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Balbriggan, Front Strand Beach

Beach & coast Dublin

Checked July 2026

Balbriggan Front Beach is a small flat sandy beach with an adjacent working harbour. Balbriggan, Front Strand Beach was assigned a changes class in 2024 on the basis of improvement works carried out by Fingal County Council. Balbriggan, Front strand was classified as having Poor Water Quality rating in the years 2021 to 2023. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health. Lifeguard: Yes 11am - 7pm weekends only in June and fulltime in July and August Dogs:

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCar Parking, Dog Friendly, Toilets
AccessibilityBeach wheelchair available. Not available
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area