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WESTMEATH • IDENTIFIED BEACH

Lilliput, Lough Ennell

Westmeath County Council

Good
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 tested14 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 · 2025GoodLonger-term annual classification
Latest available sampleExcellent14 Sep 2026
E. coli20Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci<1Latest sample result
Next monitoring—EPA schedule where available
Short-term pollution riskYesEPA location profile field

EPA annual assessment

Lilliput Lough Ennell is classified as achieving Good Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Lilliput, Lough Ennell achieved a Good Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period (or for less years in certain circumstances) and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Annual water quality history

2025Good
2024Good
2023Good
2022Good

Recent water samples

DateSample statusE. coliIntestinal enterococci
14 Sep 2026Excellent20<1
9 Sep 2026Poor72701580
8 Sep 2026Poor>2420>250
7 Sep 2026Poor>2420>250
24 Aug 2026Excellent31
10 Aug 2026Excellent5811
27 Jul 2026Excellent15680
13 Jul 2026Excellent257
29 Jun 2026Excellent238
15 Jun 2026Excellent417
12 Jun 2026Excellent117
8 Jun 2026Sufficient17230

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardNo
First aidYes
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsYes
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardYes
Litter binYes
RecyclingYes
Natural sensitive areaYes

About this bathing water

Lilliput is an inland water bathing area located on the shores of Lough Ennell. Lough Ennell supports a diverse aquatic flora. The bathing area is used by the adventure centre to teach children participating in summer camps about water safety and canoeing. The Mullingar Swimming Club hold an annual swim event at the bathing site. The bathing area extends over an area of approximately 55 meters wide and 1OO meters long (c.0.50Ha).

Official information

Managed by Westmeath County Council.

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