This site is located, off Pollaguill Bay, some 10–15 min. from Ballyness Pier. It consists of a rocky bottom with deep gullies and good sea life including many species of fish and shell fish. This area is also very interesting as there are a large variety of bird life and porpoises to be seen.
Located on the north side of Inishbofin, this site is not as good as could be expected but is sheltered from westerly winds. The bottom, which reaches a depth of 12m at the mouth of the bay, is broken rock with sandy gullies.
Situated on the west side of Inishdooey. Entry is at the south side of the bay which has a depth of 15m. This is an excellent dive as the terrain is most interesting with underwater caverns, arches and holes. Sea life is plentiful and many species can be found here. Of particular note are the seals which can be seen underwater. The vision of huge seals darting swiftly and gracefully through the rocky crevices is truly magnificent.
There is a series of interconnected gullies and caves much loved by seals. It is possible to get close enough to even photograph them. However, the caves are shallow being only 10m deep.
Off Micky’s Hole (ask directions locally) on Horn Head conditions include a tidal race which makes for a good drift dive. The bottom is sand and rock with a depth of 25m and the visibility is usually 6–10m. Flatfish, dogfish and porpoises are frequently seen.
Located on southern end of Inishdooey this area is quite shallow with a maximum depth of 10m. The bottom is rocky with gullies, sand and kelp. Sea life is plentiful and varied and there is a small beach on which to land.
This is a reef located on the north side of Inishdooey. It is a good area for a snorkel or shallow dive, on the south side the rocks deepen to the east. This is a good area where two or three seals may be seen swimming along together. A very fast tidal race exists between the reef and Inishdooey. Caution must be observed but it should be diveable during slack water.
Between Duncap Isle and Horn Head there is a wide shallow bay which has a varied rock and kelp bottom up to 20m deep with plenty of life, particularly skate. Good for a snorkel or long, shallow dive.