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Balbriggan

Co. Dublin, Ireland
Water qualitySufficient EPA
Blue Flag 2026No
Green CoastNo
DogsTo be confirmed
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Balbriggan

Balbriggan's Front Strand sits right in the heart of the north Dublin town, a sandy beach beneath the landmark nineteenth-century lighthouse and the railway viaduct that strides across the harbour. It is a convenient town beach, moments from the station and the harbour. On water quality, honesty matters: the EPA classifies the water here Sufficient — the lowest passing grade — reflecting the challenges of an urban harbour setting, so take that into account, swim with care, and check beaches.ie and signage, particularly after heavy rain. The lighthouse-and-viaduct backdrop and easy access still make it a pleasant spot for a walk by the sea.

Nearby beaches

Skerries and its south beach lie just down the coast.

Skerries South Beach

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Named from official sources but not yet pin-verified — always confirm on arrival.

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Approximate location, auto-geocoded from a named car park — not yet a GPS-verified pin. Always verify on arrival.

Activity suitability

  • Surfing — No surf
  • Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
  • Not yet confirmed: Swimming, Lifeguard (summer)

Facilities

  • Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Car park, Disabled access, Lifeguard, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from the relevant local authority and Fáilte Ireland Source.

Water quality

Water quality information is sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland and is updated annually. During the bathing season real-time water quality updates are available at beaches.ie. Always check beaches.ie and local signage at the beach before swimming, particularly after heavy rainfall. IrishBeaches.ie accepts no liability for water quality conditions at the time of your visit.

EPA classification: Sufficient (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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