Éire · Ireland outdoors
Trails, beaches, forests and heritage in all 26 counties — gathered from Ireland's open data, joined up, and read against this week's Met Éireann forecast.
Kindest weather this week: County Carlow on Wed, 28 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C
From Mon, 26 Oct, 17:00 until Mon, 26 Oct, 23:59
Very strong and gusty south to southwest winds.
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Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
From Mon, 26 Oct, 16:00 until Mon, 26 Oct, 22:00
A spell of heavy rain.
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Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
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Each county is shaded by its best day outdoors this week. Pick one for its forecast and the trails, beaches, woods and heritage we'd try first.
Contae Cheatharlach
Best day outdoors: Wed, 28 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Carlow, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Mayo, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow
Outdoor forecast
Every waymarked route on Sport Ireland's register — loops, greenways, long-distance ways — with length, climb, time and dogs.
Every bathing water the EPA monitors, with its water-quality record, warnings and the facilities that matter.
Coillte's forest parks and recreation woods: the trails inside them, where to park, and where to ride.
Island crossings, walled gardens, town parks and quieter beaches — Fáilte Ireland's nature places, without the tour operators.
Nature spot · Co. DonegalBá Bhaile Uí Thiarnáin (Ballyhiernan Bay)BeachSet along a rural stretch of northeast Donegal near the village of Rosnakill, Bá Bhaile Uí Thiarnáin (Ballyhiernan Bay) is a long, sandy beach perfect for walking and exploring.
Nature spot · Co. GalwayBá Bhun AbhannBunowen BayBeachOn the eastern side of the Slyne Head promontory is Bunowen Bay, a small, sheltered beach with crystal clear waters.
Nature spot · Co. KerryCeann Sléibhe (Slea Head)BeachDrive along Slea Head (Ceann Sléibhe) in County Kerry and take in incredible views of ancient forts, stunning beaches, historic churches and more.
Nature spot · Co. KerryCoomanaspicIslandVisit Coomanaspic Pass in County Kerry for spectacular panoramic views of the Iveragh peninsula.UNESCO sites and the National Monuments Service's monuments to visit — abbeys, dolmens, ring forts, round towers.
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