Blue Flag 2026

Killiney

Co. Dublin, 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 Killiney

Killiney is a long Blue Flag beach on the south Dublin coast, a sweep of sand and shingle beneath Killiney Hill with views to the Wicklow mountains and Dalkey Island. Lifeguarded in summer and reached easily by DART, it is a scenic, popular beach for walking and bathing. Sturdy shoes help on the shingle; swimming is best within the lifeguarded area.

Nearby beaches

White Rock sits at the northern end of the same Killiney Bay.

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This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.

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Pin confirmed at 53.2561, -6.1136. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

  • Surfing — No surf
  • Walking — Long walk (3km+)
  • Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
  • Not yet confirmed: Swimming

Facilities

  • Toilets — Yes
  • Car park — Paid
  • Lifeguard — Yes
  • Not yet confirmed: 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: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

Where to stay nearby

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Nearby golf

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