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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.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Hell's Hole

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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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Cave in Killarney National Park

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Larger rock formations, the cave is not easy to find

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Limestone Cave Formation, Muckross Lake

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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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Cuas Pier Caves

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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 …

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Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre

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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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Ballycorus Lead Mine Tunnel

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Disused tunnel from the Ballychorus Leadmine. Small section remains, fairly hidden in the woods. Access points can have brambles, so some care is needed, but can be an interesting diversion.

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Aillwee Cave

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On the guided tour there are interesting insights into the cave and its history

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Boyeeghter Bay (Murder Hole Beach)

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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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Caves of Keash

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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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Carrowteige Beach

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Beautiful long sandy beaches that invite you to take long walks. From the beach you have great views of the cliffs that surround the beach on both sides. In addition …

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The Top 20 Caves in Ireland

Hell's Hole

Cave in Killarney National Park

Limestone Cave Formation, Muckross Lake

Cuas Pier Caves

Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre

Ballycorus Lead Mine Tunnel

Aillwee Cave

Boyeeghter Bay (Murder Hole Beach)

Caves of Keash

Carrowteige Beach

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