Carne
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
About this spot
Carne is a level sandy beach adjacent to Carne pier that faces east towards the Irish Sea. There is a dune system to the west of the beach.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- Yes
- Parking
- YesPublic car parking available onsite
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessible entry
- YesDisabled car parking is provided at the main car park. Beach wheelchair located in car park
- Dogs
- No1st June and 15th September: no dogs in blue flag area between lifeguard markers from 11:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. Dogs on a lead are permitted through the blue flag area to access other beach areas.
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
Classified Excellent in 2025.
Carne is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Carne 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 Carne right now?
- Carne 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 Carne?
- the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Carne 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 Carne?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Carne. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
- Is there a lifeguard at Carne?
- Yes — Carne has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.
- What facilities are there at Carne?
- Carne has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).