Blue Flag 2026

Rossnowlagh

Co. Donegal, 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 Rossnowlagh

Rossnowlagh is a broad, golden Blue Flag beach on Donegal Bay and one of Ireland's best-loved surf beaches. Lifeguarded in summer, with cars permitted on the firm sand, it draws surfers, families and walkers to its wide three-kilometre strand. Gentle, rolling waves make it a renowned beginner and longboard spot, while the open Atlantic setting and the dunes behind give it a relaxed, holiday feel.

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Pin confirmed at 54.5584, -8.2096. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Swimming — Safe
Surfing — Beginner
Walking — Long walk (3km+)
Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

Toilets — Seasonal
Car park — Free
Lifeguard — Yes
Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council 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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