Dooey
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
About this spot
Dooey is located close to the towns of Glenties and Dungloe which are located on the western coast of County Donegal. Dooey beach is a long sandy beach approximately 3km long on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. The beach is contained to the south by the Gweebarra estuary and sheltered to the north by the headland. The beach is west facing into the Atlantic Ocean and gets a strongwash of water from the rough sea directly onto the beach. It is an extensive sandy beach in a rural environment. The beach is backed by an extensive and majestic sand dune system with a well defined primary duneridge.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessible entry
- No
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
Classified Excellent in 2025.
Dooey is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Dooey has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.
Official bathing-water profileCommon questions
- Can you swim at Dooey right now?
- Dooey is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
- What is the water quality like at Dooey?
- the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Dooey as Excellent in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.
- Is there a swimming ban or warning at Dooey?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Dooey. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
- Is there a lifeguard at Dooey?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for Dooey. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
- What facilities are there at Dooey?
- Dooey has toilets, parking. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).