20 beaches to get to for your Munster staycation
We trawl the coast for the region s top strands, from the Blaskets to Silver Strand - and their nearby food and drink options
A summer evening on Youghal strand with the last of the sun catching the white horses.
Tue, 18 May, 2021 - 02:00
Tom Breathnach and Mel Mullan Mountshannon, Co. Clare
When does a day at the beach not mean a day at the sea? When you’re on Lough Derg, of course! The Clare shoreline of the trending lake is home to not one, but two, perennial blue flag beaches. Mountshannon is a silver horseshoe strand located just a short walk from the village marina. Enjoy a dip in Lough Derg s pure freshwater or simply bask in the lakeshore sunshine while keeping an eye out for white-tailed sea eagles, known to soar in these parts. For another option in the area, visit Ballycuggeran beach tucked between Mountshannon and Killaloe.
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Royal Cork Yacht Club Cruisers Are Back Training in Cork Harbour
13th May 2021
As Afloat reported earlier, the cruisers are being launched for training purposes this month. Racing itself won t resume until after June 7, so the training sessions will be used to get racers prepared and up to speed for events like the Sovereigns Cup and the resumption of evening cruiser racing next month.
(Above and below) The Grand Soleil 37 Prince of Tides Photo: Bob Bateman
As well as the plan for RCYC keelboats, other adult sailors, including National 18s and Lasers, are being told by their Class Captains about restarting racing.
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