Lifeguarded Beaches and Waterways in Leinster
Carlow Kilkenny Laois Longford Louth Meath Wexford Wicklow Bathing Places
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Carlow:
(No map available)
Carlow has four recognized freshwater bathing areas on the River Barrow.
Lifeguard Cover from 1400 - 1700 and 1800 - 2000 in July and August
01 Leighlinbridge NO Lifeguard Service provided
(adiacent to the public boat berthing area in the village)
It is located off the main Dublin/Waterford road route - 8 miles south of Carlow town.
The public boat berthing area is located centrally in the village adjacent to the old bridge, opposite The Garrison/Black Castle and The Lord Bagenal Restuarant where a private marina has been established.
02 Bagenalstown (adjacent to open space/amenity area close to the Community Swimming Pool) The public bathing area is located 2 miles downstream from Leighlinbridge and is accessible off the Leighlinbridge-Bagenalstown road.
Car parking facilities are available immediately adjacent to the high quality Community operated Swimming Pool. The bathing area is bordered on the Pool/Roadside by a walled, well maintained mature open green space and by a weir adjacent to farm land on the far side.
03 Clashganna Borris (remote scenic area approximately 3 miles downstream from Borris adjacent to weir) The public bathing area is located in a scenic wooded valley 3 miles downstream from the village of Borris. Clashganna is very popular with bathers from the locality and the nearby town of Graiguenamanagh. Access is gained by travelling down a narrow cul-de-sac (on the right hand side) off the regional road 3 miles travelling from Borris to Graiguenamanagh.
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Kilkenny:
During the Month of June Lifeguards are on duty from 14:30 to 17:30 and 18:30 to 20:30 on Weekends ONLY
Lifeguard Service is also available:
EVERY DAY (Mon – Sun) in July and August
Time: 14:30 to 17:30 and from 18:30 to 20:30
01 The Weir
02 Bishopsmeadows
03 Inistioge
04 Thomastown
05 Graiguenamanagh
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Laois:
(No map available)
01 Ballinakill Outdoor Heated Pool
The Session times for July and August:
2 - 3.30pm, 4 - 5.30pm and 6 - 8pm.
Open for three sessions at weekends.
Admission:
Adults: 5e, Children: 3e and Spectators: 1e.
Membership:
Adult: 120e, Student: 8e and Family: 250e
Lifeguard & Supervisor on duty at all times.
Suitable for toddlers.
Contact Pool: 057 87 33903
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Longford:
(No map available)
01 Annagh, Moyne Outdoor Pool
Is lifeguarded during the summer months by the Local Community
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Louth:
No picture available
Templetown Beach
Time: 1100 1800. Dates: June 4th to 31st August.
Directions: On road R173 Dundalk to Greenore, turn right at Grange Crossroads and follow the signposts to the beach.
Port Beach:
Times: 1100 to 1800 each day. Dates: June 15th to 31st August.
Directions: Adjacent to Clogher Head. Travelling from Dunleer to Clogherhead turn left at Clogherhead Church and continue until you arrive at Beach Carpark. Distance: 2 miles approx.
Clogherhead:
Times: 1100 to 1800 Dates: 19/06/07 until 31/08/07 each day.
Directions: In Clogherhead village turn left at bottom of Main Street coming from the Dunleer direction and follow signs for the beach.
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Meath:
01 Bettystown Beach
Lifeguard on duty from
Time: 11.00 - 19.00 every day.
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Wexford:
The following bathing areas are lifeguarded.
01 Ballymoney
02 Courtown Harbour
03 Morriscastle
04 Curracloe
05 Rosslare Strand
06 Duncannon
Lifeguard On Duty
June:
Week Ends Only
11am to 7pm
July & August:
7 Days
11am to 7pm
The following bathing areas are NOT LIFEGUARDED:
01 Ballineskar
02 Ballyconniger
03 Ballyhealy
04 Ballyteigue
05 Cahore
06 Carne
07 Carnsore Point
08 Clone/Castletown
09 Cullenstown
10 Fethard
11 Lady's Island
12 Kilpatrick
13 Pollshone
14 Tacumshane
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Wicklow:
01 Bray Beach
- North & South Promenade 10am to 8pm daily, June, July, Aug
02 Greystones
South Blue Flag Beach 11am to 7pm daily, June, July Aug
03 Wicklow Harbour
11am to 7pm except Tues, June, July, Aug
04 Brittas Bay
North & South Blue Flag Beaches, 11am to 7pm daily, June, July, August
05 Arklow
North & South Beaches, July & Aug. North: 12.30pm to 6.30pm daily. South: 12.30pm to 6.30pm Wed to Mon(Tue off)
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Bathing Places
Carlow Kilkenny Laois Longford Louth Meath Wexford Wicklow Bathing Places
If you want detailed information on the quality of bathing waters, click here.
Carlow:
(No map available)
Carlow has four recognized freshwater bathing areas on the River Barrow.
Lifeguard Cover from 1400 - 1700 and 1800 - 2000 in July and August
01 Leighlinbridge NO Lifeguard Service provided
(adiacent to the public boat berthing area in the village)
It is located off the main Dublin/Waterford road route - 8 miles south of Carlow town.
The public boat berthing area is located centrally in the village adjacent to the old bridge, opposite The Garrison/Black Castle and The Lord Bagenal Restuarant where a private marina has been established.
02 Bagenalstown (adjacent to open space/amenity area close to the Community Swimming Pool) The public bathing area is located 2 miles downstream from Leighlinbridge and is accessible off the Leighlinbridge-Bagenalstown road.
Car parking facilities are available immediately adjacent to the high quality Community operated Swimming Pool. The bathing area is bordered on the Pool/Roadside by a walled, well maintained mature open green space and by a weir adjacent to farm land on the far side.
03 Clashganna Borris (remote scenic area approximately 3 miles downstream from Borris adjacent to weir) The public bathing area is located in a scenic wooded valley 3 miles downstream from the village of Borris. Clashganna is very popular with bathers from the locality and the nearby town of Graiguenamanagh. Access is gained by travelling down a narrow cul-de-sac (on the right hand side) off the regional road 3 miles travelling from Borris to Graiguenamanagh.
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Kilkenny:
During the Month of June Lifeguards are on duty from 14:30 to 17:30 and 18:30 to 20:30 on Weekends ONLY
Lifeguard Service is also available:
EVERY DAY (Mon – Sun) in July and August
Time: 14:30 to 17:30 and from 18:30 to 20:30
01 The Weir
02 Bishopsmeadows
03 Inistioge
04 Thomastown
05 Graiguenamanagh
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Laois:
(No map available)
01 Ballinakill Outdoor Heated Pool
The Session times for July and August:
2 - 3.30pm, 4 - 5.30pm and 6 - 8pm.
Open for three sessions at weekends.
Admission:
Adults: 5e, Children: 3e and Spectators: 1e.
Membership:
Adult: 120e, Student: 8e and Family: 250e
Lifeguard & Supervisor on duty at all times.
Suitable for toddlers.
Contact Pool: 057 87 33903
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Longford:
(No map available)
01 Annagh, Moyne Outdoor Pool
Is lifeguarded during the summer months by the Local Community
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Louth:
No picture available
Templetown Beach
Time: 1100 1800. Dates: June 4th to 31st August.
Directions: On road R173 Dundalk to Greenore, turn right at Grange Crossroads and follow the signposts to the beach.
Port Beach:
Times: 1100 to 1800 each day. Dates: June 15th to 31st August.
Directions: Adjacent to Clogher Head. Travelling from Dunleer to Clogherhead turn left at Clogherhead Church and continue until you arrive at Beach Carpark. Distance: 2 miles approx.
Clogherhead:
Times: 1100 to 1800 Dates: 19/06/07 until 31/08/07 each day.
Directions: In Clogherhead village turn left at bottom of Main Street coming from the Dunleer direction and follow signs for the beach.
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Meath:
01 Bettystown Beach
Lifeguard on duty from
Time: 11.00 - 19.00 every day.
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Wexford:
The following bathing areas are lifeguarded.
01 Ballymoney
02 Courtown Harbour
03 Morriscastle
04 Curracloe
05 Rosslare Strand
06 Duncannon
Lifeguard On Duty
June:
Week Ends Only
11am to 7pm
July & August:
7 Days
11am to 7pm
The following bathing areas are NOT LIFEGUARDED:
01 Ballineskar
02 Ballyconniger
03 Ballyhealy
04 Ballyteigue
05 Cahore
06 Carne
07 Carnsore Point
08 Clone/Castletown
09 Cullenstown
10 Fethard
11 Lady's Island
12 Kilpatrick
13 Pollshone
14 Tacumshane
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Wicklow:
01 Bray Beach
- North & South Promenade 10am to 8pm daily, June, July, Aug
02 Greystones
South Blue Flag Beach 11am to 7pm daily, June, July Aug
03 Wicklow Harbour
11am to 7pm except Tues, June, July, Aug
04 Brittas Bay
North & South Blue Flag Beaches, 11am to 7pm daily, June, July, August
05 Arklow
North & South Beaches, July & Aug. North: 12.30pm to 6.30pm daily. South: 12.30pm to 6.30pm Wed to Mon(Tue off)
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