Garrylucas, White Strand

About this spot

Garrylucas beach is a gently sloping, sandy beach which is flanked on both sides by rocky cliffs. The beach is a south west facing beach and is quite open to rough weather and rough seas. Garrylucas beach has sand dunes to the north and Garrylucas Marsh proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA 000087) is located north of the dunes. The beach is used to some extent by anglers, walkers, surfers and windsurfers.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

No

Dogs

NoDogs are not allowed on this beach between 10.30 a.m. & 7.00 p.m. during the bathing season which runs from 1st June to 15th September.

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Garrylucas, White Strand is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Garrylucas, White Strand has achieved an Excellent 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 and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Common questions

Can you swim at Garrylucas, White Strand right now?

Garrylucas, White Strand is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.

What is the water quality like at Garrylucas, White Strand?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Garrylucas, White Strand as Excellent in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Is there a swimming ban or warning at Garrylucas, White Strand?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Garrylucas, White Strand. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Garrylucas, White Strand?

Yes — Garrylucas, White Strand has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Garrylucas, White Strand?

Garrylucas, White Strand has toilets, parking. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).