Beach · County Kerry
Derrymore
Dogs on a lead
Can I swim here? Outside the bathing season
The bathing season runs from 1 June to 15 September. Outside it the water is not tested weekly and lifeguards are not on duty. The last sample, on 7 September 2026, was excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
Derrymore Beach is located just a few miles from Tralee in County Kerry. It is a stunning sandy beach, ideal for walking.
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | No | |
| Parking | No | |
| Wheelchair access | No | |
| Beach wheelchair | No | |
| Public transport | No | |
| First aid | No | |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | |
| Information board | No | |
| Activity zones | No | |
| Litter bins | No | |
| Recycling | No |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs on a lead
- No cars on the beach
Latest sample (2026-09-07): E. coli <10, intestinal enterococci 1 (cfu/100 ml).
Outdoors in County Kerry this week
Best day outdoors: Fri, 9 Oct — a little daytime rain, windy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 11°Grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rain
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 3.8 km awayAn tOileán MórSamphire IslandIslandMake the trip to Great Samphire Island and enjoy panoramic views of Tralee Bay in County Kerry.
Nature spot · 4.5 km awayCamp BeachBeachCampCamp is a small village located near the Slieve Mish Mountains in County Kerry. The beach here is a long safe stretch enjoyed by many.