Monitored bathing water

Lisfannon

Co. Donegal, Ireland
Water qualityGood EPA
Blue Flag 2026No
Green CoastNo
DogsTo be confirmed
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Lisfannon

Lisfannon is a long sandy beach on Lough Swilly just north of Buncrana, with views across the water to the Fanad Peninsula. It is the area's most popular swimming and walking beach, reached by a small car park or on foot along the Buncrana Shore Path. The sheltered lough water and firm sand make it an easy, reliable spot for a swim or a long stroll, with Buncrana's shops and cafés a short walk or drive away.

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Approximate location, auto-geocoded from a named car park — not yet a GPS-verified pin. Always verify on arrival.

Activity suitability

  • Not yet confirmed: Swimming, Surfing, Walking, Lifeguard (summer)

Facilities

  • Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Car park, Disabled access, Lifeguard, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland.

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: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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Nearby golf

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