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Best hidden beaches in Ireland, 2026
19 hidden beaches in Ireland that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to hidden travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Annagh Beach
Achill, Ireland
Remote beach
2OBI 7.5+
Ballinesker Beach
Ballinesker, Ireland
Quiet Curracloe extension
3OBI 7.5+
Ballymastocker Bay
Fanad, Ireland
Top hidden beach
4OBI 7.5+
Boatstrand Beach
Boatstrand, Ireland
Small harbour cove
5OBI 7.5+
Castlefreke Beach
Castlefreke, Ireland
Local favorite
6OBI 7.5+
Clohaninchy Beach
Doonbeg, Ireland
Wild Atlantic beach
7OBI 7.5+
Dunworley Beach
Dunworley, Ireland
Quiet West Cork
Errislannan Beach
Ballyconneely, Ireland
Quiet beach
9OBI 7.5+
Flaggy Shore
New Quay, Ireland
Unique shoreline
10OBI 7.5+
Grange Beach
Fethard-on-Sea, Ireland
Under-the-radar beach
11OBI 7.5+
Keem Bay Beach
Achill, Ireland
Iconic bay
12OBI 7.5+
Long Strand Beach
Long Strand, Ireland
Long Atlantic beach
13OBI 7.5+
Murrooghtoohy Beach
Fanore, Ireland
Quiet Burren beach
14OBI 7.5+
Nohoval Cove
Nohoval Cove, Ireland
Dramatic cove
North Harbour Beach
Cape Clear, Ireland
Island beach
16OBI 7.5+
Pollock Holes
Kilkee, Ireland
Natural pools
Tromora West Beach
Quilty, Ireland
Quiet strand
Tullan Strand
Bundoran, Ireland
Quiet surf spot
Whiting Bay Beach
Ardmore, Ireland
Quiet bay