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Bishops Quarter

For current information on bathing water quality and related information, please refer to www.beaches.ie.

Bishops Quarter is a long beach situated in the Burren, north of Ballyvaughan. 

Please bring your litter home at the end of your visit to Bishops Quarter.  

Under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997-2003, dog-owners are required to clean up after their animals if it fouls in a public place such as public roads, footpaths, parks and beaches. Failure to do so can result in an on-the-spot fine of €150.

Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the summer season.

Motorised watercraft, surfing and the use of canoes and kayaks is prohibited in close proximity to swimmers.

Location

Bishops Quarter
Bishops Quarter
County Clare
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Lifeguarded hours

  • Lifeguard hours 11:00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m..
  • Daily starting 1st July to 31st August. 
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 7th & 8th September, 14th & 15th September

Amenities

  • Award: Green Coast
  • Disability accessible parking
  • Dogs allowed on lead

     

    No dogs allowed on the beach between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the summer season. Before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. dogs are allowed but must be on a lead.

  • First Aid
  • Information point
  • Lifebuoy
  • Lifeguarded
  • Parking
  • Toilets

Map of location

Longitude: -9.12866 Latitude: 53.129354

Content managed by: Roads, Environment and Water Services Department

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Location

Bishops Quarter
Bishops Quarter
Clare
Map

Lifeguarded hours

  • Lifeguard hours 11:00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m..
  • Daily starting 1st July to 31st August. 
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 7th & 8th September, 14th & 15th September