Official annual classification
OLD HEAD BEACH, LOUISBURGH
2025: ExcellentNot a live safety signal. This is an annual official classification. Temporary pollution, algae, weather, currents or closures may change current conditions. Check the competent authority before swimming.
Quality history
Historical annual classifications from the EEA record, where available.
2025Excellent
2024Excellent
2023Excellent
2022Excellent
2021Good
2020Good
2019Good
2018Good
2017Good
2016Good
2015Good
History summary
4 of 11 classified seasons in the 2015–2025 record are Excellent; the previous classified season (2024) was Excellent.
Nearby official bathing waters
Closest records in Ireland by straight-line distance. This is not road distance or a live safety ranking.
CARROWMORE BEACH, LOUISBURGH
Coastal · Sufficient3.7 kmBERTRA BEACH, MURRISK
Coastal · Excellent7.2 kmCARROWNISKEY, LOUISBURGH
Coastal · Excellent9.5 kmCLARE ISLAND, LOUISBURGH
Coastal · Excellent12.4 kmMULRANNY BEACH
Coastal · Excellent13.4 km
Coastal · Sufficient3.7 kmBERTRA BEACH, MURRISK
Coastal · Excellent7.2 kmCARROWNISKEY, LOUISBURGH
Coastal · Excellent9.5 kmCLARE ISLAND, LOUISBURGH
Coastal · Excellent12.4 kmMULRANNY BEACH
Coastal · Excellent13.4 km
Official source
Data source: European Environment Agency (EEA); bathing-water data and coordinates are reported by national authorities. Imported for this site on 2026-09-14.
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