The Top 20 Caves in Ireland
Looking to visit a cave in Ireland on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Ireland’s 20
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Irish: Pólifreann
Hell's Hole is a huge cavern which thunders with noise as the waves crash into it. You can follow a path to a ledge which is a great …
Hell's Hole is a huge cavern which thunders with noise as the waves crash into it. You can follow a path to a ledge which is a great …
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Larger rock formations, the cave is not easy to find
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There is an interesting limestone rock formation right here on the north shore of Muckross Lake. On closer inspection, you can even see some fossils that indicate that the rock was once a marine sediment.
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This place is something for the head cinema.
The magic of the Cuas Pier Caves arises the longer you stand and listen, the longer you take in the landscape with …
The magic of the Cuas Pier Caves arises the longer you stand and listen, the longer you take in the landscape with …
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Doe Aillwee Cave is a cave, not a stalactite cave. It was discovered when a dog disappeared from above in one of the Burren and the owner followed it. The …
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On the guided tour there are interesting insights into the cave and its history
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Also known as Murder Hole Beach, a new trail gives access to the bay which was previously across private land. At low tide you can walk across one large beach …
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In this rock face, 17 caves open into the interior of the mountain. Many legends are told about this place, among other things a king is said to have been …
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Beautiful caves on a beautiful beach. Visitable only at low tide
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The cave is in the forest on a small hill. There are stairs down that we couldn't climb as a rappelling course was going on. It's definitely worth looking down.
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