An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán

About this spot

An Trá Mór is a sandy beach located along the Connemara coastline. The strand itself is located between areas of rocky shore and is surrounded by farmland. The beach supports a variety of plants, birds and animals. Seals and otters can be spotted off the coastline. Activities include swimming, bathing and some water sports.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yesweekends June/Sept. weekdays July Aug

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

No

Dogs

NoNo dogs allowed on designated blue flag beaches during lifeguard hours. Dogs allowed on a lead at all other times.

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán 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 An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán right now?

An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán 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 An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán 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 An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán?

Yes — An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán has lifeguard cover. Hours: weekends June/Sept. weekdays July Aug. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán?

An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán has toilets, parking. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).