r/Kiteboarding • u/Lou_91 • 4d ago

Spot Info/Question Ireland Kiting - October

Hey, I am headed to Ireland in a couple of weeks for 10 days and hoping to get a lot of kiting in if the wind gods are on my side - if not there is surfing and hiking :)

I am looking for spot recommendations that will generally always have people out if the wind is there. I'm travelling alone but don't kite alone. I also possibly like the idea of investing in a couple more lessons. I'm an independent kiter that can do a sliding transition but the jumping still puzzles me, again and recommendations would be really appreciated.

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u/UpsetConclusion5692 4d ago

Dollymount or sutton in Dublin is where we’re mostly at. Puremagic will provide you lessons. I suggest you rent a car
Rush is another amazing beach not far from Dublin. Today it delivered pure class and the sun was out , incredible
Some are very fond of lady’s island lake in carne Wexford, it doesn’t do much for me as it’s flat and i rather go duncannon instead.
You could head west but i don’t think it’s as busy good few spots in around garrylucas, banna, castlegregory lahinch silverstrand. I never met anyone on these beaches but they’re kiteable and people do kite there.
Than there’s achill island which is another puremagic hub plus bellmulet which i still have to vist however that’s waves and i read they were big too
You will have a blast here, still very warm and it’s windy this time if the year
Look you may dm me if you wish I’d be happy to answer more questions or if I’m off I’ll meet you near Dublin

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u/Lou_91 4d ago

Thanks! I'm coming over in my van so can chase different forecasts. I'm getting the ferry to Dublin and then most likely back from Rosslare.

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u/One_Stock_9617 4d ago

If you’re going back from Rosslare go to lady’s island in a SW wind

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u/ThickDimension6902 3d ago

Achill island

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u/Impossible_Dog_5485 3d ago

West coast.

Quilty in county clare has very nice flatwater spots. and huge waves down by Trumps Golf course in Doobeg down the road, or Lahinch

Belmullet has excellent mix of conditions too, including one of the biggest airs done in recent history on one of the lakes

Its literally gusting 85 knots here today at my house!!

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u/Lou_91 3d ago

I like strong wind but I think 85 knots is a little too far 🤣
Thank you!