Beaches and Lakes in Co. Wexford
3 places
1.Baginbun Beach
site of first Norman landing 1170
A sheltered sandy cove on the Hook Peninsula — calm waters, golden sand, and a quiet slice of history where the Normans first landed in 1170.
- Highlights
- Green Coast Award beach for water quality
- Sheltered cove — calm, swim-friendly waters
- 19th-century Martello Tower on the headland
2.Curracloe Beach
Stand-in for Omaha Beach in Saving Private Ryan
An 11km sweep of powdery white sand backed by towering dunes — Curracloe is one of Ireland's finest Blue Flag beaches, famous as Spielberg's stand-in for Omaha Beach in *Saving Private Ryan*.
- Highlights
- 11km of fine white sand — one of Ireland's longest beaches
- Blue Flag status with excellent water quality
- Hollywood history: Saving Private Ryan & Brooklyn filming location
3.Carne Beach
Blue Flag beach with shallow waters
A sheltered Blue Flag crescent of golden sand in Wexford's sunniest corner, with shallow, slow-arriving waters that make it one of the most dependable family swims in the southeast.
- Highlights
- Blue Flag beach with excellent water quality
- Shallow, gentle waters — ideal for families
- Firm sand, walkable for 1.5 km
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access