Beach · County Dublin
Dun Laoghaire Baths
Can I swim here? Swimming is advised against for the whole season
Water quality classification Poor. DLR are committed to maintaining the classification of the Dun Laoghaire Baths at a compliant level and are implementing a plan to rectify the situation that has resulted in the Poor classification for DLB. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
The Dún Laoghaire Baths re-opened in December 2022 after significant redevelopment of the facility. The works included the refurbishment of the baths pavilion, the construction of a new 35m jetty with built in seating, the installation of the Roger Casement statue, a simple changing shelter, the refurbished Edwardian gazebo and a new walkway from Newtownsmith. Access to the water is via two sets of steps. One from the main lower platform and one from the jetty. Both sets of steps lead swimmers into the Bathing Area. The Bathing Area has two yellow marker buoys installed for swimmer safety. These buoys alert watercraft users that swimmers will be present between these buoys and the shore. (Dun Laoghaire Bath Photographs used are credited to Ste Murray).
Poor (2025): Fails the minimum standard. The EPA advises against bathing for the season.
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Poor | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | Yes | This bathing area is lifeguarded every day in June (as resources permit), July and August, and the first two weekends of September. |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes | Public toilets are available in the Peoples Park |
| Parking | Yes | Public parking is available in Windsor Terrace carpark |
| Wheelchair access | Yes | There is ramped access from Queens Road onto the bathing area platform |
| Beach wheelchair | No | |
| Public transport | Yes | Sandycove and Glasthule Dart station is a short walk away. Dun Laoghaire is services by several bus routes from across Dublin. |
| First aid | Yes | An AED is available on the wall of the Pavilion building |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | There are 3 ring buoys located within the bathing area. One at the end of the pier, one at the bottom of the South steps and one on the wall beside the changing shelter |
| Information board | Yes | A beach information board is provided on the wall beside the changing shelter. Information is also provided via the digital screen |
| Activity zones | No | |
| Litter bins | Yes | Litter bins are provided |
| Recycling | No |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs on a lead
- No cars on the beachNo car access
- Car-free zoneYes
Latest sample (2026-09-14): E. coli <10, intestinal enterococci 2 (cfu/100 ml).
The EPA's bathing water profile
Outdoors in County Dublin this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Scattered clouds
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 13°Scattered clouds
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