Beach Guide

We’re lucky in Ireland to have some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world. The EPA 2018 Bathing Water Report shows there have been improvements …

Playing and swimming in the sea is a great joy but a jellyfish sting can spoil the fun.  Jellyfish stings in Ireland are not usually life threatening and …

Our beaches.ie website shares the latest information we have on water quality and other information at the moment you search for it for 204 beaches. You can use …

After a heavy rainfall event it is important to avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours to prevent the risk of getting a recreational water …

During the summer the quality of each individual water sample tested at our beaches is assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) using the standards set in the …

We are a nation of beach lovers and when the sun shines we pack our beach bags and head to the beach. No matter how often your toes …

Not only does litter spoil the beauty of our beaches, it has a more serious impact on marine life and their habitats. #2MinuteBeachClean encourages everyone to join the …

Local authorities are responsible for managing and monitoring identified Bathing Waters. This includes all water quality sampling, and the issuing of all notices about bathing water quality, …

Microplastics are polluting our environment and are of particular concern due to their potential toxicity and small size and their impact on the birds, fish and other marine …