Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East
About Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East
Counsellors' Strand is a sheltered beach in the pretty fishing village of Dunmore East in south-east Waterford, a small sandy cove among the village's red-sandstone cliffs. Lifeguarded in summer with calm, sheltered swimming, it is a charming beach with the harbour, thatched cottages and clifftop walks of Dunmore East all around.
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 52.1488, -6.9932. 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) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Paid
- Disabled access — No
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Waterford County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Good (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 Waterford guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Waterford 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.