Old Head Beach
An outdoor seaside-attractions in Mayo
Old Head Beach, Louisburgh in County Mayo is a sheltered, sandy beach that attracts swimmers and surfers alike. The length of the beach at Old Head is backed by rocky cliffs and is overlooked by Croagh Patrick.
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Entry
Free / cheap
What parents should know
Old Head Beach, Louisburgh in County Mayo is a sheltered, sandy beach that attracts swimmers and surfers alike.
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Information source
Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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