This beautiful beach is the best known in the Gweedore area of Donegal. Stranded on the beach is the wreck of Bád Eddie (Eddie’s boat). It has has been here since the 1970’s and is one of the best known landmarks in Donegal, having been featured in music videos and as the backdrop for many […]
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Downings beach is located in the village of Downings (Na Dunaibh) on Donegal’s Rosguill Peninsula. It faces into Sheephaven Bay and is popular for swimming and various water-sports. It is a Blue Flag beach and lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. Accessibility Easy from various access points. Downings is busy in summer months […]
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Rathmullan has a long long sandy beach (over 3km) and is popular with walkers. It is located on the shore of Lough Swilly in the Fanad Peninsula. Alongside the beach car park is a children’s playground and a sculpture by John Behan commemorating the Flight of the Earls. Rathmullan was the scene of The Flight […]
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If you want somewhere quiet with hardly any visitors, go to Loughros Head. It is a sandy beach with streams and rockpools. Children will play here for hours exploring the beach. It is quite an exposed beach with reliable surf. Accessibility Easy from roadway but limited parking Weather Forecast
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