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CLARE • IDENTIFIED BEACH

Cappagh Pier, Kilrush

Clare County Council

Excellent
SWIMMING STATUS TODAY

No active EPA restriction shown

EPA alert data last synced 19 Oct 2026, 13:36.

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 tested1 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 classification · 2025ExcellentLonger-term annual classification
Latest available sampleExcellent1 Sep 2026
E. coli51Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci<10Latest sample result
Next monitoring—EPA schedule where available
Short-term pollution riskYesEPA location profile field

EPA annual assessment

Cappagh Pier, Kilrush is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Cappagh Pier, Kilrush achieved and Excellent Water Quality rating in 2024 and a Good Water Quality rating in 2023 and 2022. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Annual water quality history

2025Excellent
2024Excellent
2023Good
2022Good

Recent water samples

DateSample statusE. coliIntestinal enterococci
1 Sep 2026Excellent51<10
24 Aug 2026Excellent<10<10
10 Aug 2026Excellent<1010
20 Jul 2026Excellent3010
13 Jul 2026Excellent10<10
6 Jul 2026Good25920
22 Jun 2026Excellent13210
8 Jun 2026Excellent10<10
2 Jun 2026Excellent10<10
25 May 2026Excellent<10<10

Facilities & access

Blue FlagYes
Green CoastNo
LifeguardYes
First aidYes
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsYes
ParkingYes
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardYes
Litter binYes
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaYes

About this bathing water

Cappagh is a rocky beach with stones of up to 30cm and is located on the northern side of the small pier. Due to the stony nature of the beach, the number of plants and animals, which are found on the shoreline, is low, however there is a substantial bird population. Cappagh lies in the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC 2165). Activities include swimming and bird watching. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.

Official information

Managed by Clare County Council.

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