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schools are also located at the beaches on the Maharees. Maheree Island Tours and Angling is based at Scraggane Pier. Yachting facilities, a marina, and a sheltered harbour are located a few miles east at Fenit.
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The peninsula is a sandy spit for much of its length, with sand dunes giving way to earth and rocky ground towards the northern end. The sand dunes create a unique ecosystem, home to the rare
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which is found locally in significant quantities. Lengthy beaches are found on both sides of the peninsula, which separates
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beaches are open to the North Atlantic and often receive long swells, suitable for surfing given wind and tide conditions.
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The peninsula has a number of campgrounds and caravan parks and contains three hamlets,
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certified dive centre is located at the fishing harbour at
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Aerial (drone) view of the Magharee Peninsula
Maharees is located in Ireland
52°15′20″N 10°01′16″W / 52.255549°N 10.02099°W / 52.255549; -10.02099
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