Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr
Not monitored
This spot isn't an officially designated bathing water, so it has no annual classification and no pollution-alert monitoring. Past sample results are shown below, but none is recent. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Checked against the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) · data last changed 7 days ago.
Sea conditions
Water temperature
15.1°C
Cool — comfortable for a shorter swim
Wave height
1.3 m
Significant wave height offshore; inshore conditions vary.
Tide
Going out
- Low water around UTC
- High water around UTC
Modelled values, not measurements — coastal water often differs from the open-sea model, and tide times are approximate to within about half an hour. Use official tide tables for anything that depends on precise timing.
About this spot
It is a scenic quiet small sandy beach on the north eastern shore of the island of Inis Oirr in outer Galway Bay. It is popular among locals and is accessed by a local tar road. Locals often fish from the strand. It lies near the airstrip and light house. It is a 15 minute walk from the pier to the beach. Spectacular views of the Clare coastline and surrounding countryside
This spot’s record
Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr is in Galway, about 19 km from Ennistimon. Across the 12 most recent samples published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), E. coli counts ranged from 10 to 52 per 100 ml. The highest was taken on 2 September 2024. A classification is calculated from percentiles across four seasons, so no single reading decides how this water is rated.
Recent sample results
The last 12 bacterial samples published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), most recent on the right. Counts are per 100 ml of water.
Dashed line: 500 E. coli per 100 ml, the Bathing Water Directive guide value for coastal / transitional waters.
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sept | 10 | 2 | Excellent |
| 10 Aug | 10 | 2 | Excellent |
| 13 Jul | 10 | 0 | Excellent |
| 15 Jun | 10 | 2 | Excellent |
| 27 May | 10 | 2 | Excellent |
| 1 Sept | 10 | 2 | Excellent |
A bathing water's official classification is calculated from percentiles across four bathing seasons, not from any single sample — so one high reading doesn't mean a spot is unsafe, and one low reading doesn't mean it's clean today.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- No
- Toilets
- No
- Accessible entry
- Yesno designated ramp or slipway but beach can be accessed from the local road
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
This spot has no official annual classification.
Common questions
- Can you swim at Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr right now?
- Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr is currently marked "Not monitored". This spot isn't an officially designated bathing water, so it has no annual classification and no pollution-alert monitoring. Past sample results are shown below, but none is recent. Assess conditions yourself before entering. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
- Is there a lifeguard at Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
- What facilities are there at Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr?
- Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr has accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).
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Nearby swimming spots
See all swimming spots near Ennistimon — about 19 km away.