Ballyloughane Beach

About this spot

Ballyloughane Beach is a popular urban, shallow and sandy beach (~320m in length). Activities include swimming at both high and low tide.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

YesLife Guard hut marked on beach map and is yellow & red in colour. Lifeguarded Zone is between yellow and red flags. Do not swim if all red flags are flying.

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

YesAccess ramps available

Dogs

NoRefer to beach code of conduct and dog control bye-laws 2008

Public transport

YesBus stop located 5 mins walk from beach

Official water quality

Classified Good in 2025.

Ballyloughane Beach is classified as achieving Good Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Ballyloughane Beach achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating in 2023 and 2024, Good Water Quality rating in 2022. 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.

Common questions

Can you swim at Ballyloughane Beach right now?

Ballyloughane Beach 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 Ballyloughane Beach?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Ballyloughane Beach as Good 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 Ballyloughane Beach?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Ballyloughane Beach. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Ballyloughane Beach?

Yes — Ballyloughane Beach has lifeguard cover. Hours: Life Guard hut marked on beach map and is yellow & red in colour. Lifeguarded Zone is between yellow and red flags. Do not swim if all red flags are flying.. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Ballyloughane Beach?

Ballyloughane Beach has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).