Can you swim at Omey Island Strand right now?

Omey Island Strand is not an officially monitored bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Treat it as unmonitored and assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Omey Island Strand?

No lifeguard cover is listed for Omey Island Strand. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

What facilities are there at Omey Island Strand?

Omey Island Strand has accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).

Omey Island Strand

Not monitored

This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.

About this spot

Omey is a sheltered island located 600m approx. off shore. The island is 1 sq. mile and is covered by wind blown sandy soils. Access is by Connemara's only sub sea road via the village of Claddaghduff. The beach is to the northern edge of the island. There is an early Christian monastic site and it is a good place to view rolling Atlantic surf, dolphins and choughs. The interior of the island is taken up by Fahy Lough where swans, ducks, brown trout and the occasional pair of otters can be seen.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard: No
Parking: No
Toilets: No
Accessible entry: Yesdrive onto beach
Dogs: Yes
Public transport: No

Official water quality

This spot has no official annual classification.

Common questions

Can you swim at Omey Island Strand right now?: Omey Island Strand is not an officially monitored bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Treat it as unmonitored and assess conditions yourself.
Is there a lifeguard at Omey Island Strand?: No lifeguard cover is listed for Omey Island Strand. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
What facilities are there at Omey Island Strand?: Omey Island Strand has accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).