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Carrigaholt Beach

Co. Clare, Ireland
Water qualityGood EPA
Blue Flag 2026No
Green CoastYes
DogsSeasonal
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Carrigaholt Beach

Carrigaholt is a sheltered Green Coast beach on the Shannon Estuary in south-west Clare, beside the village and its ruined castle. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but the calm estuary water and quiet setting make it a peaceful spot, well known as a base for dolphin-watching trips on the Shannon. A gentle, low-key beach away from the Atlantic surf, with the Loop Head peninsula close by.

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This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.

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Pin confirmed at 52.6052, -9.7089. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Activity suitability

  • Swimming — Supervised only
  • Surfing — No surf
  • Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
  • Lifeguard (summer) — No

Facilities

  • Toilets — No
  • Car park — Free
  • Disabled access — Partial
  • Lifeguard — No
  • Shower
  • Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Clare 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: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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Where to stay nearby

Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Clare guide now.

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Where to eat & drink

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Nearby walks

Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.

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Nearby golf

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