Blue Flag 2026

Carrickfinn

Co. Donegal, Ireland

Water qualityExcellent EPA

Blue Flag 2026Yes

Green CoastNo

DogsSeasonal

Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Carrickfinn

Carrickfinn is a stunning Blue Flag beach in the Donegal Gaeltacht, a sweep of white sand and machair beside Donegal Airport, where planes land right alongside the dunes. Sheltered, clean and gently shelving, it offers safe summer swimming with lifeguards and wide views to the islands of the Rosses. Backed by grassy dunes rather than development, it keeps a wild, unspoilt feel while remaining easy to reach, a favourite for families and photographers alike.

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Pin confirmed at 55.056, -8.343. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Swimming — Safe
Surfing — Beginner
Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

Toilets — Seasonal
Car park — Free
Disabled access — Yes
Lifeguard — Yes
Not yet confirmed: Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council 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: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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