Monitored bathing water

Dún Laoghaire Baths

Co. Dublin, Ireland

Water qualityPoor EPA

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastNo

DogsTo be confirmed

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

⚠ Safety first: This bathing water is EPA-rated Poor and the EPA advises against bathing here — do not swim until the rating improves. Always check beaches.ie and on-site signage.

About Dún Laoghaire Baths

Dún Laoghaire Baths, on the seafront at Newtownsmith between the East Pier and Sandycove, reopened in 2023 after a major restoration that brought back the historic pavilion, a new jetty and a revived public shoreline. It is a striking spot for a coastal walk. On water quality, though, honesty matters: in the EPA's latest classification the bathing water here is rated Poor — at the time of writing the only bathing water in the Republic of Ireland with that classification. Where a bathing water is rated Poor, the EPA advises against bathing. Enjoy the restored baths, the walk and the views, but do not swim here until the classification improves, and always check beaches.ie and on-site signage for the current advice.

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Activity suitability

Swimming — Not advised
Surfing — No surf
Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
Lifeguard (summer) — No

Facilities

Lifeguard — No
Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Car park, Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from the relevant local authority 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: Poor (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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