And where better to go during the sweltering heat than the rugged coastline just across the border in Co Donegal. The main strand has a car park and a well-maintained children's play park built into the sand dunes. There's the main strand known simply as Buncrana beach, there's Lisfannon strand which is the first one you'll spot on the road, there's Dunree Bay, Porthaw beach near Ned's Point and there's Stragill. ‌KinnagoeKinnagoe Bay, Co Donegal (Image: Tourism Ireland / Failte Ireland )Kinnagoe Bay in Co Donegal, is found on the western coast of the Inishowen peninsula, is a stunning beach sheltered by steep, tree lined hills. Marble Hill, DunfanaghyMarble Hill beach, Dunfanaghy (Image: Tristan Hutchinson/ Failte Ireland )Marble Hill in Dunfanaghy features miles of clean, golden sand and spectacular Atlantic views.

Source: The Times July 12, 2025 04:03 UTC