Beach Guide

EPA advice note for Local Authorities on defining Bathing Season length

EPA Bathing Water Profile Guidance

EPA Guidance on Management …

08 May 2025: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2024 which shows that water quality at most …

Open water swimming, at sea or in lakes and rivers, has both physical and mental health benefits for us all. During colder seasons, there is an …

16 May 2024: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2023 which shows that water quality at the …

The National Bathing Waters Public Survey was written by the Bathing Water Expert Group who operate under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and advise …

12 May 2023: The EPA has published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2022 which shows that water quality at the majority of Ireland’s bathing …

The annual water quality rating (classification) of our main beaches is based on water quality monitoring results covering four years.  The reason for applying an assessment based on …

Open water swimming can be an enjoyable experience when people have the right safety knowledge and preparation. It is important to remember, there are considerably more dangers …

13 May 2022: The EPA has published the Bathing Water in Ireland report for 2021 which shows that 78% of bathing sites have excellent water quality while …