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CORK • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Dooneen Pier

Cork County Council

Not classified
SWIMMING STATUS TODAY

No active EPA restriction shown

EPA alert data last synced 19 Oct 2026, 13:50.

NO ACTIVE ALERT SHOWN
Can I swim here?No active EPA restriction shownCurrent EPA alert/restriction status
Current restrictionNone shown in current EPA alertsThis is not a guarantee of swimming conditions. Always check local signs, lifeguard instructions and the latest official advice at the beach.
Latest sampleExcellentIndividual sample result only
Last tested7 Sep 2026Latest sample stored from EPA

Current restrictions and beach signage take priority over annual classifications and individual sample results. Conditions can change between samples.

Annual EPA classificationNot classifiedLonger-term annual classification
Latest available sampleExcellent7 Sep 2026
E. coli<10Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci2Latest sample result
Next monitoring—EPA schedule where available
Short-term pollution risk—EPA location profile field

Annual water quality history

Recent water samples

DateSample statusE. coliIntestinal enterococci
7 Sep 2026Excellent<102
10 Aug 2026Excellent<10<1
13 Jul 2026Excellent<10<1
15 Jun 2026Excellent103
25 May 2026Excellent<10<1

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastYes
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingNo
AccessibleYes
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardYes
Litter binNo
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaYes

About this bathing water

Dooneen Pier is is a deep water harbour located on the Sheep's Head Peninsula in Co Cork.

Official information

Managed by Cork County Council.