Laytown Beach

Laytown Beach

Near Laytown is a popular sandy beach interrupted by the Nanny River. On one side there are dunes, sandy beach and shell bank and on the other side of the river there is a thatched cottage, which is a popular photo motif. For over 140 years, a horse race has been held here once a year directly on the beach. It is an integral part of the Irish racing calendar.

Laytown Beach Information

Irish name: An Inse

1 hour

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Ireland’s East and Midlands

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Laytown Beach is located about 12 km southeast of Drogheda in County Meath.

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Things to see near Laytown Beach

Drogheda Port East Lighthouse
4.7 km away

Drogheda Port East Lighthouse

Mornington Strand
4.8 km away

Mornington Strand

Baltray Beach
6.4 km away

Baltray Beach

Balbriggan Harbour
8.3 km away

Balbriggan Lighthouse

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