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Rosses Point

Sligo, Ireland
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Ranked #6 of 76 attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We walked the beach at 9:30 pm and watched the beautiful sunset More

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Galway, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

lovely beach and spectacular views out into the sea More

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Dublin, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Loved Rosses Point - couldn't take my eyes off the coastline! More

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Sligo
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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A lovely location with options of walks; on foothpath, scenic grass path with benches by the life boat house and open beach. Facilities nearby include hotels, golf, caravan site, restaurants and shop selling fresh ice cream! More

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letterkenny, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

loved the idea of all the seats you could have a wee rest anytime and while we were there a council man was cutting the grass and keeping the place nice and clean no rubbish to be seen well done More

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Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Great for a walk to blow the cob webs off and a very scenic part of the world. There is a few good restaurants in the area and is very close to Sligo More

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Dublin, Ireland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Pop out for a fishing trip with Ewing Sea Charter and then get your fish whizzed up into a gourmet meal in a local resturant!! Fantastic way to spend a day! More

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Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Unfortunately weather was very bad so didn't get out of the car. But it looked like it could be a enjoyable walk on a nicer day. More

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Syracuse, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Beautiful area...loved the beach..great place! WIshed we stayed longer More

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

great beach, close parking, clean and great cliffside trails. fantastic views. More

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