Keeldra Lough
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
Checked against the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) · data last changed 24 days ago.
About this spot
Keeldra Lake could be classified as muddy, with a semi-natural riparian zone. This bathing area is approximately 2,000 m2 and the principal swimming zone is expected on the shore side of this man-made pier.
This spot’s record
Keeldra Lough is in Leitrim, about 24 km from Granard. Keeldra Lough has been rated Excellent in each of the 4 bathing seasons classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), 2022 through 2025. Across the 12 most recent samples published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), E. coli counts ranged from 0 to 120 per 100 ml. The highest was taken on 25 August 2025. 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: 1000 E. coli per 100 ml, the Bathing Water Directive guide value for inland waters.
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sept | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 31 Aug | 0 | 3 | Excellent |
| 17 Aug | 41 | 16 | Excellent |
| 4 Aug | 43 | 129 | Good |
| 21 Jul | 9 | 75 | Excellent |
| 6 Jul | 1 | 103 | Good |
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.
Quality over the last 4 years
- Excellent2022
- Excellent2023
- Excellent2024
- Excellent2025
This water has been rated Excellent in each of the last 4 years.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessible entry
- YesThere is a gentle sloping concrete slipway for users to access to the lake shore. There are no disability accessible points to the lake for bathing. There are a number of steps to navigate to gain entry to the bathing water. A hand rail is in place for support when using the steps for access.
- Dogs
- NoDogs are not permitted during the bathing season (1st June-15th September)
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
Classified Excellent in 2025.
Keeldra Lough is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Keeldra Lough 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.
Official bathing-water profileCommon questions
- Can you swim at Keeldra Lough right now?
- Keeldra Lough 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 Keeldra Lough?
- the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Keeldra Lough 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 Keeldra Lough?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Keeldra Lough. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
- Is there a lifeguard at Keeldra Lough?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for Keeldra Lough. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
- What facilities are there at Keeldra Lough?
- Keeldra Lough has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).
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