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  • 04-08-2015 9:20pm
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    lilydonoghue
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    What beaches are closest to us here in Kildare. where do people go when they want to get some sea air. thanks


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    L1011
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    Depends on which end of the county. Maynooth/Leixlip end it'd be Dollymount/Sandymount, further down you'd go across to Brittas or similar.

    I work in East Wall so I get sea air every day and at worst get the odd urge for some chips...


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    delahuntv
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    For athy / kildare town, probably Tramore is an option as it's about an hour and a bit away.


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    Beer Assistant
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    Portmarnock, Donabate or up further Bettystown


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    Stealthirl
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    I think Bettystown/laytown is the best spot but that could be because i use to camp there in the late 80's early 90s


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    Orion
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    Donabate definitely easiest to get to from North Kildare - M4, M50, M1, Donabate.


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    lilydonoghue
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    its from Naas - I should have said


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    Ken.
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    Brittas bay is nice. When we go we come back via the mountains and stop in to glendalough for a bit, time permitting.


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    lilydonoghue
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    how long does it take you to drive to brittas bay? do you know if you are allowed to bring your dog to that beach?


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    Ken.
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    lilydonoghue wrote: »
    how long does it take you to drive to brittas bay? do you know if you are allowed to bring your dog to that beach?

    An hour by the m50/n11. I've seen dogs there.


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    Orion
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    You can bring your dog to any beach - they are public areas. The same laws apply as anywhere else - effective control, fouling etc


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    delahuntv
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    lilydonoghue wrote: »
    its from Naas - I should have said

    Huge choice then and with Newlands cross overpassed, makes the Dublin/Wicklow beaches easy enough to go to.

    Brittas is probably too far and can get very crowded as not many sandy beaches south Dublin/North Wicklow.

    Best option is probably North Dublin - Portmarnock, Skerries, Loughshinny, Donabate, Portrane, all quite close to each other and about an hours drive or less from Naas.

    Only drawback is M50 Toll and remembering to pay it if you don;t have a tag


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    lilydonoghue
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    Thank you everybody - you have been very helpful with beaches and dog advice. Much appreciated


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    paddylonglegs
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    Just remembered this thread, we have been to the shore of the blessington lakes a couple of times this summer. Specifically accessed through the Avon ri in blessington. While it's not a long sandy beach, it's still nice to get close to the water and dip your feet or have a picnic. Views across the lakes are amazing. 20 mins from Naas means it's a short drive.


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