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Good places for snorkling in Ireland

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  • 14-01-2013 4:45pm
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    BriangC
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭


    I've tried on sun holidays, etc and in Ireland plenty of times but the results are mixed, poor visiblity, not many features or fish, etc

    Do anyone have a list or map of good snorkling locations around Ireland
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    Catmologen
    Registered Users Posts: 538 ✭✭✭Catmologen


    Cracking site on Snorkeling in Ireland below:

    http://www.underwater-ireland.com/


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    BriangC
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭BriangC


    Thanks, great work on that site

    love the videos and there small list of places to try


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    Freedive Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭Freedive Ireland


    Brian there are heaps of places all over the country, Mullaghmore is my local but you also have St.Johns point in Donegal, malinbeg in Donegal, Keem bay in Achill Island Mayo. Doolin in Clare,


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    fozz10
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭fozz10


    hook head is great for snorkeling when the weathers right


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    Irish Underwater Council
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Irish Underwater Council


    Asked around and got a good few suggestions:

    "Would recommend Killary, Old Head in Mayo, Keem Bay in Achill and Dugort also in Achill. All sheltered with loads to see."

    "My personal favourite is Garnish Pier, near Allihies, West Cork (you turn off the road to the right as you head towards the Dursey Island cable car). There is a little sheltered harbour with easy access to the water via the slip. The water is beautifully clear and there is loads of life. Irish grid ref V522428, or 51.61919N 10.13381W. It's a fabulous location - lovely sandy beaches, sheltered water, all ideal for kids if the snorkeller has a non-snorelling family! And the scenery is breath taking! The Dursey Island cable car is always worth a look too.

    Another good spot in West Cork is Kilkrohane. Again a sheltered harbour with easy access to the water from the slip. Irish grid ref V823371, or 51.57490N, 9.69694W.

    Nohoval Cove is probably the best snorkel within easy reach of Cork city. Access is across rocks, which can be tricky. But there are lovely gullies between the stacks and a fabulous swim-through in a small enclosed area to the east of the cove. Grid ref for parking area is W733514, or 51.71460N, 8.38527W."


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