Playground & play centre
60 places
An Sruthan, Castlebar
Ballintubber N. S., Ballintubber
Bangor Erris N. S., Bangor Erris
Beech Club Leisure Centre & Spa
Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Catering, Bar, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Meeting Rooms Hire, Horseriding, mountain and…
Blacklaboy Village, Ballyhaunis
Bog Gate Field, Westport
Brabazon Park, Swinford
Carrowteigue N. S., Carrowteigue
Church Car park, Foxford
Playground Muga Adventure Trail
Churchview, Ballinrobe
Civic Centre, Belmullet
Playground Muga Tennis Court Youth Shelter Outdoor Gym
Cluain Na Ri [Neighbourhood Park ], Ballina
Playground Muga Tennis Court Soccer Pitch Youth Shelter
Cois Abhann, Castlebar
Cois Abhann, Louisburgh
Community Centre, Ballindine
Community Centre, Bofeenaun
Community Centre, Killeen
Community Centre, Kilmaine
Community Grounds [ Across the road from community Centre ] , Aughagower
Community Grounds at Museum, An Eachleim
Crossmolina Rd., Neighbourhood Park, Ballina
Cuillare , Belcarra
Fair Green, Tourmakeady
Playground Muga Outdoor Trim Trail
Fawnglass, Clare Island
Friary Grounds, Ballyhaunis
Playground Muga Outdoor Gym
GAA Grounds, Glenamoy
Grattan Park, Claremorris
Mini Playground Junior Play Area
Health Club Breaffy
Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Catering, Bar, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Outdoor Playing Pitches.
Inishturk, Inishturk
Kilmeena / Myna N. S., Kilmeena
Lough Lannagh [ Beside tennis courts ], Castlebar
Lough Lannagh [ Cannings field ], Castlebar
Playground Adventure Trail Outdoor Gym
Maghus Castle Fun Park, Kiltimagh [ MCC / IRD Kiltimagh ]
Main Car park, Knock
Mayfield, Claremorris
Mayo Abbey Road, Balla
Playground Muga Tennis Court
Mullenmore North, Crossmolina
Murrisk N. S., Murrisk
Neighbourhood Park [Canalside ], Ballina - Foxford Rd.
Neighbourhood Park, Ballina - Ard na Ri
Playground Muga Tennis Court
Opposite Community Centre, Geesala
Opposite one stop shop , Achill Sound
Playground, MUGA, Tooreen
Pullathomas N. S., Pullathomas
Quay [Adjacent to The Towers Public House ], Westport Quay
Quay, Newport
Saleen, Castlebar
Sandy Banks, Keel
Seaview Place, Ballycastle
Show Grounds, Ballinrobe
St Brendans, Mulranny
The Maples, Ballyhaunis
Playground Muga Cricket Crease
Town Park, Ballina
Playground Muga Tennis Court Basket Ball Court Soccer Pitch
Town Park, Castlebar
Playground Muga Outdoor Gym
Town park, Charlestown
Town Park, Killala
Playground Muga Tennis Court
Tubberhill, Westport
Village, Ballycroy
Village, Irishtown
Village, Kilkelly
Beach & coast
51 places
All Beaches
Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area
Belmullet Tidal Pool and Shore Road Bathing Area is situated to the north of Blacksod Bay only a short distance from Belmullet Town Centre…
Bertra Beach
Bertra beach is a wide strand located 12km from Westport in county Mayo.
Caher pier
Free lakeside pier on Lough Mask near Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo — popular for swimming and diving, though no on-site facilities.
Callows Lough
Callow Lough is situated on the Swinford/Foxford road.
Carrowmore Beach (Kilcummin Back Strand)
Carrowmore Beach, locally known as the 'back strand' is a sandy beach tucked into the Kilcummin cliffs.
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh
Carrowmore Beach is a fine sandy beach consisting of a sandy dune area to the east.
Carrowniskey Beach
Carrownisky strand is a stunning and scenic 4km long sandy beach in south County Mayo.
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh
Carrowniskey Beach is a large sandy, gradually sloping beach open to the west.
Clare Island Blue Flag Beach
Clare Island, Louisburgh has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for four consecutive years 2019 to 2022.
Clare Island, Louisburgh
Clare Island Beach extends from the old pier on the south side of the beach to the stony shoreline on the northern end adjacent to the…
Cross Beach Louisburgh
Cross Beach is a large sandy beach located 7km south west of Louisburgh.
Cross Beach, Belmullet
Cross Beach is a long sandy beach located on the west coast of the Mullet Peninsula with views of Inis Gé and Inis Glora islands.
Dooega Beach, Achill Island
Dooega beach is a small crescent shaped cove, which is sheltered from most directions but open to the south and as a result large swells…
Dugort Beach
Located on the north side of the Achill Island at the foot of Slivemore mountain, approximately 3km east of Dugort village.
Dugort Beach, Achill Island
This beach is located approx. 3 Km east of Doogort village in Achill Island.
Elly Bay
Elly Beach is a fine sandy Blue Flag beach located 9km south of Belmullet in Erris, County Mayo.
Elly Bay Blue Flag Beach, Belmullet
Elly Bay, Belmullet, has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for four consecutive years 2019 to 2022.
Elly Bay, Belmullet
Elly Bay is a fine sandy beach consisting of sand dunes backing on to sand dunes.
Emlagh Beach
Emlagh beach is situated nearby to Emlagh point, close to Carrownisky beach.
Golden strand
Next door to Dugort Beach, Golden Strand is an exposed shoreline with sandy substrate, with large pebbles.
Golden Strand, Achill Island
Golden Strand has an exposed shore with a sandy substrate consisting of an area of gently sloping sand dunes along the headlands.
Gortnor abbey Pier (Lough Conn)
Toilets and car park.
Keel
Located on the north side of the Achill Island with a campsite close by.
Keel Beach, Achill Island
Keel Beach is a predominately sandy beach with scatterings of shingle.
Keem Beach, Achill Island
Keem Beach is a sheltered sandy beach facing southeast with a steep gradient.
Kilcummin Harbour
If you are a regular user, and would like to share information please reach out to us at meandthewater@swimireland.ie Shore Surface: No…
Lacken Pier
Free working fishing pier in Co. Mayo, popular with divers and surfers — parking and a picnic area, but no toilets or lifeguard.
Lacken Strand
Lacken Strand is an extensive sandy beach, popular with families.
Lough Conn (Drummin )
Lough Conn is a beautiful limestone lake of some 14,000 acres, extending nine miles from north to south and varying in width from two to…
Lough Cullin
Meaning 'holly lake', Lough Cullin is north of Lough Conn and connected to the Atlantic by the River Moy.
Mullaghroe Beach, Belmullet
Mullaghroe Beach is a fine sandy beach with an exposed shore, located on the Mullett Peninsula.
Mullaghroe Blue Flag Beach, Belmullet
Mullaghroe, Belmullet, has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for four consecutive years 2019 to 2022.
Mullaghroe Clogher
Mullaghroe beach is a sheltered Blue Flag beach located 10km south of Belmullet in County Mayo.
Mulranny Beach
Mulranny Beach is a popular sandy beach located south-west of Mulranny village.
Old Head Beach
Old Head Beach is a sandy beach with rock pools exposed at low tide.
Pontoon
Ponton has a sandy, non-tidal beach that seems to be safe for children.
Portacloy Beach
Portacloy Beach is a beautiful sheltered sandy beach, located close to Carrowteige in North Mayo.
Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue
Rinroe is a fine sandy beach backing onto sand dunes.
Rinroe Strand Carrowtighe
With pristine, crystal clear waters, this sandy/stony beach is set in a sheltered cove, lagoon style and is perfect for swimming, though…
Ross Beach
Ross Beach is a sandy and rocky beach, popular with locals as near to Killala town.
Silver strand
Silver strand is a remote, unspoilt beach approximately 25km south of Louisburgh on the R378 and located at the mouth of Killary Fjord, on…
Silver Strand Louisburgh
Silver Strand beach is located approximately 21km south of Louisburgh town.
Srah Beach
Srah Beach is a long sandy beach on the north eastern corner of Blacksod Bay.
Tallaghbawn (White Strand) Louisburgh
Tallaghbawn (White Strand) Beach is located approximately 14km south of Louisburgh town.
Termon Beach
Termon Beach is a small sheltered sandy beach, located on the east coast of the Blacksod Mullet Peninsula approx 0.5km south of Aghleam…
Termon Beach Blacksod
Termon beach, accessed via steps, is a small sheltered sandy beach, located on the east coast of the Blacksod/ Mullet peninsula approx…
The Cove
A small fishing port used by local currach boat fishermen, this harbour is located on the north / east side of Clare island, under the…
The Point
This is a man made beach with steps and handrail to enter water.
Tránaun Beach, Inishturk
Tránaun Beach is a small unspoilt beach, set in a protected cove on Inishturk’s south-east coast.
White Strand
White Strand is accessible from Silver Strand - it is a remote long beach with no toilets and no lifeguard.
Woods, parks & walks
12 places
Castle & heritage
4 places
Farm & animals
3 places
Adventure & activity
1 place
More family days out
1 place
Rainy-day ideas in Co. Mayo
Indoor places first, then places with both indoor and outdoor areas.
Achill For The Little Aquarium

Museum Of Country Life
Beech Club Leisure Centre & Spa
Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Catering, Bar, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Meeting Rooms Hire, Horseriding, mountain and…
Health Club Breaffy
Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Catering, Bar, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Outdoor Playing Pitches.

Westport House
Westport House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, is a Georgian country house, historically the family seat of the Marquess of Sligo and…