Derrynane Beach is an extensive Blue Flag-designated beach located on Derrynane Bay along the Ring of Kerry, near the Derrynane House and the village of Caherdaniel. The sheltered beach is home to its own natural harbor, with fine sands stretching between rocky outcroppings on each end of the beach. Swimming and watersports are popular throughout the summer months, with lifeguards staffed on duty during peak times. Visitors should note that a section of the beach known as "Danger Beach" is prone to particularly turbulent ocean currents, though additional lifeguard staff is on hand to monitor the area for safety. Near the beach's western end, visitors can access Abbey Island via a spit connected to the mainland, which is home to the 8th-century ruins of St. Finian's Abbey.

Derrynane, Caherdaniel, Kerry, Republic of Ireland, Phone: +353-6-46-63-16-33

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