Ireland · Naturist beaches
Ireland naturist beaches
11 beaches and clothing-optional venues. The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, Section 45 decriminalised public nudity in Ireland, with naturism now fully legal provided individuals do not intend to cause fear, dis…
Barna
County Galway.
Brittas Bay
South end used unofficially by naturists
County Cork
County Cork is a known informal naturist beach in Ireland. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
County Galway
County Galway is a known informal naturist beach in Ireland. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
County Wicklow
County Wicklow is a known informal naturist beach in Ireland. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Curracloe
strand is used by naturists and has been proposed as an official naturist beach.
Dalkey
[[County Dublin]], is the first official nudist beach in [[Ireland]]. It opened in April 2018.
Donabate
[[County Dublin]].
Irish Naturist Association (INA)
National naturist organization for Ireland
Magheraroarty Beach
County Donegal beach with naturist-friendly atmosphere and dramatic Atlantic coastline. One of Ireland's few recognised naturist beaches since the 2017 decriminalisation.
Silver Strand Beach
Remote beach used by naturists
Legal context
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, Section 45 decriminalised public nudity in Ireland, with naturism now fully legal provided individuals do not intend to cause fear, distress, or alarm. The Irish Naturist Association confirms that non-sexual public nudity is 100% lawful when practised respectfully.