ollievon
Elite Member
Reaching out to any of our md'ing Irish brothers or sisters that can provide some insight into whether metal detecting is allowed in Ireland, and specifically Lahinch Beach in County Clare. When you initially google MDing in Ireland you first get that it's strictly prohibited...but the devil is in the details, that's only if you are in known historical sites, but when it comes to beaches they are apparently totally ok...but I have my suspicions.
So, I have emailed Clare County Council (Basically the local authority) and inquired about laws and permits, so we will see. I went to Scotland about 4 years ago and did NOT bring my detector and regretted it, especially on the days the wife and kids wanted to sleep in, lol. We rented a cottage right on the beach, so I'm eager to detect Ireland's beaches and see what fun lies beneath...if legal.
Any advice from previous travelers would be great.
So, I have emailed Clare County Council (Basically the local authority) and inquired about laws and permits, so we will see. I went to Scotland about 4 years ago and did NOT bring my detector and regretted it, especially on the days the wife and kids wanted to sleep in, lol. We rented a cottage right on the beach, so I'm eager to detect Ireland's beaches and see what fun lies beneath...if legal.
Any advice from previous travelers would be great.