Curragh
About Curragh
Curragh is a Green Coast beach near Ardmore in West Waterford, a quiet sandy strand on the Ardmore coast. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but the clean sand, the clear water and the nearby St Declan's heritage and cliff walk make it a peaceful, scenic beach away from the busier strands of the south-east.
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 51.9478, -7.7562. 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 — No
- Lifeguard — No
- 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.