Kells Beach is a lovely sandy beach with a small harbour.  It is an idyllic spot for a day out on the northern coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula. It is small and sheltered, the sand is fine and there are many rock pools to explore, fascinating for children. 

Close by is Kells Bay House and Gardens with almost 18 hectares of subtropical planting and forest. Well worth a visit and also includes a great Thai Restaurant, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Rossbeigh Beach is a lovely long sandy beach ideal for family days out, horse trekking, long walks and water sports. Rossbeigh is located about 2 miles from the village of Glenbeigh on the Ring of Kerry. There is a great children's playground here. There is ample parking at the start of the beach and lots of places to eat in the nearby village of Glenbeigh making it an ideal choice for a day by the sea!

Take 40 seconds to listen to the waves in this video (It was January and the tide was in so you don't get to see the miles of sandy beach, sorry!)

 This beach was particularly badly hit in the storms of January 2014 but thankfully has been fully restored and is a great amenity for tourists and locals alike. You can read more about the storm and see photos in our blog post.

 Rossbeigh is located in South West Kerry.

Sitting on the most westerly tip of Ireland and Europe, Kerry has some of the finest and unspoiled beaches you will find in the World (we cannot however guarantee sunshine). The coastline section of the Ring of Kerry makes up a good section of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way route, a 2,500 km (1553 miles) driving route stretching from the tip of County Donegal in the north to Kinsale, County Cork on the southern coast. 

View our interactive map of Ring of Kerry beaches to pick your beach or find out more from our list of beaches.

For the most recent information on Blue flag status see www.blueflag.org. Always check locally for lifeguard status.