131a. A Geopark drive along the 'Copper Coast' of Co. Waterford taking in places of interest: Annestown, Kilmurrin Cove, Boatstrand

SCENES from IRELAND (re-edit 14/10/2022)

Part of the Copper Coast Drive

See also

131b. A drive along the 'Copper Coast' of Co. Waterford, taking in Tankard's Town Mines, Slip, Bunmahon & Museum

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(a) Annestown Beach (Bun Abha)

There is a good car park by Annestown Beach

The lime kiln near Annestown beach strand

Annestown Beach, a fine safe strand for bathing

Annestown - the pebble and sand beach

A broader view of Annestown Beach

(b) Boatstrand (Dunabrattin)

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Views of Boatstrand Harbour

Boatstrand Harbour

The coast near boatstrand

Just to the west of Boatstrand is the Copper Coast Geopark 'Fire and Water' sculpture by Colette O'Brien

picnic spot car park views from, west of Boatstrand

The sculpture with a seagull on top!

Views from the sculpture to the east i.e. towards Boatstrand - calm sea and rough sea!

Views from the sculpture to the west i.e. towards Kilmurrin Cove - calm sea and rough sea

(c) The beach-strand at Kilmurrin Cove

The 'entrance' to Kilmurrin Cove

The beach strand at Kilmurrin Cove

Rough seas and waves at Kilmurrin Cove

There is a nice sandy beach and safe bathing at the strand of Kilmurrin Cove

Views of Kilmurrin Cove from the west

The coast west of  Kilmurrin Cove

131b. A drive along the 'Copper Coast' of Co. Waterford, taking in Tankard's Town Mines, Slip, Bunmahon & Museum