Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh

About this spot

Carrowmore Beach is a fine sandy beach consisting of a sandy dune area to the east. Swimming is prohibited towards the eastern end of the beach in the general area of Bunowen River and Tulin Beach. Carrowmore Strand forms part of the Cloghmoyle Dunes proposed National Heritage Area (pNHA) (Site Code 001483). Activities include swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba-diving/snorkelling and fishing. The bathing water is approximately 0.3km2 in area. The medium and maximum water depth within the designated bathing water is 0.5m and 5.0m respectively depending on tides.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

YesAccess ramp to the beach

Dogs

YesDogs only allowed before 12pm and after 6.30pm during the bathing season (1st June to 15th September), otherwise allowed at all times onto beach.

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Sufficient in 2025.

Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh is classified as achieving Sufficient Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh achieved a Sifficient Water Quality in 2024 and a Good Water Quality rating in 2023 and 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 Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh right now?

Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh is currently marked "Caution". This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade. 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 Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh as Sufficient 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 Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh?

Yes — Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh?

Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).