Beaches

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Rocky Bay

Green Coast Rocky Bay is approximately 300m wide from end to end, located near Minane Bridge, Cork.

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Inch Strand

Green Coast Inch Strand is a popular local sandy beach bordered by two streams situated about 9 miles south of Midleton.

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Ring

Green Coast Greenlands (known locally)/Ring Strand is a quiet but popular local beach situated about 2 miles from the nearest village of Ballymacoda in East Cork, and looks out onto Ballymacoda Bay.

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Ardnahinch Shanagarry

Green Coast Ardnahinch Beach is located near Shanagarry in Co Cork in a wide bay with views to Ballycotton and the Island lighthouse.

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Garryvoe

Identified Bathing Water Garryvoe is a mixed pebble beach located in the village of Garryvoe.

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Redbarn

Blue Flag The coastal resort of Redbarn is located approximately 2 kilometres south west of Youghal and is situated within an area comprising considerable natural and scenic amenities. Ballyvergan Marsh, which is located to the north of Redbarn, is a proposed Natural Heritage Area.

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Youghal Front Strand

Blue Flag Beach Youghal Front strand is a sandy beach located beside Youghal town just off the N25.

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Garnish

Green Coast Garnish Strand is located 10.5km west of Allihies Village and 3km east of Dursey Cable Car.

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Dooneen Pier (Sheepshead)

Green Coast The nearest town to the pier is Kilcrohane. It is very suitable for swimming and diving as it is a sheltered pier. 

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Cadogans Strand

Green Coast Cadogan's Strand is located in a small inlet in the North East corner of Schull Harbour approx. 500m east of Schull Town, which is approximately 24km west of Skibbereen.