Blue Flag 2026

Clogherhead

Co. Louth, 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 Clogherhead

Clogherhead is a long Blue Flag beach on the Louth coast, a sweep of golden sand beneath a rocky headland with the working fishing harbour of Port Oriel nearby. Lifeguarded in summer with safe swimming, it is a popular family beach with a scenic looped cliff walk over the head. Fresh seafood at the pier — a stop on the Sea Louth seafood trail — and wide sandy space make it a fine day out.

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Pin confirmed at 53.7887, -6.2347. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Swimming — Safe
Surfing — Beginner
Walking — Long walk (3km+)
Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

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

Facilities confirmed from Louth 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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