Nature spot · County Mayo
Clare Island, Louisburgh
The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.
Clare Island, Louisburgh is a sandy, rural beach located on an island off the coast of Mayo in the west of Ireland. Visitors can visit the island by taking the ferry from Roonagh Pier.
Clare Island, Louisburgh Beach in County Mayo is located very near Roonagh Pier. All boats arriving to the island must berth at this pier. Roonagh Pier is approx 6 miles from Louisburgh and 18 miles form Westport.
Clare Island has a small population of approx 250 people. Lifeguards are not on duty during the summer bathing season but lifebuoys are provided on the beach.
Outdoors in County Mayo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C
Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00
Heavy spells of rain.
Be aware of potential impacts:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
- Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Nature spot · 100 m awayCliaraClare IslandBeachClare IslandClare Island was once home to the famous pirate Queen Grace O'Malley and is the largest and highest of Clew Bay's many islands, with dramatic coastal cliffs and spectacular views of one of Ireland's best known peaks, Croagh Patrick.
Nature spot · 10 km awaySpanish Armada ViewpointBeachThe Spanish Armada Viewpoint provides exceptional views of Clew Bay to the south and Clare Island to the south-west.