Lettergesh Beach
Renvyle is home to spectacular beaches in particular the 'white strand', a long expanse of white sand with stunning views across the aquamarine ocean that would rival any beach worldwide. This magical place has inspired writers and artists and draws them back again and again, some have settled in the area.

Ballyconneely Beach
The Ballyconneely peninsula is virtually ringed by beaches - from the Coral Strand at Derrygimla, west and north to Knock, Mannin, Dunloughan and Truska, and east and south from Keeraunmore, Aillebrack, and Ballyconneely Bay to Calla, Dolan and Murvey. As well as being ideal for bathing, some of those beaches provide excellent bases for shore fishermen.

Renvyle Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches to be found on the West Coast of Ireland. Renvyle Beach is situated 30km from Clifden, 1.5km from Tullycross in the heart of North Connemara and is a paradise for families.

Salthill Beach
The beach at Salthill is actually several small beaches separated by outcrops. Some of the beaches are sandy and some pebbly. It is located in Galway city and on Galway Bay, a Special Area of Conservation. Buses also regularly frequent the beach. The beach is lifeguarded from mid-May to end of September 11-7.

Silverstrand
Located between BSalthill and Barna, just to the West of Galway City, Silverstrand has a safe, shallow, sandy beach of approximately 0.25km bounded on one side by a cliff and the other by rocks. It is particularly popular with and suitable for young families. It faces directly into Galway Bay giving spectacular views. There is a promenade with parking capacity for about 60 vehicles. It is suitable for swimming at low tide but the beach is largely covered during high tides. It is lifeguarded daily from mid-May to end of September from 11-7pm.

Gurteen Beach & Dogs Bay - Roundstone
Gurteen Beach, located in Roundstone, lies back-to-back with Dog's Bay. The two beaches were formed by a sand spit and tombolo which now separates the two bays known as Gurteen Bay and Dog's Bay. The name Gurteen derives from the Irish Goirtín meaning small plot or small field. The area is internationally important for its rare and interesting ecological, geological and archaeological features. The sand and grassland habitats are of particular interest. The sand was not formed from rocks, but rather from shells of tiny sea creatures known as foraminifera. The grasslands, made up of machair vegetation is considered rare and only known to be found on the west coast of Ireland and Scotland.

Loughrea Lake
Loughrea - Baile Locha Riach: the town of the grey or dappled lake - takes its name from the beautiful lake, on the northern shore of which the town stands. Lough Rea, a large limestone lake, covering an area of c.260 hectares, was most likely formed by erosion during the last Ice Age which ended about 9,000 BC. For the past several years, Lough Rea's excellent water quality and well maintained shore has earned it the European Blue Flag status making it one of the few inland lakes to receive this much coveted environmental award. The Long Point swimming area is well equipped with changing rooms and showers, ample parking and picnic areas. The promenade provides a delightful walkway whatever the season. The walkway through Corrys' Fields, located adjacent to the Fair Green at the Gort Rd. is a haven for the walking enthusiast. This lakeside walkway through c.15 acres of natural wetlands and meadow is dotted with wild flowers and a good vantage point for birdwatchers. The adjoining Fair Green on which the Court House is located boasts a very well equipped playground, a large kick about area and picnic facilities.

An Trá Mór, Inverin
A sandy beach in a rural, Irish speaking area. Take the R336 from Galway city.
This beach is in the townland of Inverin. Trá Mhór Choill Rua is lifeguarded weekends only in June and then daily 11-7 July and August

Killmurvey Beach
Cill Mhuirbthigh located on Inishmore, Aran Islands

Clifden Beach and Mannin Beach in Ballyconneely, near Clifden

Traught Beach in Kinvara