Playdays

Bishopsquarter

Beach & coast Clare

Checked July 2026

Bishopsquarter is located in the Ballyvaughan Bay. There are a variety of habitats including rocky shores, muddy shores, a lagoon, low islands, sand dunes and a turlough. These habitats support a variety of plant and animal species. Activities include swimming, walking/running and angling. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season. Bishopsquarter is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2024 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2021 to 2024. Bishopsquarter 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: Before 11 am and after 6 pm during summer season, otherwise not allowed at all times onto beach during the summer.

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCar Parking, Dog Friendly, Toilets
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