Coastal landforms of Ireland
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Ireland is an island surrounded by water, with a 7,500 kilometre coastline. This list catalogues about 400 of the coastal landforms of the island including bays, estuaries, harbours, headlands, and many others. Most offshore features such as islands, stags (stacks
), and rocks are omitted but are presented at List of islands of Ireland.
Some landform names appear more than once and an analysis of duplicate names follows the table.
Stack (geology)
A stack is a geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock in the sea near a coast, isolated by erosion. Stacks are formed through processes of coastal geomorphology, which are entirely natural. Time, wind and water are the only factors involved in the...
), and rocks are omitted but are presented at List of islands of Ireland.
Some landform names appear more than once and an analysis of duplicate names follows the table.
Landform sequence: Relative Location Index (RLI column)
The first view of this table shows landforms in an anti-clockwise direction around the Irish coast, starting at the northern extremity of the Inishowen Peninsula and proceeding from north, to west, to south, and to east. After the table is sorted in various ways by the viewer, the Relative Location Index (RLI) column allows it to be restored to its original order by sorting the RLI in ascending sequence. Alternatively, the landforms may be viewed in the clockwise direction (north, east, south, west) by sorting the RLI column in descending order.Landform | Irish Name | Type | County Counties of Ireland The counties of Ireland are sub-national divisions used for the purposes of geographic demarcation and local government. Closely related to the county is the County corporate which covered towns or cities which were deemed to be important enough to be independent from their counties. A county... | Province | Where | RLI |
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Lough Foyle Lough Foyle Lough Foyle, sometimes Loch Foyle , is the estuary of the River Foyle in Ulster. It starts where the Foyle leaves Derry. It separates the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland from County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.-Transport:... |
Loch Feabhail | estuary | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 1 |
Inishowen Inishowen Inishowen is a peninsula in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in the north of Ireland. It is also the largest peninsula in all of Ireland. Inishowen is a picturesque location with a rich history... |
Inis Eoghain | peninsula | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 2 |
Quigley's Point Quigley's Point Quigley's Point is a village in County Donegal, Ireland, located on the eastern shores of Inishowen and overlooks the wide expanse of Lough Foyle. To the south is the city of Derry and to the north lie the villages of Moville and Greencastle... |
Rinn Uí Choigligh | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 3 |
Dunagree Point | Dún na Graí | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 4 |
Inishowen Head | Srúibh Brain | promontory | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 5 |
Balbane Head | An Ball Bán | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 6 |
Kinnagoe Bay Kinnagoe Bay Kinnagoe Bay is a secluded beach in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. It is known for being the location of the wreck of the Spanish Armada ship "Trinidad Valencera" in 1588; in memory of which a plaque is mounted. The beach is accessible by a weaving road from the top of the hill.It is one of... |
Bá Chionn an Ghabha | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 7 |
Dunmore Head | Cionn an Dúin Mhóir | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 8 |
Culdaff Bay | Cuan Chúil Dubhcha | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 9 |
Glengad Head | Cionn Ghleann Gad | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 10 |
Inishtrahull Sound Inishtrahull Island Inishtrahull is located approx north-east of Malin Head, Inishowen, County Donegal. It is the most northerly island of Ireland. The most northerly landfall of Ireland, the Tor Beg rock is located another one kilometer to the North West of Inishtrahull. Inishtrahull has an area of... |
Sunda Inis Trá Tholl | sound | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 11 |
Malin Head Malin Head Malin Head , on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, is usually given as the most northerly headland of the mainland of Ireland . In fact, the most northerly point is actually a headland named Banba's Crown on the Inishowen Peninsula about 2 km to the northeast... |
Cionn Mhálanna | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 12 |
White Strand Bay | Bay Trá Bhán | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 13 |
Trawbreaga Bay | Bá Thrá Bhréige | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 14 |
Pollan Bay | Cuan an Pholláin | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 15 |
Tullagh Bay | Cuan na Tulcha | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 16 |
Tullagh Point | Cionn na Tulcha | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 17 |
Dunaff Head | Cionn Dhún Damh | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 18 |
Lenan Head | Cionn an Líonáin | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 19 |
Lough Swilly Lough Swilly Lough Swilly in Ireland is a glacial fjord or sea inlet lying between the western side of the Inishowen Peninsula and the Fanad Peninsula, in County Donegal. Along with Carlingford Lough and Killary Harbour it is one of three known glacial fjords in Ireland.... |
Loch Súilí | estuary | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 20 |
Fanad Head Fanad Fanad is a peninsula that lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal in Ireland. It encompasses the parishes of Clondavaddog, Killygarvan and parts of Tullyfern and Aughinish. The peninsula includes the towns and villages of Milford, Kerrykeel , Tamney,... |
Cionn Fhanaide | peninsula | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 21 |
Dunree Head | Cionn an Dúin Riabhaigh | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 22 |
Whale Head | Ceann an Mhíl Mhóir | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 23 |
Rinmore Point | Pointe na Rinne Móire | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 24 |
Mulroy Bay Mulroy Bay Mulroy Bay is a relatively small bay / sea loch on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland.Mulroy Bay is the most convoluted of the marine inlets in north-west Ireland. It is approximately 12 km long in a north-south direction. The entrance to the bay is a narrow embayment leading to a winding... |
An Mhaoil Rua | estuary | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 25 |
Broad Water | estuary | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 26 | |
Rosguill Rosguill Rosguill is a peninsula situated in north-north-west County Donegal, Ireland. Lying between the peninsulae of Fanad to the east and Horn Head to the west, Rosguill is a dichotomy of heathland and ocean... |
Ros Goill | peninsula | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 27 |
Melmore Head | An Meall Mór | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 28 |
Rinnafaghla Point | Pointe Rinn na Fachla | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 29 |
Downings Downings Na Dúnaibh is a Gaeltacht townland and village on the Rosguill peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland.-Name:... |
Dún Ing | harbour | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 30 |
Tranarossan Bay | Trá na Rosann | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 31 |
Sheephaven Bay Sheephaven Bay Sheephaven Bay is a broad, shallow inlet on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland. Bounded by the peninsulae of Rosguill, to the east and Horn Head to the west, the bay is relatively protected from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, and has supported a vibrant herring fleet.-Etymology:The... |
Cuan na gCaorach | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 32 |
Horn Head Horn Head Horn Head is a peninsula in Donegal, North West Ireland, close to Dunfanaghy. It forms part of Sheephaven Bay.-Archeological Significance:... |
Corrán Binne | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 33 |
Tory Sound Tory Island Toraigh is an inhabited island 14.5 km off the northwest coast of County Donegal, Ireland. It is also known in Irish as Oileán Thoraigh, Oileán Thoraí or Oileán Thúr Rí.-Language:The main spoken language on the island is Irish, but English is also understood... |
Cainéal Thoraí | sound | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 34 |
Bloody Foreland | Cnoc Fola | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 35 |
Gweedore Bay Gweedore Gweedore is an Irish-speaking district located on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. Gweedore stretches some 16 miles from Meenaclady in the north to Crolly in the south and around 9 miles from Dunlewey in the east to Magheraclogher in the west, and... |
Bá Ghaoth Dobhair | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 36 |
Inishfree Bay | Bá Inis Fraoigh | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 37 |
Rosses Bay | Bá na Rosann | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 38 |
Torneady Point | Tor an Éidigh | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 39 |
Crohy Head | Ceann na Cruaiche | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 40 |
Trawenagh Bay | Trá Éanach | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 41 |
Dooey Point | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 42 | |
Gweebarra Bay | Béal an Bheara | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 43 |
Dunmore Head | An Dún Mór | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 44 |
Dawros Head | Ceann Dhamhrois | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 45 |
Loughros More Bay | Gaoth Luacharois Mór | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 46 |
Loughros Point | Luacharos | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 47 |
Glen Head | Ceann Ghlinne | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 48 |
Glen Bay | Bá Ghlinne | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 49 |
Rossan Point | Ceann Ros Eoghain | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 50 |
Malin Bay | Bá Mhálanna | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 51 |
Trabane Sound | sound | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 52 | |
Carrigan Head | Ceann an Charraigín | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 53 |
Donegal Bay Donegal Bay Donegal Bay is an inlet in the northwest of Ireland. Three counties – Donegal to the north and west, Leitrim and Sligo to the south – have shorelines on the bay, which is bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean... |
Bá Dhún na nGall | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 54 |
Muckross Head Muckross Head Muckross Head is a small peninsula about 10 km west of Killybegs, Co. Donegal, in north-western Ireland. It contains a popular rock-climbing area, noted for its unusual horizontally layered structure.- Overview :... |
Cionn Mhucrois | peninsula | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 55 |
Fintragh Bay | Fionntrá | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 56 |
Drumanoo Head | Droim an Umha | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 57 |
Carntullagh Head | Pointe Charn Tulach | headland | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 58 |
Mac Swyne's Bay | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 59 | |
St. John's Point | Pointe Charraig an Rois | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 60 |
Inver Bay | Bá Inbhir | bay | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 61 |
Doorin Point | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 62 | |
Kildoney Point | Pointe Chill Domhnaigh | point | Donegal | Ulster | Republic of Ireland | 63 |
Mullaghmore Head | An Mullach Mór | headland | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 64 |
Roskeeragh Point | Ros Caorach | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 65 |
Streedagh Point | Pointe na Srithidí | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 66 |
Sligo Bay | Cuan Shligigh | bay | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 67 |
Raghly Point | Gob Reachla | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 68 |
Drumcliffe Bay Drumcliffe Drumcliffe, officially Drumcliff , is a village in County Sligo, Ireland. It is 8 km north of Sligo town on the N15 road between Ben Bulben and the sea.-History:... |
Bá Dhroim Chliabh | bay | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 69 |
Rosses Point Rosses Point Rosses Point is a village in County Sligo, Ireland and also the name of the surrounding peninsula. The point guards Sligo Harbour and is marked by the Metal Man lighthouse, a 3.7 metre high guardian statue placed offshore by local seafarers in 1821 and maintained by the Commissioners of Irish... |
An Ros | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 70 |
Ballysadare Bay Ballysadare Ballysadare is a village about 7 kilometres from Sligo town Centre. Built on the Ballysadare river, the area experienced rapid growth during the 'Celtic Tiger' boom, with many new housing developments, many of which now lie empty, creating phantom estates. The village was once choked with heavy... |
Cuan Bhaile Easa Dara | bay | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 71 |
Aughris Head | Ceann Eachrois | headland | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 72 |
Carrownabina Point | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 73 | |
Carrickadda Point | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 74 | |
Lenadoon Point | Gob Léana Dúna | point | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 75 |
Killala Bay Killala Bay Killala Bay is a bay on the west coast of Ireland between County Mayo and County Sligo. It is situated between Lenadoon Point and Downpatrick Head and is the estuary for the River Moy.... |
Cuan Chill Ala | bay | Sligo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 76 |
Killala Bay Killala Bay Killala Bay is a bay on the west coast of Ireland between County Mayo and County Sligo. It is situated between Lenadoon Point and Downpatrick Head and is the estuary for the River Moy.... |
Cuan Chill Ala | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 77 |
Ross Point | Ros Mhic Páidín | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 78 |
Rathfran Bay | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 79 | |
Lackan Bay | Bá Leacain | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 80 |
Creevagh Head | An Chraobhach | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 81 |
Downpatrick Head | Ceann Dhún Pádraig | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 82 |
Bunatrahir Bay | harbour | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 83 | |
Belderg Harbour | Cuan Bhéal Deirg | harbour | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 84 |
Stags of Broad Haven Broadhaven Bay Broadhaven Bay is a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean situated on the northwestern coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The opening of the bay faces northward, stretching between Erris Head on the west side and Kid Island on the east side with approximately 8.6 km between the two sides.It borders... |
Na Stácaí | stack | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 85 |
Benwee Head Benwee Head Benwee Head Cliffs County MayoGaelic: An Bhinn BhuíHeight: 304 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 22 for topGrid Ref: F816 443 Latitude: 54.333659 Longitude: -9.820924ITM: 481576 844301 Prominence: 230m Isolation: 5.4 km... |
An Bhinn Bhuí | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 86 |
Broadhaven Bay Broadhaven Bay Broadhaven Bay is a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean situated on the northwestern coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The opening of the bay faces northward, stretching between Erris Head on the west side and Kid Island on the east side with approximately 8.6 km between the two sides.It borders... |
Cuan an Inbhir | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 87 |
Rinroe Point | Barr na Rinne | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 88 |
Sruwaddacon Bay Sruwaddacon Bay Sruwaddacon Bay is a tidal estuary which runs through the middle of the Gaeltacht Kilcommon Parish, Erris, North County Mayo; it is of historical importance in Irish legend, an important marine habitat, an E.U. Special Area of Conservation and an E.U... |
Sruth Fada Con | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 89 |
Mullet Peninsula | An Muirthead | peninsula | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 90 |
Duveel Point | Gob Dhumha Mhíle | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 91 |
Ooghran Point | Gob Uaich Aráin | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 92 |
Erris Head Erris Head Erris Head is a promontory at the northernmost tip of the Mullet Peninsula, located in the barony of Erris in northwest County Mayo, Ireland. It is a well known and recognised landmark used by mariners and weather forecasters alike. It is also a very scenic viewpoint, with an unspoilt view of the... |
Ceann Iorrais | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 93 |
Glendorragh Point | Gob Ghleann Dorcha | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 94 |
Doonamo Point | Gob Dhún na mBó | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 95 |
Annagh Head | Ceann an Eanaigh | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 96 |
Corraun Point | Gob an Chorráin | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 97 |
Tirraun Point | Gob Thoráin | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 98 |
Blacksod Point | Gob an Fhóid Duibh | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 99 |
Blacksod Bay Blacksod Bay Blacksod Bay is a bay of the Atlantic Ocean in Erris, North County Mayo, Ireland. The bay is bounded on its western side by the Mullet Peninsula and to its eastern side by the coastline of Kiltane Parish where it extends southwards from Belmullet towards Gweesalia and Doohoma... |
Cuan an Fhóid Duibh | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 100 |
Moyrahan Point | Gob Mhaigh Raithin | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 101 |
Ardelly Point | Aird Oilí | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 102 |
Elly Bay | Cuan Oilí | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 103 |
Ardmore Point | Gob na hAirde Móire | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 104 |
Trawmore Bay | An Trá Mhóir | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 105 |
Doolough Point | Gob Dhumha Locha | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 106 |
Tullaghan Bay | Bá Thulacháin | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 107 |
Corraun Peninsula | An Corrán | peninsula | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 108 |
Achill Sound | Gob an Choire | sound | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 109 |
Achill Island Achill Island Achill Island in County Mayo is the largest island off the coast of Ireland, and is situated off the west coast. It has a population of 2,700. Its area is . Achill is attached to the mainland by Michael Davitt Bridge, between the villages of Gob an Choire and Poll Raithní . A bridge was first... |
Acaill | island | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 110 |
Ridge Point | Gob an Iomaire | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 111 |
Saddle Head | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 112 | |
Achill Head | Ceann Acla | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 113 |
Moyteogue Head | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 114 | |
Keem Strand Keem Bay Keem Bay is located past Dooagh village in the west of Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland. It contains a Blue Flag beach. The bay was formerly the site of a basking shark fishery. There is an old British army lookout post on the top of Moyteoge to the bay's south. To the west is an old booley... |
Trá na Coime | strand | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 115 |
Dooega Head | Ceann Dumha Éige | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 116 |
Portnahally or Ashleam Bay | Bá an Aisléim | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 117 |
Clew Bay Clew Bay Clew Bay is a natural ocean bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken drumlins. According to tradition, there is an island in the bay for every day of the year. The bay is overlooked by Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy mountain, and the mountains of North Mayo. Clare... |
Cuan Mó | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 118 |
Newport Bay | Cuan Bhaile Uí Fhiacháin | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 119 |
Westport Bay | Bá Chathair na Mart | bay | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 120 |
Old Head | An Seancheann | headland | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 121 |
Emlagh Point | Gob Imligh | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 122 |
Barnabaun Point | Gob na Bearna Báine | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 123 |
Tonakeera Point | Dún Caorach | point | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 124 |
Killary Harbour Killary Harbour Killary Harbour/An Caoláire Rua is a fjord located in the West of Ireland in the heart of Connemara which forms a natural border between counties Galway and Mayo. It is 16 kilometres long and in the centre over 45 metres deep... |
An Caoláire Rua | fjord | Mayo | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 125 |
Killary Harbour Killary Harbour Killary Harbour/An Caoláire Rua is a fjord located in the West of Ireland in the heart of Connemara which forms a natural border between counties Galway and Mayo. It is 16 kilometres long and in the centre over 45 metres deep... |
An Caoláire Rua | fjord | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 126 |
Killary Bay Little | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 127 | |
Rinvyle Point | Rinn Mhaoile | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 128 |
Ballynakill Harbour | Cuan Bhaile na Cille | harbour | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 129 |
Cleggan Bay Cleggan Cleggan is a picturesque fishing village in County Galway, Ireland. The village lies 10 km northwest of Clifden and is situated at the head of Cleggan Bay.... |
Cuan an Chloiginn | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 130 |
Clifden Bay Clifden Clifden is a town on the coast of County Galway, Ireland and being Connemara's largest town, it is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara". It is located on the Owenglen River where it flows into Clifden Bay... |
Cuan an Chlocháin | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 131 |
Errislannan Point | Gob Iorras Fhlannáin | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 132 |
Mannin Bay | Cuan Mhanainn | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 133 |
Slyne Head Slyne Head Lighthouse Slyne Head Lighthouse is located at westernmost point of County Galway, about southwest of Doonlaughan, Ireland and is maintained by Commissioners of Irish Lights . There were two lighthouses on this point built in 1836 but only the West one remains active.-External links:* by Jean Guichard*... |
Ceann Léime | headland | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 134 |
Bunowen Bay | Cuan Bhun Abhann | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 135 |
Ballyconneely Bay Ballyconneely Ballyconneely is a small ribbon development in west Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.Settlements are spread out north on the road to Clifden and south on the road to Roundstone... |
Cuan Bhaile Conaola | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 136 |
Dog's Bay | Cuan an Mhada | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 137 |
Gorteen Bay | Port na Feadóige | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 138 |
Bertraghboy Bay | Cuan na Beirtrí Buí | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 139 |
Mace Head | Ceann Mhása | headland | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 140 |
Ardmore Point | Cora na hAirde Móire | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 141 |
Kilkieran Bay | Cuan Chill Chiaráin | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 142 |
Camus Bay | Cuan Chamais | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 143 |
Casheen Bay | Cuan Chaisín | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 144 |
Golam Head | Ceann Gólaim | headland | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 145 |
North Sound | An Sunda ó Thuaidh | sound | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 146 |
Gregory's Sound | Sunda Ghríora | sound | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 147 |
Foul Sound | An Sunda Salach | sound | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 148 |
Fardurris Point | Fardoras | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 149 |
South Sound | An Sunda ó Dheas | sound | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 150 |
Galway Bay Galway Bay Galway Bay is a large bay on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south. Galway city is located on the northeast side of the bay. It is about long and from to in breadth... |
Cuan na Gaillimhe | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 151 |
Greatman's Bay | Cuan an Fhir Mhóir | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 152 |
Loughaunwillin | Loch an Mhuilinn | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 153 |
Cashla Bay | Cuan Chasla | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 154 |
Roscam Point | Ros Cam | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 155 |
Oranmore Bay | Cuan Óran Mór | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 156 |
Rinville Point | Gob Rinn Mhíl | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 157 |
Ardfry Point | Aird Fhraoigh | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 158 |
Mweeloon Bay | Cuan Mhaolúin | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 159 |
Kilcolgan Point | Barr na hAirde | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 160 |
Shanmullen Channel | channel | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 161 | |
Dunbulcaun Bay | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 162 | |
Corraun Point | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 163 | |
Ashilede Point | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 164 | |
Rincarna Point | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 165 | |
Ringeelaun Point | Rinn Ghiolláin | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 166 |
Muckinish Point | point | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 167 | |
Belmuckinish Channel | channel | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 168 | |
Kinvarra Bay | bay | Galway | Connacht | Republic of Ireland | 169 | |
Galway Bay Galway Bay Galway Bay is a large bay on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south. Galway city is located on the northeast side of the bay. It is about long and from to in breadth... |
Cuan na Gaillimhe | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 170 |
Ballyvaghan Bay Ballyvaughan Ballyvaughan or Ballyvaghan is a small harbour village in County Clare, Ireland. It is located on the south shores of Galway Bay, in the northwest corner of The Burren, an area of great rocky expanse, considered by many to be a unique landscape.... |
Bá Bhaile Uí Bheacháin | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 171 |
Black Head | Ceann Boirne | headland | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 172 |
Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher are located in the parish of Liscannor at the south-western edge of the Burren area near Doolin, which is located in County Clare, Ireland.... |
Aillte an Mhothair | cliff | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 173 |
Hag's Head Hag's Head The Hags Head is the name given to the most southerly point of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland where cliffs form an unusual rock formation that resembles a woman's head looking out to sea.... |
Ceann Caillí | headland | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 174 |
Liscannor Bay Liscannor Bay Liscannor Bay is a bay on the west coast of Ireland in County Clare. Hag's Head provides the northern border for the bay and Cream Point is the southern boundary... |
Bá Lios Ceannúir | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 175 |
Mal Bay | Cuan Malbay | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 176 |
Spanish Point Spanish Point Spanish Point is a village in the parish of Miltown Malbay in County Clare, Ireland, situated on the west coast of Ireland. The town is home to many holiday homes, and during the winter has a significantly smaller population. It is also one of the better surf breaks in County Clare... |
Rinn na Spáinneach | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 177 |
Caherrush Point | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 178 | |
Carrowmore Point | Pointe na Ceathrún Móire | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 179 |
White Strand | An Trá Bhán | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 180 |
Doughmore Bay | An Dumhach Mhór | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 181 |
Ballard Bay | An Baile Ard | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 182 |
Donegal Point | Pointe Dhún na nGall | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 183 |
Farrihy Bay | Bá an Fhairche | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 184 |
Moore Bay | Bá Chill Chaoi | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 185 |
Castle Point | Gob an Chaisleán | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 186 |
Tullig Point | Tulaigh | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 187 |
Loop Head Loop Head Loop Head , is a headland on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon, in County Clare in the west of Ireland.Loop Head is marked by a prominent lighthouse. The opposite headland on the south side of the Shannon is Kerry Head... (or Cape Lean) |
Ceann Léime | headland | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 188 |
Kilbaha Bay | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 189 | |
Kilcredaun Point | Pointe Chill Choradáin | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 190 |
Carrigaholt Bay Carrigaholt Carrigaholt is a small fishing village in County Clare, Ireland. It lies at the mouth of the Moyarta river, which flows into the estuary of the River Shannon about 15 km from the tip of the Loop Head peninsula and about 10 km from the resort town of Kilkee on the north coast of the... |
Bá Charraig an Chabhaltaigh | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 191 |
Corlis Point | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 192 | |
Poulnasherry Bay | Poll na nOisrí | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 193 |
Money Point | Gob na Muine | point | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 194 |
Clonderalaw Bay | Bá Chluain idir Dhá Lá | bay | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 195 |
Shannon Estuary Shannon Estuary The Shannon Estuary is a large estuary where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary has Limerick at its head and its seaward limits are marked by Loop Head to the north and Kerry Head to the south... |
Inbhear na Sionainne | estuary | Clare | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 196 |
Shannon Estuary Shannon Estuary The Shannon Estuary is a large estuary where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary has Limerick at its head and its seaward limits are marked by Loop Head to the north and Kerry Head to the south... |
Inbhear na Sionainne | estuary | Limerick | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 197 |
Shannon Estuary Shannon Estuary The Shannon Estuary is a large estuary where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary has Limerick at its head and its seaward limits are marked by Loop Head to the north and Kerry Head to the south... |
Inbhear na Sionainne | estuary | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 198 |
Ballylongford Bay | Bá Bhéal Átha Longfoirt | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 199 |
Bunaclugga Bay | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 200 | |
Beal Point | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 201 | |
Leck Point | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 202 | |
Kerry Head Kerry Head Kerry Head is a headland located in County Kerry, Ireland that stretches into the Atlantic Ocean just north of Banna Strand. On the southern edge of the headland sits Ballyheigue.... |
Ceann Chiarraí | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 203 |
Ballyheige Bay | Bá Bhaile Uí Thaidhg | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 204 |
Banna Strand Banna Strand Banna Strand, also known as Banna Beach, is situated in Tralee Bay. It is an Atlantic Ocean beach extending from Ballyheigue Beach at the Blackrock in the North to Barrow Beach at its southern edge, located in County Kerry. It is located approx 12 km north west of Tralee. It features sand... |
Trá na Beannaí | strand | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 205 |
Barrow Harbour | Cuan Bhearrúin | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 206 |
Tralee Bay Tralee Bay Tralee Bay is located in on the west coast of County Kerry, Ireland. It is situated between Kerry Head on the north side and the Maharees on the west and extends eastwards as far as the bridge at Blennerville. Several small rivers feed into the bay through the town of Tralee... |
Bá Thrá Lí | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 207 |
Dingle Peninsula Dingle Peninsula The Dingle Peninsula is the northernmost of the major peninsulae in County Kerry. Its ends beyond the town of Dingle at Dunmore Head, the westernmost point of Ireland.-Name:... |
Daingean | peninsula | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 208 |
Maharees Maharees Maharees or Magharees is a 5 km long ayre located on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. Fenit Harbour, the main port of County Kerry is sheltered from large Atlantic swells by the Maharees... |
Mhachaire | ayre Ayre Ayre is one of six sheadings in the Isle of Man and consists of the parishes of Andreas, Bride and Lezayre.Ayre is also a House of Keys constituency, electing a single MHK.... |
Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 209 |
Rough Point | An Pointe Garbh | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 210 |
Brandon Bay | Bá Bhreandáin | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 211 |
Brandon Point | Srón Bhroin | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 212 |
Brandon Head | Pointe an Choma Dóite | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 213 |
Ballydavid Head | Ceann Bhaile Dháith | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 214 |
Smerwick Harbour Ard na Caithne Ard na Caithne , meaning height of the arbutus or strawberry tree, known as Smerwick in English, in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht is one of the principal bays of Corca Dhuibhne. It is nestled at the foot of An Triúr Deirfiúr and Cnoc Bhréanainn, which at is the highest mountain in the Brandon... |
Cuan Ard na Caithne | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 215 |
Sybil Head | Ceann Sibéal | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 216 |
Clogher Head | Ceann Sratha | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 217 |
Blasket Sound Great Blasket Island Great Blasket is the principal island of the Blaskets, County Kerry, Ireland.-Geography:The island lies approximately 2 km from the mainland at Dunmore Head, and extends 6 km to the southwest, rising to 292 metres at its highest point... |
Bealach an Bhlascaoid | sound | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 218 |
Dunmore Head | An Dún Mór | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 219 |
Garraun Point Garraun Point Garraun Point, on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, is the westernmost point of mainland Ireland. It is located 2.5 km northwest of Slea Head. Latitude : 52° 6' 12 N Longitude : 10° 30' 40 W... |
Pointe an Ghoba | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 220 |
Coumeenoole Bay | Tráigh an Choma | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 221 |
Slea Head Slea Head Slea Head is a promontory in the westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula, located in the barony of Corca Dhuibhne in southwest... |
Ceann Sléibhe | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 222 |
Dingle Bay Dingle Dingle is a town in County Kerry, Ireland. The only town on the Dingle Peninsula, it sits on the Atlantic coast, about 49 kilometres southwest of Tralee and 71 kilometres northwest of Killarney.... |
Bá an Daingin | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 223 |
Clogher Head | Ceann an Chloíchir | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 224 |
Parkmore Point | Pointe na Páirce | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 225 |
Ventry Harbour Ventry Ceann Trá is a Gaeltacht village in County Kerry, Ireland. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, 7 kilometres west of Dingle, the village of Ventry was once the main port of the peninsula... |
Cuan Fionntrá | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 226 |
Ballymore Point | Pointe an Dúinín | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 227 |
Paddock Point | An Paideac | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 228 |
Reenbeg Point | Pointe na Reanna | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 229 |
Dingle Harbour | Cuan an Daingin | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 230 |
Bull's Head | Ceann an Daimh | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 231 |
Minard Head | Ceann na Mine Airde | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 232 |
Castlemaine Harbour Castlemaine, County Kerry Castlemaine is a small town in County Kerry, southwest Ireland. It lies on the N70 national secondary road between Killorglin and Tralee.-History:... |
Loch na dTrí gCaol | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 233 |
Iveragh Iveragh Peninsula The Iveragh Peninsula is located in County Kerry in Ireland. It is the largest peninsula in southwestern Ireland. A mountain range, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, lies in the centre of the peninsula... |
Uíbh Ráthach | peninsula | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 234 |
Kells Bay | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 235 | |
Canglass Point | An Ceann Glas | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 236 |
Doulus Head | Ceann Dualaisc | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 237 |
Doulus Bay | Bá Dhualaisc | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 238 |
Valencia Harbour Valentia Island Valentia Island is one of Ireland's westernmost points, lying off the Iveragh Peninsula in the southwest of County Kerry, Ireland. It is linked to the mainland by the Maurice O'Neill Memorial bridge at Portmagee, as well as by a ferry which sails from Reenard Point to Knightstown, the island's... |
Cuan Bhéil Inse | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 239 |
Portmagee Channel Portmagee Portmagee is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. The village is located on the west coast of Ireland, on Kerry's Iveragh peninsula south of Valentia Island. The name in Irish means 'the ferry', referring to its purpose as a crossing point to the island... |
Góilín Dairbhre | channel | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 240 |
Bray Head | Ceann Bhreagha | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 241 |
St. Finan's Bay | Bá Fhíonáin | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 242 |
Bolus Head | Ceann Bhólais | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 243 |
Ballinskelligs Bay Ballinskelligs Baile an Sceilg , anglicised as Ballinskelligs, is a Gaeltacht village in the south-west of the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland.... |
Bá na Scealg | bay | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 244 |
Hog's Head | Ceann Muice | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 245 |
Sheehan's Point | Pointe Thomáis Uí Shíocháin | point | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 246 |
Lamb's Head | Ceann an Uain | headland | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 247 |
Kenmare River Kenmare Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.-Location:... |
An Ribhéar | estuary | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 248 |
Beara Beara Peninsula The Beara Peninsula is a peninsula on the south-west coast of Ireland, bounded between the Kenmare "river" to the north side and Bantry Bay to the south. It has two mountain ranges running down its centre: the Caha Mountains and the Slieve Miskish Mountains... |
peninsula | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 249 | |
Kilmakillogue Harbour | Cuan Chill Mocheallóg | harbour | Kerry | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 250 |
Ardgroom Harbour | Dhá Dhrom | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 251 |
Kilcatherine Point | Cill Chaitiairn | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 252 |
Ballycrovane Harbour | Béal an Churraigh Bháin | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 253 |
Coulagh Bay | Bá na Cuaillí | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 254 |
Cod's Head | Rinn Troisc | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 255 |
Ballydonegan Bay | Bá Bhaile Uí Dhonnagáin | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 256 |
Garinish Point | Garinis | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 257 |
Dursey Head Dursey Island Dursey Island lies at the southwestern tip of the Beara Peninsula in the west of County Cork in Ireland. Dursey Island is 6.5 km long and 1.5 km wide. The island is separated from the mainland by a narrow stretch of water called Dursey Sound which has a very strong tidal race, with a... |
Ceann Baoi | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 258 |
Crow Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 259 | |
Black Ball Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 260 | |
Fair Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 261 | |
Bantry Bay Bantry Bay Bantry Bay is a bay located in County Cork, southwest Ireland. The bay runs approximately from northeast to southwest into the Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately 3-to-4 km wide at the head and wide at the entrance.... |
Bá Bheanntraí | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 262 |
Shot Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 263 | |
Glengarriff Harbour Glengarriff Glengarriff is a village of approximately 800 people on the N71 national secondary road in the south-west region of County Cork, Ireland. Known internationally as a tourism venue, it boasts many natural attractions... |
An Gleann Garbh | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 264 |
League Point | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 265 | |
Sheep's Head Sheep's Head Sheep's Head, also known as Muntervary , is the headland at the end of the peninsula between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay in County Cork, Ireland.... (or Muntervary) |
Rinn Mhuintir Bháire | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 266 |
Dunmanus Bay Dunmanus Bay Dunmanus Bay is a bay in County Cork, Ireland. The bay lies between Mizen Head to the south and Bantry Bay to the north with the small village of Durrus at the head of the bay. The bay is out of the main tidal flow with no significant rivers flowing into it and is little frequented by vessels. On... |
Bá Dhún Mánais | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 267 |
Three Castle Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 268 | |
Mizen Head Mizen Head Mizen Head , is located at the extremity of a peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of the extreme points of the island of Ireland and is a major tourist attraction, noted for its dramatic cliff scenery... |
Carn Uí Néid | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 269 |
Barley Cove | Bá na hEornan | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 270 |
Brow Head Brow Head Brow Head is the most southerly point of mainland Ireland. It is situated 3.8 km east of the marginally more northerly Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland. It lies at latitude 51.43ºN.... |
Ceann Bró | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 271 |
Streek Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 272 | |
Toormore Bay | An Tuar Mór | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 273 |
Roaringwater Bay | Loch Trasna | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 274 |
Ballydehob Bay | Béal an Dá Chab | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 275 |
Rincolisky Harbour | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 276 | |
Church Strand Bay | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 277 | |
Baltimore Harbour Baltimore, County Cork Baltimore is located in western County Cork, Ireland. Baltimore is the principal village of the parish of Rath and the Islands, the southernmost parish in Ireland... |
harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 278 | |
Sherkin Point Sherkin Island Sherkin Island, historically called Inisherkin , lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It had a population of 106 people at the time of the 2006 Census, measures 3 miles long by 1.5 miles wide... |
Inis Earcáin | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 279 |
Cape Clear | Cléire | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 280 |
Lough Hyne Lough Hyne Lough Hyne is a marine lake in West Cork, Ireland, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen. It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981.... |
Loch Oighinn | sea lough | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 281 |
Toe Head | Ceann Tuaithe | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 282 |
Castle Haven | Gleann Bearcháin | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 283 |
Glandore Harbour Glandore Glandore |Cork]] city.The village has several pubs, with traditional music. It is a very popular holiday destination for Irish holiday makers in particular. Famous homeowners include Margaret Jay, former leader of the House of Lords, and Tony O'Reilly. The village yacht club's official headquarters... |
Cuan Dor | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 284 |
Rosscarbery Bay | Ros Ó gCairbre | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 285 |
Galley Head | Ceann Dhún dTéide | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 286 |
Dunowen Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 287 | |
Clonakilty Bay Clonakilty Clonakilty , often referred to by locals simply as Clon, is a small town on the N71 national secondary road in West County Cork, Ireland, approximately 45 minutes away by road to the west of Cork City. The town is on the southern coast of the island, and is surrounded by hilly country devoted... |
Bá Chloich na Coillte | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 288 |
Dunnycove Bay | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 289 | |
Dunworly Bay | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 290 | |
Dunworly Point | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 291 | |
Foilarea Bay | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 292 | |
Seven Heads | Na Seacht gCeanna | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 293 |
Courtmacsherry Bay Courtmacsherry Courtmacsherry is a picturesque seaside village in County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland, on the southwest coast. It is about 30 miles southwest of Cork, and 30 minutes drive east from the town of Clonakilty. The village consists of a single long street on the south shore of Courtmacsherry... |
Bá Chúirt Mhic Shéafraidh | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 294 |
Barry's Point | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 295 | |
Holeopen Bay West | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 296 | |
Old Head of Kinsale Old Head of Kinsale The Old Head of Kinsale, is a headland near Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. An early lighthouse was established here in the 17th century by Robert Reading... |
An Seancheann | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 297 |
Kinsale Harbour Kinsale Kinsale is a town in County Cork, Ireland. Located some 25 km south of Cork City on the coast near the Old Head of Kinsale, it sits at the mouth of the River Bandon and has a population of 2,257 which increases substantially during the summer months when the tourist season is at its peak and... |
Cuan Chionn tSáile | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 298 |
Flat Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 299 | |
Robert's Head | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 300 | |
Ringabella Bay | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 301 | |
Cork Harbour Cork Harbour Cork Harbour is a natural harbour and river estuary at the mouth of the River Lee in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of several which lay claim to the title of "second largest natural harbour in the world by navigational area" . Other contenders include Halifax Harbour in Canada, and Poole Harbour... |
Cuan Chorcaí | harbour | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 302 |
Lough Mahon | Loch Machan | sea lough | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 303 |
Roche's Point | Rinn an Róistigh | point | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 304 |
Power Head | Ceann Dhún an Phaoraigh | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 305 |
Ballycotton Bay Ballycotton Ballycotton is a village in County Cork, Ireland, situated about 25 miles east of Cork city. It is a famous fishing village and has given its name to the folk band Ballycotton. The village is set on a rocky-ledge overlooking Ballycotton Bay and its sandy beach that stretches for about... |
Bá Bhaile Choitín | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 306 |
Knocknadoon Head | Ceann Chnoc an Dúin | headland | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 307 |
Youghal Bay Youghal Youghal is a town in County Cork, Ireland. Sitting on the estuary of the River Blackwater, in the past it was militarily and economically important. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a distinctive long and narrow layout... |
Cuan Eochaille | bay | Cork | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 308 |
Youghal Bay Youghal Youghal is a town in County Cork, Ireland. Sitting on the estuary of the River Blackwater, in the past it was militarily and economically important. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a distinctive long and narrow layout... |
Cuan Eochaille | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 309 |
Whiting Bay | Béal Abha | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 310 |
Ram Head | Ceann an Ráma | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 311 |
Mine Head | Mion Ard | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 312 |
Muggort's Bay | An Mheá | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 313 |
Helvick Head | Ceann Heilbhic | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 314 |
Dungarven Harbour | Cuan Dhún Garbhán | harbour | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 315 |
Ballynacourty Point | An Rinn Bhán | point | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 316 |
Clonea Bay | Cluain Aodha/Cluain Fhia | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 317 |
Ballyvoyle Head | Ceann Bhaile Uí Bhaoill | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 318 |
Ballydowane Bay | Cuan Bhaile Uí Dhubháin | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 319 |
Bunmahon Bay | Bun Machan | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 320 |
Dunbrattin Head | Ceannn Dhún mBreatan | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 321 |
Dunbrattin Bay | Cuan Dhún na mBreatan | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 322 |
Great Newtown Head | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 323 | |
Tramore Bay | Cuan Thrá Mhór | bay | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 324 |
Brownstown Head | Ceann Bhaile an Bhrúnaigh | headland | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 325 |
Waterford Harbour Waterford Harbour Waterford Harbour is a natural harbour at the mouth of the Three Sisters; the River Nore, the River Suir and the River Barrow in Ireland. It is navigable for shipping to both Waterford and New Ross. The Port of Waterford is capable of accommodating vessels up to 32,000 tons dwt... |
Cuan Phort Láirge | estuary | Waterford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 326 |
Waterford Harbour Waterford Harbour Waterford Harbour is a natural harbour at the mouth of the Three Sisters; the River Nore, the River Suir and the River Barrow in Ireland. It is navigable for shipping to both Waterford and New Ross. The Port of Waterford is capable of accommodating vessels up to 32,000 tons dwt... |
Cuan Phort Láirge | estuary | Wexford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 327 |
Hook Peninsula Hook Peninsula The Hook Peninsula is a peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland. It has been a gateway to south-east Ireland for successive waves of newcomers, including the Vikings, Anglo-Normans and the English.... |
peninsula | Wexford | Munster | Republic of Ireland | 328 | |
Hook Head Hook Head Hook Head is a headland in County Wexford, Ireland located on the east side of the estuary of the three sisters rivers . It is part of the Hook peninsula and is adjacent to the historic townland of Loftus Hall... |
Rinn Duáin | headland | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 329 |
Baginbun Head | Ceann Bhanú | headland | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 330 |
Bannow Bay Bannow Bannow is an area situated in the south of County Wexford, in Ireland. An early Norman town was founded at Bannow. This town has since disappeared for unknown reasons, although the ruins of an early Norman church can still be seen there today . The Norman church is located near the former Island... |
Cuan Bhanú | bay | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 331 |
Ballyteige Bay | Cuan Bhaile Taidhg | bay | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 332 |
Forlorn Point | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 333 | |
Carnsore Point Carnsore Point Carnsore Point is a headland in the very South East corner of County Wexford, Ireland. This headland is Ireland's southern limit point of the Irish Sea.... |
Ceann an Chairn | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 334 |
Greenore Point | Rinn na Binne | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 335 |
Rosslare Harbour Rosslare Harbour The village of Rosslare Harbour grew up to serve the needs of the harbour of the same name , first developed in 1906 by the Great Western Railway and the Great Southern and Western Railway to accommodate steamferry traffic between Great Britain and Ireland... |
Calafort Ros Láir | harbour | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 336 |
Rosslare Bay | bay | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 337 | |
Rosslare Point | Rinn Ros Láir | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 338 |
Wexford Harbour Wexford Harbour Wexford Harbour in County Wexford, Ireland is the natural harbour at the mouth of the River Slaney. The estuary originally was about ten miles wide at its widest point, with large mud flats on both sides. These were known as the North Slob and the South Slob from the Irish word slab, meaning mud... |
Cuan Loch Garman | harbour | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 339 |
The Raven Point | Rinn Rámhann | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 340 |
Wexford Bay | bay | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 341 | |
Blackwater Harbour | An Abhainn Dubh | harbour | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 342 |
Cahore Point | Cuan Bhaile Taidhg | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 343 |
Roney Point | Rinn Rónaí | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 344 |
Kilmichael Point | Rinn Chill Mhíchíl | point | Wexford | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 345 |
Arklow Head | Ceann an Inbhir Mhóir | headland | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 346 |
Arklow Harbour Arklow Arklow , also known as Inbhear Dé from the Avonmore river's older name Abhainn Dé, is a historic town located in County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. Founded by the Vikings in the ninth century, Arklow was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the 1798 rebellion... |
Cuan an Inbhir Mhóir | harbour | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 347 |
Mizen Head | Ard an Fhéaraigh | headland | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 348 |
Brittas Bay Brittas Bay Brittas Bay Coastcare Group Brittas Bay in County Wicklow, Ireland is a 4 km stretch of beach on the Irish Sea coast. The beach is accessed from the R750 regional road which runs parallel to the beach, separated from it by extensive areas of sand dunes... |
Cuan an Bhriotáis | bay | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 349 |
Ardmore Point | point | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 350 | |
Wicklow Head Wicklow Head Wicklow Head is a headland near the southeast edge of the town of Wicklow in County Wicklow, approximately 3 km from the centre of the town.Geographically, it is the easternmost point on the mainland of the Republic of Ireland.-See also:... |
Ceann Chill Mhantáin | headland | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 351 |
Leamore Strand | strand | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 352 | |
Bray Head Bray Head Bray Head is a hill and headland located in northern County Wicklow, Ireland, between the towns of Bray and Greystones. It forms part of the Wicklow Mountains and is a popular spot with hillwalkers. At the top of the head is a concrete cross which was placed there in 1950 during the holy year... |
Ceann Bhré | headland | Wicklow | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 353 |
Killiney Bay Killiney Killiney is a suburb of Dublin in south County Dublin, Ireland. It is within the administrative area of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County. The area is by the coast, south of neighbouring Dalkey, and north to Shankill area in the most southern outskirt of Dublin.... |
Cill Iníon Léinín | bay | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 354 |
Sorrento Point | point | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 355 | |
Dalkey Sound Dalkey Island Dalkey Island is an uninhabited island about 16 km south of Dublin, near the village of Dalkey, 3 km south of Dún Laoghaire harbour... |
Sunda Dheilginse | sound | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 356 |
Bullock Harbour | Cuan Bhlóic | harbour | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 357 |
Scotsman's Bay | bay | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 358 | |
Dún Laoghaire Harbour Dún Laoghaire Dún Laoghaire or Dún Laoire , sometimes anglicised as "Dunleary" , is a suburban seaside town in County Dublin, Ireland, about twelve kilometres south of Dublin city centre. It is the county town of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County and a major port of entry from Great Britain... |
harbour | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 359 | |
Dublin Bay Dublin Bay Dublin Bay is a C-shaped inlet of the Irish Sea on the east coast of Ireland. The bay is about 10 kilometres wide along its north-south base, and 7 km in length to its apex at the centre of the city of Dublin; stretching from Howth Head in the north to Dalkey Point in the south... |
Cuan Bhaile Átha Cliath | bay | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 360 |
Merrion Strand | Trá Mhuirfean | strand | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 361 |
Sandymount Strand Sandymount Strand Sandymount Strand is a large strand on the east coast of Ireland, adjacent to the village and suburb of Sandymount in Dublin. The strand, which is part of the South Bull, is a major component of the south side of Dublin Bay.Sandymount Strand is a popular place for locals to take a walk... |
Dumhach Thrá | strand | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 362 |
Dollymount Dollymount Dollymount is a coastal suburban area on the north coast of Dublin Bay, within Clontarf, on the northside of Dublin, Ireland, just East of St Anne's Park.-Dollymount Strand:... |
Cnocán Doirinne | strand | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 363 |
Drumleck Point | Pointe Dhroim Leice | point | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 364 |
Doldrum Bay | bay | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 365 | |
Lion's Head | headland | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 366 | |
The Great Baily | promontory | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 367 | |
Whitewater Brook | bay | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 368 | |
Howth Head Howth Head Howth Head is a headland north east of Dublin City in Ireland. Howth falls under the local governance of fingal county council. Entry to the headland is at Sutton while village of Howth and the harbour are on the northern shore. Baily Lighthouse is on the southeastern part of Howth Head... |
Binn Éadair | peninsula | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 369 |
Nose of Howth | Srón Bhinn Éadair | headland | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 370 |
Balscadden Bay | Baile Scadán | bay | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 371 |
Howth Harbour Howth Howth is an area in Fingal County near Dublin city in Ireland. Originally just a small fishing village, Howth with its surrounding rural district is now a busy suburb of Dublin, with a mix of dense residential development and wild hillside, all on the peninsula of Howth Head. The only... |
harbour | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 372 | |
Cush Point | point | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 373 | |
Portmarnock Point Portmarnock Portmarnock is a small suburban village to the north of Dublin, Ireland. It is in the administrative county of Fingal.-Location:Portmarnock lies on the coast and, owing to its proximity to Dublin city, is a form of dormitory village north-northeast of the city centre... |
Port Mearnóg | point | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 374 |
Velvet Strand | strand | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 375 | |
Prospect Point | point | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 376 | |
Burrow Strand | strand | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 377 | |
Malahide Point Malahide Malahide is a coastal suburban town, near Dublin city, located in the administrative county of Fingal, within the traditional County Dublin, Ireland. It has a village-like centre and extensive residential areas to the south, west and northwest.-Name:... |
Mullach Íde | point | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 378 |
Rogerstown Estuary Rogerstown Estuary Rogerstown Estuary is an estuary in Ireland. It is situated just north of the Donabate-Portrane peninsula, and also south of Rush, on Ireland's east coast about north of Dublin.... |
Inbhear Bhaile Roiséir | estuary | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 379 |
Skerries Harbour Skerries, Dublin -The 20th century and today:Historically, Skerries has been a thriving fishing port and a major center of hand embroidery. In the late 20th century, it became a resort town , and another suburb for commuters to the city of Dublin.... |
Na Sceirí | harbour | Dublin | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 380 |
Clogher Head | Ceann Chlochair | headland | Louth | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 381 |
Dunany Point | Rinn Dhún Áine | point | Louth | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 382 |
Dundalk Bay Dundalk Bay Dundalk Bay is a large , exposed estuary on the east coast of Ireland.The inner bay is shallow, sandy and intertidal, though it slopes into a deeper area 2km from the transitional water boundary. It is predominantly influenced by the sea, though several rivers drain into the bay from the west... |
Cuan Dhún Dealgan | estuary | Louth | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 383 |
Cooley Point Cooley peninsula The Cooley Peninsula is a hilly peninsula in County Louth, Ireland, which includes towns such as Omeath, Carlingford and Greenore.-Geography:... |
point | Louth | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 384 | |
Ballagan Point | point | Louth | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 385 | |
Carlingford Lough Carlingford Lough Carlingford Lough is a glacial fjord or sea inlet that forms part of the border between Northern Ireland to the north and the Republic of Ireland to the south. On its northern shore is County Down and on its southern shore is County Louth... |
Loch Cairlinn | estuary | Louth | Leinster | Republic of Ireland | 386 |
Carlingford Lough Carlingford Lough Carlingford Lough is a glacial fjord or sea inlet that forms part of the border between Northern Ireland to the north and the Republic of Ireland to the south. On its northern shore is County Down and on its southern shore is County Louth... |
Loch Cairlinn | estuary | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 387 |
Cranfield Point Cranfield Point Cranfield Point is the southernmost point of Northern Ireland. It is located at the mouth of Carlingford Lough in the townland of Cranfield, County Down.... |
Pointe Chreamhchoille | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 388 |
Dundrum Bay | Cuan Dhún Droma | bay | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 389 |
St. John's Point | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 390 | |
Lecale Peninsula Lecale peninsula The Lecale peninsula lies in the east of Ulster, on the southeastern side of County Down, covering an area of some between Downpatrick and Dundrum. It is an area of historical and geographic significance, bounded by the Quoile Marshes , the Blackstaff River, the Irish Sea and Strangford Lough... |
peninsula | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 391 | |
Killard Point | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 392 | |
Strangford Lough Strangford Lough Strangford Lough, sometimes Strangford Loch, is a large sea loch or inlet in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is separated from the Irish Sea by the Ards Peninsula. The name Strangford is derived ; describing the fast-flowing narrows at its mouth... |
Loch Cuan | sea lough | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 393 |
Ards Peninsula Ards Peninsula The Ards Peninsula is a peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland which separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel of the Irish Sea, on Ireland's northeast coast. A number of towns and villages are located on the peninsula, such as the seaside town of Donaghadee, with the surrounding area... |
An Aird | peninsula | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 394 |
Ballyquintin Point | Pointe Bhaile Chuintín | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 395 |
Kearney Point | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 396 | |
Cloghy Bay | bay | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 397 | |
Burr Point Burr Point Burr Point is the easternmost point of mainland Northern Ireland, and the easternmost point of mainland Ireland. It is located in the townland of Ballyhalbert on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, at longitude 5.43ºW... |
An Bior | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 398 |
Ballyferis Point | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 399 | |
Foreland Point | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 400 | |
Grey Point | point | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 401 | |
Helen's Bay Helen's Bay Helen's Bay is a village on the northern coast of County Down, Northern Ireland. It is within the townland of Ballygrot , between Holywood, Crawfordsburn and Bangor. It is served by a railway station and had a population of 1,362 in the 2001 Census... |
Cuan Héilin | bay | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 402 |
Belfast Lough Belfast Lough Belfast Lough is a large, natural intertidal sea lough at the mouth of the River Lagan on the east coast of Northern Ireland. The inner part of the lough comprises a series of mudflats and lagoons. The outer lough is restricted to mainly rocky shores with some small sandy bays... |
Loch Lao | estuary | Down | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 403 |
Belfast Lough Belfast Lough Belfast Lough is a large, natural intertidal sea lough at the mouth of the River Lagan on the east coast of Northern Ireland. The inner part of the lough comprises a series of mudflats and lagoons. The outer lough is restricted to mainly rocky shores with some small sandy bays... |
Loch Lao | estuary | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 404 |
Black Head | headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 405 | |
Island Magee | Oileán Mhic Aodha | peninsula | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 406 |
Larne Lough Larne Lough Larne Lough is a sea lough or inlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The lough lies between Islandmagee and the mainland. At its mouth is the town of Larne... |
Loch Latharna | sea lough | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 407 |
Drains Bay | bay | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 408 | |
Ballygalley Head Ballygalley Ballygalley or Ballygally is a village and holiday resort in County Antrim, Northern Ireland which lies on the Antrim coast, approximately 3 miles north of Larne... |
headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 409 | |
Straidkilly Point | point | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 410 | |
Carnlough Bay Carnlough Carnlough is a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It has a picturesque harbour on the shores of Carnlough Bay. Carnlough is situated on the Coast Road beside the North Channel and at the foot of Glencloy, the second of the nine Glens of Antrim... |
bay | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 411 | |
Hunters Point | point | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 412 | |
Garron Point | point | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 413 | |
Red Bay | Cuan an Deirg | bay | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 414 |
Runabay Head | Rú na Beithe | headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 415 |
Torr Head | Cionn an Toir | headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 416 |
Murlough Bay Murlough Bay Murlough Bay in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is a bay in the north-eastern corner of Northern Ireland. It is known for its outstanding beauty and remote location, with views across the ocean to Rathlin Island, the Mull of Kintyre and various other Scottish islands.The local geology is typical... |
Murlach | bay | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 417 |
Fair Head Fair Head Fair Head is a rocky headland at the north-eastern corner of Northern Ireland, in County Antrim. It lies 3 miles east of Ballycastle town, and is the closest part of the mainland to Rathlin Island... (or Benmore) |
headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 418 | |
Ballycastle Bay Ballycastle, County Antrim Ballycastle is a small town in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Its population was 5,089 people in the 2001 Census. It is the seat and main settlement of Moyle District Council.... |
bay | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 419 | |
Rathlin Sound Rathlin Island Rathlin Island is an island off the coast of County Antrim, and is the northernmost point of Northern Ireland. Rathlin is the only inhabited offshore island in Northern Ireland, with a rising population of now just over 100 people, and is the most northerly inhabited island off the Irish coast... |
Caolas Reachlainne | sound | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 420 |
Rue Point | An Rú | point | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 421 |
Bull Point | point | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 422 | |
White Park Bay | Bá na Páirce | bay | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 423 |
Benbane Head Benbane Head Benbane Head is the northernmost point of mainland Northern Ireland. It is located in County Antrim, near to the Giant's Causeway, which is situated between Causeway Head and Benbane Head.... |
An Bhinn Bhán | headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 424 |
Causeway Head | headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 425 | |
Giant's Causeway Giant's Causeway The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmills... |
Clochán an Aifir | basalt columns | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 426 |
Ramore Head | headland | Antrim | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 427 | |
Magilligan Strand Magilligan Magilligan peninsula lies in the northwest of County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, at the entrance to Lough Foyle... |
Trá Mhic Giollagáin | strand | Londonderry | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 428 |
Downhill Strand | strand | Londonderry | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 429 | |
Benone Beach | strand | Londonderry | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 430 | |
Magilligan Point Magilligan Magilligan peninsula lies in the northwest of County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, at the entrance to Lough Foyle... |
Aird Mhic Giollagáin | point | Londonderry | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 431 |
Lough Foyle Lough Foyle Lough Foyle, sometimes Loch Foyle , is the estuary of the River Foyle in Ulster. It starts where the Foyle leaves Derry. It separates the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland from County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.-Transport:... |
Loch Feabhail | estuary | Londonderry | Ulster | Northern Ireland | 432 |
Duplicate table entries
1. Some landforms appear more than once when they are shared by more than one county (inter-county landforms): the Shannon Estuary, for example, is shared by counties Clare, Limerick, and Kerry. 2. Some different features have the same name, such as Mizen Head in Cork and Mizen Head in Wicklow. 3. Others have similar names such as Tullagh Bay in Donegal and Tullaghan Bay in Mayo.Landform name | Counties | |
Duplicate type: Inter-county landform | ||
Belfast Lough | Antrim and Down | |
Carlingford Lough | Down and Louth | |
Galway Bay | Clare and Galway | |
Killala Bay | Mayo and Sligo | |
Killary Harbour | Galway and Mayo | |
Lough Foyle | Donegal and Londonderry | |
Shannon Estuary | Clare, Kerry, and Limerick | |
Waterford Harbour | Waterford and Wexford | |
Youghal Bay | Cork and Waterford | |
Duplicate type: same name | ||
Ardmore Point (3) | Galway, Mayo, and Wicklow | |
Black Head (2) | Antrim and Clare | |
Bray Head (2) | Kerry and Wicklow | |
Clogher Head (3) | Kerry (twice) and Louth | |
Corraun Point (2) | Galway and Mayo | |
Dunmore Head (3) | Donegal (Gweebarra; Inishowen) and Kerry | |
Fair Head (2) | Antrim and Cork | |
Mizen Head (2) | Cork and Wicklow | |
Duplicate type: similar name | ||
Rinville Point | Galway, near Kilcolgan | |
Rinvyle Point | Galway, near Killary | |
Tullagh Bay | Donegal | |
Tullaghan Bay | Mayo | |
White Strand | Clare | |
White Strand Bay | Donegal |