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The ‘must-see' Irish beach that starred in major Hollywood movie with shaded areas – and it's two hours from Dublin

TAKE a look at the "must-see" Irish beach that starred in a major Hollywood movie with hilly sand dunes and shaded spots just two hours from the capital. This stunning spot, Curracloe Beach in Co Advertisement 4 Curracloe Beach is the perfect spot to be to enjoy the summer-like conditions Credit: Alamy 4 And the sand dunes are being conserved by the Wexford County Council Credit: Alamy 4 The beach was featured in the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan Credit: Rex Features It is located in County And the beach has shaded areas near the Raven Nature Reserve if it gets to warm this weekend - as temperatures are set to soar to 28C. The golden strand is accompanied by hilly sand dunes where various plants bloom in spring and The beach was featured in the Advertisement Read more in Travel Many locals joined the cast as extras for the scene, which re-created D-Day, in the movie by director Steven Spielberg. Curracloe Beach is one of six beaches in Co Wexford to receive the The Blue Flag Award is an international award recognising beaches for excellent water quality, environmental management, and safety. WILDLIFE SPOTTING While in the area, head to Raven Point Wood walk, where you may see some red squirrels, grey seals and other wildlife. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive World-famous beach loved by Brits is closed for SECOND summer in a row just weeks before peak holiday season kicks off The sand dunes are being conserved by the Wexford County Council, ensuring that the area remains preserved. The beach has three entrances - known as Ballinsker, White Gap and Culletons Gap locally. There are around 500 parking spaces, the majority of which are at White Gap. There are four disabled parking spaces at White Gap and two at Ballineskar. Advertisement You can also get a Beach Wheelchair for free at White Gap, though pre-booking is recommended through the warden. There are male, female and disabled toilets available at White Gap, and just male and female amenities at Ballinesker. They are open on bank holiday weekends and from October to May, seven days a week, from 8am to 9pm. Lifeguards are on site at White Gap during the summer months. Advertisement Curracloe Beach is situated only two hours from Dublin city and to get there, you have to take the Irish Rail services from Dublin Connolly to Wexford O'Hanrahan station. 4 This stunning spot is the perfect place to visit to enjoy the warmer weather Credit: Alamy