declan from Tonn Nua surf school has plenty of options to choose from too. There’s also options to kite surf with 360 kitesurfing. Out of the water why not try a 5km walk at Erris Head Loop Walk it has stunning cliff views that will take your breath away & get you some amazing photos too. Or try Cross Loop Walk which can be either a 5km or 10km walk over beach, road & grass. This walk intersects with the Erris Parkrun location. If out for a drive or a long cycle why not take a spin to Blacksod Lighthouse to learn about its history, drive around falmore to see Deirbhle’s twist sculpture trail with stunning views of Achill Island & Blackrock Island. Follow the signs to Deirbhle’s Well & learn about the healing powers the water in the well is said to have. On the way back to Belmullet take a turn to Corclough & follow the road back to Dun Na Mbo Blow Hole for more fantastic views. If you drive on past the blow hole there’s a lovely viewing area of Eagle Island Lighthouse. There really is so much to do and that’s only one side of Erris. For more information on other areas like Rinroe & Portacloy beach, Carrowteige loop walk, Doolough beach & Doohoma Head Follow Discover Erris on social media Facebook & Insta. A visit to Erris will always be a memorable one, no matter what the weather is like there’s always something fun to do or sea or make the most of it ????????
