Shelling Hill/Templetown

About this spot

Templetown beach is a large open gently sloping beach consisting of sand and shingle and facing to the south. The bathing water is located in an area that is backing onto sandy dunes. Templetown beach consists of sand dunes which support a variety of plant species. There is a variety of wildlife located including limpets and crabs. The bathing area is approximately 0.2Km in length however the beach extends beyond the designated bathing area to the west and the east. The beach is gently sloping into the sea.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

YesWheelchair Access

Dogs

YesDuring the blue flag season dogs are not allowed on the beach between 11am and 6pm

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

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

Shelling Hill/Templetown 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 Shelling Hill/Templetown?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Shelling Hill/Templetown 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 Shelling Hill/Templetown?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Shelling Hill/Templetown?

Yes — Shelling Hill/Templetown has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Shelling Hill/Templetown?

Shelling Hill/Templetown has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).