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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Feast your eyes on the limestone pavements, historical fossils and views of Aughinish Island and the wider Atlantic from the peacefully secluded beach of Flaggy Shore.
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Feast your eyes on the limestone pavements, historical fossils and views of Aughinish Island and the wider Atlantic from the peacefully secluded beach of Flaggy Shore.
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Flaggy Shore is a free, open-access natural area with no formal entrance or admission. The walking trail and beach are accessible year-round, weather permitting.
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