Blue Flag 2026

Trá Inis Oírr

Co. Galway, Ireland

Water qualityExcellent EPA

Blue Flag 2026Yes

Green CoastYes

DogsTo be confirmed

Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Trá Inis Oírr

Trá Inis Oírr is the main Blue Flag beach on Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, a sheltered crescent of white sand right beside the harbour and village. Lifeguarded in summer with calm, clear water, it is a safe, welcoming swimming beach. Reached by ferry from Doolin or Rossaveal and explored on foot or by bike, it captures the peace and beauty of island life.

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Pin confirmed at 53.0645, -9.5225. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Surfing — No surf
Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Not yet confirmed: Swimming

Facilities

Car park — No car park
Lifeguard — Yes
Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Galway County/City 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.

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