Beach Guide

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 …

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 …

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 …

A rip current is a horizontal current that can pull you away from the shore. Drownings occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and …

Untreated sewage discharges or even primary treatment pose a real risk to bather health. Many combined storm outfalls (CSOs) are unmarked and may trigger with no notification until …

In Ireland sunny days are few and far between so when they happen we know we need to seize the opportunity and head to the beach with the …

Our beaches.ie website shares the latest information we have on water quality and other information at the moment you search for it for over 190 beaches. You can …

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 …

So who is responsible for testing the water quality at our beaches, when do they test and what do they test for?
Who
Sampling and analysis of the …