Dromineer Beach
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
Checked against the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) · data last changed 2 months ago.
About this spot
Dromineer Beach is located on the eastern shores of Lough Derg, approximately ten kilometers north west of Nenagh town. The village has a long association with sailing and is currently home to the Nenagh Boat Club, the private Shannon Marina, the public Dromineer Harbour and it is also home to the Lough Derg RNLI Station. The ruins of Dromineer Tower which overlook the village date back to the 1500's. The beach area which extends to approximately 120m in length is defined by piers which delineate the extent of the beach area to the north and south. It is a slightly sloping stony, shingle beach and encompasses a total area of 0.01km2. A central oval pier divides the beach area and houses a number of seating benches and a grass area. The area is designated a special area of conservation and is home to many species of protected birds. An aquapark operates in the vicinity of Dromineer Beach during the summer months. Other activities in the immediate area include swimming, boating, angling, kayaking, SUP boarding and pedal boats.
This spot’s record
Dromineer Beach is in Tipperary, about 9 km from Nenagh. Dromineer Beach was rated Good in 2025 by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Across the 12 most recent samples published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), E. coli counts ranged from 31 to 384 per 100 ml. The highest was taken on 21 July 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: 500 E. coli per 100 ml, the Bathing Water Directive guide value for coastal / transitional waters.
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept | 51 | 14 | Excellent |
| 17 Aug | 153 | 19 | Excellent |
| 20 Jul | 55 | 19 | Excellent |
| 22 Jun | 91 | 24 | Excellent |
| 25 May | 31 | 11 | Excellent |
| 11 Sept | 52 | 29 | 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.
Quality over the last 2 years
- Not classified2024
- Good2025
This water has improved, from Not classified in 2024 to Good in 2025.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- YesLifeguarded Zone
- Parking
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessible entry
- No
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
Classified Good in 2025.
Dromineer Beach is classified as achieving a Good Water Quality result in 2025 based on the assessment of bacterilogical results for the period of 2024 to 2025. Dromineer Beach was newly identified in 2024 as a beach for monitoring, management and assessment under the requirements of the 2008 Bathing Water Quality Regulations. 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 Dromineer Beach right now?
- Dromineer Beach 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 Dromineer Beach?
- the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Dromineer Beach as Good 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 Dromineer Beach?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Dromineer Beach. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
- Is there a lifeguard at Dromineer Beach?
- Yes — Dromineer Beach has lifeguard cover. Hours: Lifeguarded Zone. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.
- What facilities are there at Dromineer Beach?
- Dromineer Beach has toilets, parking. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).
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