By hamptons.ie research desk · 29 October 2026 · machine-drafted, desk-checked
Some places earn their reputation on the first drive past. Clooney More is the other kind — the one you plan around and then wonder why it took you this long.
Clooney More sits on the north coast of Sligo Bay. It is one of the most recognised surf breaks in Ireland. We have intentionally left out a precise map pin for this location.
The dunes and headland form a fragile ecosystem. Much of the surrounding land is private. Local surfers and landowners have requested that the site not be over-exposed. We respect that request. This page explains what the place is and how to respect it. It does not provide a navigation route to the water.
The headland is low, covered in grass and dune. A long, shallow bay lies to the south. The open Atlantic faces the north. Waves arrive from the west and break over a gently shelving sand bottom. That specific combination gives the spot its national reputation.
Practical. Allow an hour or two from the road. Free to view from the road. Best time: late afternoon in summer for the light and the swell; any calm day for the view across the bay. The headland and dunes are a fragile habitat and the land is not all public. If you are planning to surf, check with a local source first. Dogs on leads. Do not cross fences or park off-road. Getting there: by car: the headland is on the north coast of Sligo Bay, about ten minutes from Sligo town. The public road runs along the coast; there is no formal car park at the headland itself
Where to stay. Sligo Town (10 min by car) — A recognised local base a short drive away; stay here and visit without putting pressure on the dunes or the private land.
That is the honest version. The full page has the map, the access notes and the source list; this post is the version to read on the drive there.
Checked 17 October 2026. Full details, map and sources: Clooney More on the places pages.