Oileán Chléire
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
About this spot
Oileán Chléire (Cape Clear Island) has an enviable location – right on the cusp of the continental shelf. The entrance to Roaringwater Bay is one of the leading dolphin, whale, leatherback turtles, sunfish, and shark sighting locations in Europe. The island has Ireland’s only manned bird observatory, which maintains a daily species log since 1959. Located two minutes’ walk from the ferry beach, the observatory is manned by a resident warden (March to November), and even offers birdwatchers hostel-style accommodation. There are various beaches and piers on Cape Clear suitable for swimming, one such area is Trá Coinlín (Coinlín Beach), South Harbour.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- No
- Toilets
- No
- Accessible entry
- No
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
This spot has no official annual classification.
Common questions
- Can you swim at Oileán Chléire right now?
- Oileán Chléire is not an officially monitored bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Treat it as unmonitored and assess conditions yourself.
- Is there a lifeguard at Oileán Chléire?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for Oileán Chléire. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.