Drumnatinny

About this spot

Drumnatinny beach consists of a long sandy north facing beach; confined by Ballyness Bay to the West and by Crockagarran and a small series of headlands to the East. There is a wide variety plant species especially amongst the vegetated dunes. There are also varied ranges of bird and animal species. Ballyness Bay exposes extensive mud flats and sand flats at low tides. Activities at Drumnatinny beach include swimming, kayaking, boating, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, power boating and other land based activities on the beach with the majority of users walking along the long shore. The designated bathing area is approx. 1.317km2 and the extent along the water is approximately is 4250m. There is an evenly sloped gradient off the beach getting to a depth of 1m approximately 10m out from the water line.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

No

Parking

Yes

Toilets

No

Accessible entry

No

Dogs

Yes

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Drumnatinny is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Drumnatinny 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 Drumnatinny right now?

Drumnatinny 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 Drumnatinny?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Drumnatinny 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 Drumnatinny?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Drumnatinny?

No lifeguard cover is listed for Drumnatinny. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

What facilities are there at Drumnatinny?

Drumnatinny has parking. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).