Kilkee Bay (Moore Bay)
Moore Bay
A horseshoe-shaped sandy bay sheltered by the Dagen Reef, with gentle waves and clear water. It is one of Clare's most popular seaside swimming spots, and the seafront promenade is pleasant for a stroll.
Kilkee Bay, also called Moore Bay, is sheltered by the Dagen Reef outside its mouth, which blocks the big Atlantic waves and creates a gentle horseshoe-shaped sandy beach. The water has held the Blue Flag award for years, and lifeguards are on duty in summer, making the bay good for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. Behind the beach are Victorian terraced houses and a seafront promenade, where you can buy fish and chips or ice cream as you walk. At low tide the beach is wider and suits strolling. The north end of the bay has George's Point and a small pier, and the southwest end connects to Diamond Rocks and a cliff path. Even in midsummer, the Atlantic water stays only around 15–17°C, so warm up before going in. When winter storms arrive, the swell in the bay is also spectacular.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pollock Holes
- Kilkee Cliff Walk
- Shannon Dolphin Watching (Carrigaholt)
- Carrigaholt Castle
- Scattery Island
- Vandeleur Walled Garden
- Church of the Little Ark
- Bridges of Ross