Carrickfinn
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.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 55.056, -8.343. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
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
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Donegal guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Donegal guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.