Beaches
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Current Bathing Advisory Notices
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Regulation & Control of Certain Beaches Amendment 2022
Map of blue flag areas on each beach
Donegal has14 Blue Flags and 4 Green Coast Awards
An Taisce awarded blue flags to 12 beaches and 2 marinas in the county.These international awards recognise excellent bathing water quality and promote sound environmental management of beaches, marinas and inland bathing waters around the world.
Beaches in Donegal which received Blue Flags are Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Portnoo/Narin, Carrickfinn, Killahoey, Marblehill, Downings, Portsalon, Culdaff, Stroove, in addition to marinas at Greencastle and Rathmullan.
In addition beaches at Dooey, Magheroarty, Drumnatinney and Ballyheirnan have all received Green Coast awards in.
Donegal County Council encourages the public to enjoy our award winning beaches in a safe and sustainable manner. Beach users are also reminded to take care in or on the water and take note of water safety precautions. The public are also asked to leave no trace on our beaches, other than footsteps. If bins are provided dispose of your waste in a bin otherwise please take your waste with you to dispose of it in a responsible manner.
The Chief Executive of Donegal County Council John McLaughlin acknowledged that it is extremely important for the county that it receives this international recognition for our beaches and he underlined the role that they play in the county’s economy. He commended the role played by local communities working alongside Donegal County Council in ensuring that the county secured these awards. Donegal’s world class beaches along with its spectacular scenery and friendly welcome make it a great place to live, work and visit.
Wheelchair Accessible Beaches
14 beaches in Donegal are currently wheelchair accessible including Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, , Narin Portnoo, Carrickfinn, Killahoey, Marble Hill, Downings, Portsalon Rathmullan, Culdaff, Stroove and Maghery.
Lifeguards are employed on all Blue Flag Beaches and Rathmullan beach over the bathing season form 1st June to 15th September.
Donegal County Council has beach wheelchairs available for use as follows:
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Donegal Beach Wheelchair Contact Details |
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Beach Name |
Beach Wheelchair Contact/ availability Booking is advisable |
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Bundoran |
When: Bathing season 1st June--15th Sept. Who: Booking on Facebook= The Spud Hut Bundoran-About-Services |
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Rossnowlagh |
When: All Year Who: Sandhouse Hotel. Tel: +353 (0) 71 9851777 email info@sandhouse.ie |
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Murvagh |
When: All Year Who: Michelle on 087 6005 002 or 086 8173054
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Fintra |
When: All Year Who: Kevin on 087 2362607. |
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Narin |
When: All Year Who: Mary on 074 9545216. Paul on 083 1800253 fb page Narin Beach. Motorized wheelchairs also. |
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Carrickfinn |
When: All Year Who: Carrickfinn Airport 353 (0)74 95 48284 |
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Killahoey |
When: Bathing season 1st June--15th Sept. Who: Beach Lifeguards from 12:00 - 18:30 on 087 279 7482 |
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Marble Hill |
When: All Year Who: Shandon Hotel at +353 (0)74 91 36137 |
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Downings |
When: All year Who: Downings Tidy Towns. Contact: +353 (0)85 216 0139 |
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Portsalon |
When: All Year Who: John Mc Collun on 086 851 6694 / Brendan Mc Bride 086 839 7360 |
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Culdaff |
When: All Year. Who: Mc Guinness shop Culdaff 074 937 9116 |
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Stroove |
When: Bathing season 1st June--15th Sept. Who: Beach Lifeguards from 12:00 - 18:30 on 087 258 1145 |
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Rathmullan No Blue Flag |
When: All Year Who: Rathmullan Beach in association with Rathmullan Sailing & Water sports School. Contact: rathmullanwatersports@gmail.com or phone 087 2314332. |
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Maghery (Dungloe) No Blue Flag |
When: All Year. Who: Maghery Community Centre on 074 952 2724 |
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All Terrain Wheelchairs
Donegal County Council has secured two all-terrain / beach wheelchairs. They can be found at the following locations.
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Buncrana Anglers Association Angling Centre
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30 Cahir O Doherty Avenue, Castle lane, Buncrana, Co Donegal |
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F93 WP78 |
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Club House Manager, Helen Smith 087 294 6407 BAA secretary, Cairán Fitzgerald 086 826 8652 Please only contact Cairán outside of working hours. |
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Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm |
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Sliabh Sneacht Centre
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Address |
Drumfries, Clonmany, Co. Donegal |
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F93 K6PH |
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074 936 1742 |
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Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:30pm Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Chair to be booked in advance and Sliabh Sneacht Centre staff can arrange for collection and drop-off of chair outside centre opening hours. |
For further information visit: govisitdonegal.ie
To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you book in advance. Beach wheelchairs are free of charge however Terms & Conditions apply.