Where to Enjoy Ireland's Summer Sun - Our 5 Picks!

Bundoran, County DonegalThe town of Ballybunion is immediately behind the
The seaside resort of Bundoran has so much tobeach, so there isn't far to go when the hunger
offer. First of all, there is the Blue Flag Beachpangs start!
where you can enjoy a host of water basedFor golfing enthusiasts, Ballybunion has one of the
activities, for example, surfing, sailing, wind andbest 18 hole golf courses in the country. The
kite surfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming andcourse dates back to 1893 and has seen some
fishing.prestigious events down the years and it goes
Take a stroll along the beach or perhaps The Cliffwithout saying some of the golfing world's
Walk might be more to your liking. One thing isfavourite sons and daughters as well.
for sure - the views on either are going to beTramore, County Waterford
nothing short of spectacular.One of the main holiday resorts in the South East,
Still haven't enough of the water - then it's timethere is plenty to do in Tramore. The beach
to hop on board the Waterbus at the pier onbrings swimmers of all ages. And the crashing
Donegal Bay. This is a guided tour on Donegalwaves bring the adventurous surfers. Of course if
Bay, which lasts about 80 minutes.surfing is something you always wanted to try,
Salthill, County Galwaylessons and equipment are available.
This seaside suburb of Galway city is certainly aThere are a host of activities catered for in
busy spot. On glorious Summer days, you canTramore, which includes, tin pin bowling, golf,
enjoy all Galway Bay has to offer as regardstennis, pitch and putt and horse riding.
water sports. However, there is an alternativeCopper Coast Geo Park and Waterford
when the weather is not too good, as theTreasures are 2 visitor centres, which you may
Leisureland complex is close at hand, with heatedwish to take a look at.
swimming pool and children's amusements.Rosslare Strand, County Wexford
The so-called "Golden Half Mile" is a busy array ofRosslare Strand enjoys the much-coveted Blue
pubs, restaurants, and casinos. Evenings seeFlag Award. The Strand is approximately 10 miles
discos and musical pubs taking over.from Wexford town and 5 miles from the very
Once you have done the walk along the beachbusy Rosslare Europort.
you may like to take a pleasant stroll in SalthillEnjoy swimming, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing,
Park or Quincentennial Park.as well as bowling, horse riding and golf.
Ballybunion, County KerryPlaces of interest include, Yola Farmstead, which
The family sea side resort of Ballybunion is quite agives a snapshot of 18th century village life,
little treasure trove, with its cliffs, sea caves andTacumshane Windmill, Irish National Heritage Park,
coves. There is a sandy beach, great for the kidswhich takes you back to 7000 B.C., and
to build their sand castles, and not too far to getJohnstown Castle Gardens.
down to the water from here.