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Seapoint
Beach
Seapoint beach opens to the north consisting of sand and large rocks.
The beach is shallow and flat. The area is suitable for swimming at high
tide to the south of the beach, the sea covers some of the rocks, but
the area is still shallow. Seapoint is a very popular location for swimmers
to the north of the beach and for surfing, canoeing and jet skiing to
the south. The beach is life guarded from June to August from 10.30-7.
Seapoint
Beach located in Dun Laoghaire.
Portrane
Beach
Portrane Beach is a 2km long sandy beach flanked by sand dunes. There
is pedestrian access only to this beach, no vehicular traffic is allowed.
Parking is provided. At the north end of the beach Rogerstown Estuary
flows out and at the south end it is protected by a headland consisting
of Tower Bay. There is a National Heritage Area to the north of this beach,
a site of local importance; it has a large colony of migrating birds during
the winter months.
This beach
is lifeguarded from start of June to end of August 11-7. Portrane is located
in north County Dublin and can be accessed by driving north on the M50
and taking the Donabate/Portrane exit. Follow the signs for Donabate,
go through this town and follow signs for Portrane.
Killiney
Beach
Killiney beach is a stony beach opening to the south 800m in length. The
beach is sheltered and suitable for bathing and swimming. There is a gentle
gradient on the beach that allows the water to graually get deep from
the shore. The beach is accessed from the carpark via a walkway. Ramps
and handrails also exist at other areas. The beach is lifeguarded form
1st June to 30th September 10.30-7. Facilities for disabled users are
available.
Killiney
beach is accessible via DART train from Dublin City. If travelling by
car take the N11 south from Dublin and follow the signs to Killiney.
Donabate
Beach
Donabate is situated in North County Dublin about 10 miles north of Dublin
City with easy access from the M50 and M1 motorways. There are a number
of pedestrian access points to the beach. Cars are permitted on a section
of this beach which is 3.4 km long and sandy, consisting of a large sand
dune area. Public toilets and a Lifeguard Station incorporating a first
Aid Station are provided at the beach. Lifeguards are on duty daily from
June-August 11-7
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