Carrickfinn Beach

Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach is one of Donegal’s finest beaches and is located close to Annagry on the western coast of County Donegal in the heart of the Irish speaking Rosses.

Carrickfinn beach is an extensive sandy beach with excellent sand dunes. The beach is exposed at times during the tidal phase throughout the day. It is a beach that is well-deserving of a top 10 place.

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