Kilkee's Dive Sites are world famous and have long been enjoyed by many divers from all over the world. The constant weathering of Ireland's west coast have carved the coastline around Kilkee into some of the most spectacular cliff faces and rock formations to be seen anywhere in Ireland. Luckily for us these fantastic landscapes continue below the waves. The following is a brief desciption of some of our most popular dive sites:

Biraghty Mór & Biraghty Beag: These 2 islands situated north of Kilkee bay offer fantastic wall diving. Large shoals of mackeral are often seen between the islands and the mainland. max depths between 25 and 33m. Add Comment >>>

Bishops Island: One of Kilkee's most spectacular dives. Situated to the south of Kilkee bay, this island is very popular for advanced divers. The walls on this dive drop off to in excess of 40m. Add Comment >>>

Chimney bay: The neighbouring bay to Kilkee bay, this dive site offers very sheltered diving. A deep gully runs along the base of the wall. Expect to see a lot of Ballen and Cookoo Wrasse as well as tho odd lobster or two. Add Comment >>>

Diamond rocks: Often found on diver's favourite dive site lists, this site never fails to impress. A reef about 6-9m deep, protects a deep valley about 30m deep between itself and the shore. This protection can sometimes give rise to exceptional visibility within the valley. There is a nice approach from outside the reef, which crosses over two circular holes at the narrow entry which are about 6m deeper than the floor and are often full of both edible and spider crabs. Add Comment >>>

Donegal point: A dive torch is a must for this dive as this is a cavern dive. A sea cavern runs through one side of the cliff face and runs straight through to the other side. A spectacular dive with lots of crabs and lobsters hiding in every nook and cranny. Add Comment>>>

Georges Head: The most promonent feature of Kilkee bay is the large headland on the northern side of the entrance. This headland is also one of Kilkee's most popular dive sites. Diver's begin the dive in a large gully and head south towards nearby Scott's reef. In calm conditions its possible to enter the large cavern at the side of the headland. Add Comment >>>

Middle Rock: without a doubt the most famous dive site in Kilkee, middle rock offers divers spectacular diving along deep walls. Swim through several swim throughs, surrounded by fishlife whilst making your way gradually around the rock. One of Kilkee's best sites and the best thing is its only 5mins from the pier. Add Comment >>>

Muragha reef: Seldom dived due to its exposure to rough conditions, Muragha offers fantastic wall diving and even the oppurtunity for the more experienced diver to have a look around a beautiful sea cave. Add Comment >>>

Nikki's Alley: This dive is a great beginners dive and for the advanced divers. It starts at 15m on the south side of the tall rock and the north side you can get 25m. The dive has a rocky bottom plenty of life around the rock lobsters, crabs, Pollack mackerel and you are sure to find trigger fish at the corner of the dive went you are finishing your dive.  Add Comment >>>

Óillaun ná Baithe: Also sometimes spelt Illaunabaha, its name means the island of life and it certainly lives up to its name. This island lies very close to the mainland yet divers can still reach 30m off her walls. On sunny days the walls of this island are basked in sunshine which can make for some spectacular diving. Add Comment >>>

The Pinnacle: As the name suggests ths site is a large round pinnacle that shoots towards the surface from depths of ove 35m. Sometimes referred to as Plumose rock due to the large amount of plumose anemones which coat the sides of the pinnacle, shoals of Pollock and Mackeral can often be seen circling around its impressive structure. A favourite for advanced divers. Add Comment >>>

The Skinney Dog: Finally, no diving trip to Kilkee would be complete without a visit to the best 'dive' in Kilkee. The ancestral home of the diver and the most likely place to find that most rare of creatures, the off duty dive staff member. The Greyhound bar (known locally as the Skinney Dog) is the best place in Kilkee to relax and clock up some surface interval. Add Comment >>>