Coast

Co. Meath has quite a small coastline of just 10.4 km. However, the beach that stretches from Laytown/Bettystown to Mornington is clean and sandy, and a popular natural amenity.

 

Laytown/Bettystown Beach

Laytown/Bettystown Beach

Laytown/Bettystown Beach

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Looking towards the Boyne Estuary from Laytown/Bettystown Beach

Looking towards the Boyne Estuary from Laytown/Bettystown Beach

Looking towards the Boyne Estuary from Laytown/Bettystown Beach

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The extensive dune system around Mornington is an important conservation area due to the strong plant community. While Marram Grass is the dominant species, Red Fescue, Common Bird’s-foot-trefoil, Wild Carrot, Wild Thyme and Lady’s Bedstraw are amongst the other species that help to make up the dune ecosystem. The Red Data Book  species Wild Sage also grows along the dunes.

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Red Fescue

Irish: Feisciú Rua


Red Fescue -

Wild Thyme

Irish: Lus na mBrat


Wild Thyme -

A common blue butterfly on a native birds foot trefoil

Copyright John Kennedy

A common blue butterfly on a native birds foot trefoil - Copyright John Kennedy

Marram grass growing along the sand dunes


Marram grass growing along the sand dunes -

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