Inch Beach, Ireland - a photo on Flickriver

            Leaving out of Dingle before sunrise, we came upon Inch Beach still swathed in blue light.  One of the most iconic beaches in the world.  Inch beach is a 5km long sand spit jutting into the sea between the outer Dingle Bay and inner Castlemaine Harbour overlooking magnificent Iveragh and Dingle Peninsulas.

 It is no surprise that this location was the film spot for Ryan's Daughter many years ago. Inch has an easy gradient and plenty of space providing a safe environment for all types of water sports including Surfing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Hangliding and Fishing (from Discover Ireland).

Some of the movies filmed on and around the beach - 

The Playboy of the Western World (1962). 
The Playboy of the Western World was filmed on Inch Strand.  A comedy, starring Gary Raymond and Siobhan McKenna. Christy Mahon finds shelter from Pegeen Mike, an innkeeper, when he arrives unexpectedly in a small Mayo village.  Pegeen takes a shine to Christy and when his tale of self-defence against his violent father spreads throughout the community, hero status is conferred on the man

Ryans Daughter (1970)
In 1970, Dingle was introduced to the world through the film Ryans Daughter, and film fans from all over the world flock to the town every year.

Excalibur (1981)
Directed by John Boorman, Excalibur stars Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry.  A gritty, realistic view of the rise to power of King Arthur, the forbidden love of Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot and the quest of the Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail.

The Field (1990)
The Field was directed by Jim Sheridan and written from a play by John B. Keane.  The story of a small farmer who believes he has a natural right to the field which he has raised to fertility from bare rock.  He kills an American man who wants to pour concrete on the field to gain access to the rich limestone mountain above.  Cast members include Richard Harris, John Hurt, Brenda Fricker and Brendan Gleeson.

Far & away  (1992)
Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman Director: Ron Howard. Hollywood-style, feel-good saga of Irish immigrants in America.With its vivid cinematography and the romantic sparks between lead actors, this pleases fans of mainstream historical romances. Opening scenes filmed in Dunquin, Dingle - well worth a visit.

The Islandman / Eileen Aroon (1938)
Filmed on The Blasket Islands, on the Dingle Peninsula.  The Islandman / Eileen Aroon is a simple film, which tells the story of Niall O’Moore, a confused medical student, who heads off to the remote Blasket Islands for some rest.  After rescuing an Islander, Liam O’Kane, a ceilidh (dance) is held in his honour.  At the ceilidh he falls instantly in love with the beautiful Eileen, who must refute his affections as she is committed to Liam.

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Taken on: October 10, 2018

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