Mountshannon, Lough Derg
About Mountshannon, Lough Derg
Mountshannon is a freshwater Blue Flag bathing area on the shore of Lough Derg in east Clare, beside the pretty harbour village. Lifeguarded in summer, its calm, clean lake water offers safe, sheltered swimming, with boat trips to Holy Island and the Lough Derg Way walks nearby. A tranquil inland alternative to the coast, it is ideal for families and a popular base for sailing and watersports on the lake.
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 52.9194, -8.435. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Clare County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (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 Clare guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Clare 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.