Ireland's windy coast offers ideal conditions for kitesurfing, even in the East coast. Around Dublin area, there are locations from Dollymount/Bull Island towards north as well as Sandymount down south all the way to Waterford. Tramore on the south coast is known as one of the most consistent places for kitesurfers with favourable winds. West coast with its prevailing southwesterly winds and long sandy beaches is consistently good. With beginner friendly beaches, such as Lahinch and Brandon Bay or Rossnowlagh and Belmullet towards north you cannot run out of options here. For inland kitesurfing, try Ladies Island lake in Wexford or Achill Island.
Kitesurfing lessons and courses at all levels: Taster course (2h): €60 Discovery/Intermediate/Advanced course (half day): €120 'Zero to Hero' (combination of 3 levels, full day+): €300 Instructors are IKO certified.
Kitesurfing courses at discovery, intermediate and independent level. Half day lesson (in a group): €120 Full day lesson (in a group): €220 1 to 1 lesson (2h): €120 IKO certified instructors.
Ballycotton / Ballynamona beach is not known as a wave beach but can be good for some kite sessions. Shallow water especially in high tide. There is seaweed and some rocks on the far left and right of the spot, visible at low tide. Best wind direction is NE-E winds.
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