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.
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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.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
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
- Not yet confirmed: 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
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Nearby golf
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