Beach · County Monaghan
Lough Major - the beach
ToiletsParking
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 sufficient. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
50-70m man-made sand beach
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | — | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes | |
| Parking | Yes | |
| 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 |
Latest sample (2026-09-07): E. coli 560, intestinal enterococci 24 (cfu/100 ml).
Outdoors in County Monaghan this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct11° / 6°Medium rain showers
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 10°Sun with grey cloud
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 · 100 m awayTown Park, BallybayParkTown Park, Ballybay, County Monaghan, is a charming place nestled by the shore of Lough Major. The park has a variety of amenities and scenic views that make it a delightful place to visit.
Nature spot · 11 km awayLough Muckno Leisure ParkParkLough Muckno Leisure Park is set on 900 acres of wooded country with many activities including fishing, walking trails, water sports and picnic areas.