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Uggool Beach — photo by Gordon Dunn
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Uggool Beach

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About this place

Uggool Beach (Irish: Trá an tOgúl) is a beach in County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland, located south of the town of Louisburgh. It is situated at the mouth of Killary Harbour to its south, with Silver Strand to its north, Mweelrea mountain to its east and the Atlantic ocean to its west. Uggool Beach is bordered by the townlands of Uggool, Doovilra and Mweelin. The Bunanakee River flows across Uggool Beach. The tidal Dooneen Island is on the southern edge of the beach. Uggool Beach has been described as “stunningly beautiful” and “widely regarded as among the finest in Ireland”.

Getting There & Parking

Uggool Beach is located in County Mayo, roughly 87 km (1h 15m drive) from Galway and 309 km (4h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1299 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include The Lost Valley (0.7 km away).

Galway87 km
~1h 15m drive
Limerick175 km
~2h 35m drive
Dublin309 km
~4h 35m drive
Nearest car park

Car Park at Mweelrea · 1299 m from landmark

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