Beach · County Monaghan
Lough Muckno Water Sports Area
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 excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
Floating jetty and launching area for kayaks or small boats. enclosed area accessible to organised water sports only
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | — | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes | |
| Parking | Yes | Limited |
| 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 50, intestinal enterococci 10 (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 · 500 m 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.
Nature spot · 11 km 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.