What are Dublin's best beaches? Here are some sandy spots to consider - all less than an hour's drive from the city centre.

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The stony beach is home to nesting terns in season (you can walk the coastline all the way from Bray to Wicklow town) — watch out for gannets dive-bombing offshore.

Inch Beach, County Kerry. The 5km-long sand spit is only 20 minutes from the well-renowned tourist town of Dingle and is one of Ireland’s most famous beaches.