Kilkee (Cill Chaoi in Irish) is a small coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located on the N67 road near Kilrush. The town is particularly popular as a seaside resort with people from Limerick City. The town retains some of its 19th century Victorian feel, and also features many modern amenities. The mile-long horseshoe bay is protected from the Atlantic Ocean weather by the Duggerna Reef. Kilkee has regularly been awarded the Blue Flag by the European Commission. Along with bathing on the strand, swimmers can choose among the Pollock Holes, New Found Out, Byrnes Cove, and Paradise Cove. The Pollock Holes, on the west end of town, are natural rock-enclosed pools, with water that is changed by every tide. The diving boards at New Found Out allow for dives of up to 13 metres (45 feet) into the open sea.

Kilkee is also a mecca for divers. The Kilkee Diving & Watersports Centre is fully-equipped and caters to both beginners and experts. Divers can go to depths from 10 metres (32 feet) to 45 metres (147 feet). The diverse marine life attracts divers from around the world.

Kilkee is home to an 18-hole golf course. The first and second tees overlook the Atlantic Ocean and the third tee overlooks Chimney Bay.

The town was once one of the two termini of the West Clare Railway from Ennis, the other being the neighbouring town of Kilrush (see Irish railway history).

See also

• List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

External links

• Kilkee official website
• Kilkee golf club
• Dive Ireland