The top ten list features beaches from all over the Emerald Isle, from County Donegal to County Waterford, County Kerry to County Mayo.
New research conducted by the Irish Mirror has revealed the ultimate ranking of the best beaches in Ireland.
Analysing Google reviews for beaches all across the island, the Irish newspaper came up with the ultimate list of beaches you need to visit.
So, if you want to make the most of the good weather and get out and enjoy the stunning sandy shores the Emerald Isle has to offer, read on.
The ultimate list of Irish beaches – the top ten must-visit spots
The new research conducted by the Irish Mirror took into account reviews left by visitors on Google Maps to reveal the ultimate list of best beaches in Ireland.
Keem Beach on Achill Island in County Mayo took the top spot, with 1,504 five-star reviews. The stunning beach has previously been recognised as not only one of the best in Ireland but one of the most beautiful in the world.
One reviewer wrote, “Wow, absolutely stunning beach. Doesn’t get much better than this.”
Meanwhile, another praised the area’s breathtaking beauty. They wrote, “One of the most stunning beaches in Ireland. Beautiful views and stunning landscapes all around.”
New research has revealed the best beaches in Ireland – stunning beaches all over Ireland
Hot on the heels of Keem Bay, with 1,352 five-star reviews, was Coumeenoole Beach in County Kerry. Part of the picturesque Ring of Kerry, Coumeenoole Beach welcomes thousands of visitors every year looking to relax on the sand and dip their toes in the water.
Glencolmkille’s Silver Strand in County Donegal claimed the third spot, with an impressive 760 five-star reviews. Meanwhile, another County Donegal beach, Kinnagoe Bay on the Inishowen Peninsula, came in fourth, with 298 five-star reviews.
Closing out the top five was another beautiful County Donegal beach. Ballymastocker Beach or Portsalon Beach, boasted 287 five-star reviews.
Plenty to choose from in the west of Ireland ‒ the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way
The stunning Wild Atlantic Way winds its way from County Donegal to County Cork. It is visited by thousands of people every year.
Thus, it comes as no surprise that the new research has revealed that many of the best beaches in Ireland can be found along this picturesque coastal route.
Silver Strand in County Mayo claimed the sixth position, with 214 five-star reviews. Then, Carrowmore Beach, also in County Mayo, came in seventh, with 151 five-star reviews.
Closing out the top ten was the first beach along Ireland’s east coast. Ballydowane Beach in County Waterford, claimed the eighth position, with 143 five-star reviews.
Meanwhile, Fermoyle Strand in County Kerry and Dooey Beach in County Donegal claimed the ninth and tenth positions, respectively, with 123 and 102 five-star reviews.
