Beaches: Ballybunion, Ballyheigue, Banna, Fenit, Inch, Derrymore

Ballyheigue is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times. There is no vegetation of note at the rear of the majority of the bathing water. A section of the southern end of the bathing water backs onto a sand dune system which is part of an extensive area of sand dunes running south for approximately 9km to Barrow. The Akeragh, Banna and Barrow Harbour Special Protection Area, site code 004079, and the Akeragh, Banna and Barrow Harbour Special Area of Conservation, site code 000332, are located 600m south of Ballyheigue bathing waters. Activities include swimming, walking, sailing and surfing. The bathing area is approximately 343m wide. Ballyheigue is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2024 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2021 to 2024. Ballyheigue has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2021 to 2024. 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 Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on the Blue-Flag section of the Beach (ie. within the Lifeguard Patrol area) between 11am and 7pm each day from the 1st June to 15th September inclusive.