Clonea Beach
Clonea Beach
4.5
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Donagh M
Dublin, Ireland76 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a family day on Clonea Beach during the recent hot weather. It was a beautiful sandy beach and made for safe swimming. It brought back memories of going there on family holidays in my youth - a long time ago. Highly recommended.
Written 30 July 2022
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Patrick M
Carrickmacross, Ireland51 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Was told about this beach by the manager of the hotel we were staying in and we weren't disappointed. Like most days in July 2020 it was raining when we were there but it didn't stop mine or other children enjoying the water. It's a very safe beach for children with the water not getting deep for a long way out. There seemed to be organised water sports a bit further up the beach which looked like fun but we didn't participate.
Written 31 July 2020
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Mullingar, Ireland70 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We visited this beach during the really hot week in July. There was a lovely breeze off the sea to keep us cool. It was thronged with people but lots of space to walk and paddle. Parking was scarce given the numbers. Public toilets were very clean.
Written 29 July 2021
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Ciaran B
4 contributions
Jul 2021
Visited this beach for a quick dip while on a stag weekend with a large group. It was exactly the medicine we needed after cycling from Waterford. If you are doing the Greenway cycle make sure you visit Clonea Beach!
Written 12 July 2021
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Tom P
Cork, Ireland43 contributions
Jun 2021
Lovely beach ! Unfortunately we had a campervan and there is absolutely nowhere to park . A very large field owned by a local shop allows car parking but not campers . We asked permission to park for an hour or two to get a walk and swim and then move on . We were more than willing to pay whatever was asked - but flatly refused. It was mid week and the field was almost empty.
Whatever happened to Ireland of the welcomes !!
If you have a campervan stay away from this area.
Whatever happened to Ireland of the welcomes !!
If you have a campervan stay away from this area.
Written 16 June 2021
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74caoimhep
Ennis, Ireland3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Great beach. Roomy beach with plenty of space for people even on a busy sunny day. Water shallow for a good bit so very safe for all the family to swim in. Water v clean. Small shop sells fast food and other newsagent supplies including ice creams!
Written 14 August 2020
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KyFlynn
Munich, Germany2,007 contributions
May 2024 • Family
This long and sandy back is not far from Dungarvan and one sign on the street points towards it. It’s fairly easy to miss, though, as we drove past it at first as well.
It was really lovely in May already, so I bet that it's rather busy in summer!
It was really lovely in May already, so I bet that it's rather busy in summer!
Written 31 August 2024
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Shane S
Cork9 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Love this beach. Has to be one of the nicest in the country. It’s a blue flag beach. It’s well kept and has some great amenities. Has public toilets and outdoor showers. Great shops and chippers. Great parking faculties. It’s just a shame that the hotel in run badly and not open to the public. It has an amazing campsite 5 star well run and has everything u would need. The beach though is amazing. Great access for everyone with ramps at all sides of the beach. Great water sports activities that run camps in the summer. Life guards have a great set up there. The beach is long and gave different sections. Past the rocks at the east side of the beach just past the Newline car park there is smaller part of the beach that is quiet and perfect for nudist to hang out.
Written 28 April 2020
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Jraf101
104 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
After our big breakfast we wanted to walk it off and no better way than a beach walk.
The weather was fine for our walk and the beach was in immaculate condition. No rubbish could be seen left lying around. The tide was going out so there was plenty of sand on view.
The weather was fine for our walk and the beach was in immaculate condition. No rubbish could be seen left lying around. The tide was going out so there was plenty of sand on view.
Written 15 June 2024
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Waterford, Ireland1,352 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Big beach, plenty of space to spread out safely from people.
The water is clean and doesn't get deep too quickly.
Excellent toilet facilities at either end of the beach. Always clean and well-stocked.
The water is clean and doesn't get deep too quickly.
Excellent toilet facilities at either end of the beach. Always clean and well-stocked.
Written 10 August 2020
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I am traveling with my very spry 87 yr old mom. Where would you suggest to park to be closest to the beach and is there a steep slope and/or many steps to the beach. ? lastly are there restrooms in the area?
Written 24 May 2017
The Gold Coast hotel has a private car park access directly beside the beach. They will give you the code to the gate at the car park. There is a proper walkway/footpath to the beach and restrooms are on this walkway.
Written 25 May 2017
Ben Y
Ascot, United Kingdom
Can anyone tell me what room sergeant man is like? I'm booked over Easter for 4 nights. Any tips of things we must do while there would be greatly appreciated.
Ben
Written 27 July 2015
Ben, your question isn't clear? Where/what is "room sergeant man "? I know the Clonea area a good bit but can't help at moment !!
Written 29 July 2015
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