Is Kilkee a man made beach?

Location. Well known throughout Ireland, Kilkee is a natural horseshoe-shaped bay in County Clare. To one side are the Pollock Holes, natural swimming pools that are surrounded by a reef, and to the other, Georges Head, a vantage point that looks out over Bishops Island and the Loop Head Peninsula.

Where is Kilkee by the sea?

County Clare
Kilkee Beach is located in the town of Kilkee, County Clare. It is a cresent shaped beach of golden sand. Kilkee Beach is a stretch of golden sand gently sloping toward the sea. It has a number of interesting pools and good cliff walks.

Is Kilkee on the Wild Atlantic Way?

The Kilkee Cliffs are a remote and wild stretch of stunning coastline in County Clare Ireland and are a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Enjoy a 2 to 3 hour loop walk along the cliffs starting at the natural swimming pools known as the Pollock Holes and taking in the Puffing Hole, a natural blow hole.

Can you surf in Kilkee?

Operating since 2004 in Kilkee, County Clare, Nevsail Watersports and Rock Climbing provides courses, lessons, trips and tours for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, coasteering, rock climbing and archery.

Can you swim in Blue Flag beaches?

It has large sandy areas and we found it safe for children to play and swim from those areas.

Who lost Blue Flag?

Five Irish beaches have failed to retain blue flag status due to a deterioration in the quality of their water. The five beaches that lost the flag this year are Bray South Promenade in Wicklow; Warren, Cregane Strand in Cork; Traught, Kinvara in Co Galway and both Carrowmore and Clare Island in Co Mayo.

Where is the Kilkee cliffs?

County Clare Ireland
The Kilkee Cliffs are a remote and wild stretch of stunning coastline in County Clare Ireland and are a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Enjoy a 2 to 3 hour loop walk along the cliffs starting at the natural swimming pools known as the Pollock Holes and taking in the Puffing Hole, a natural blow hole.

Does the US have any Blue Flag beaches?

East Beach in Galveston Island, Texas; Lovers Key State Park in Lee County, Florida; Zuma Beach in Malibu, California; and Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii have all been granted Pilot Site status and are invited to apply for the Blue Flag award as soon as they fully comply with the Blue Flag criteria.

What beaches lost Blue Flag?

The five beaches that lost their Blue Flag status are:

• Bray South Promenade in County Wicklow.
• Warren, Cregane Strand in County Cork.
• Traught, Kinvara in County Galway.
• Carrowmore in County Mayo.
• Clare Island in County Mayo.

What county in Ireland has the most Blue Flag beaches?

Co Cork
Cork can boast the most top quality beaches for the bathing season with 15 Green Coast Awards. A beach in Co Cork has been awarded blue flag status for the first time in more than 30 years.