Both Keel Beach and the neighboring, Keem Bay, were named on Lonely Planet's list of the Best Beaches in Ireland.

Here, she shares her top 10 picks of the best beaches in the country ... This is one of my favourite beaches in Ireland, and I’m not just saying that because I live there.

The best surfing spots are on Thulusdhoo Island, where visitors and locals can mingle. The wide sands of Lily Beach are the perfect place to unwind after diving at the best spots in the Maldives.

They said: "Have you visited The Best Playground in Dublin ... brown to represent the sand of the nearby beach, and the castle is perched on a green mound to represent Ardgillan Castle itself.

all with front or side views of Rossnowlagh Beach and Donegal Bay. This makes it the perfect place to stop over on your journey across Ireland - and it's pet friendly too. The bar and grill is ...