Green Coast

Carrowniskey Beach

Co. Mayo, Ireland

Water qualityGood EPA

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastYes

DogsYear-round

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

About Carrowniskey Beach

Carrowniskey is a Green Coast surf beach near Louisburgh in south Mayo, a long sandy strand exposed to the Atlantic and popular with surfers. Lifeguarded at peak times in summer, it has reliable waves and a surf school, with wide views over Clew Bay and the islands. Weever fish can be present, so footwear is advised in the shallows. A lively, scenic west Mayo beach.

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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 53.7225, -9.9056. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Activity suitability

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

Facilities

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

Facilities confirmed from Mayo 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 Mayo guide now.

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Where to eat & drink

The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Mayo guide is built.

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Nearby walks

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

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Audio story

A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.

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Nearby golf

Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.