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Carne

Beach & coast Wexford

Checked July 2026

Carne is a level sandy beach adjacent to Carne pier that faces east towards the Irish Sea. There is a dune system to the west of the beach. Carne is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2024 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2021 to 2024. Carne 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: 1st June and 15th September: no dogs in blue flag area between lifeguard markers from 11:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. Dogs on a lead are permitted through the blue flag area to access other beach areas.

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
Opening hoursToilets open 24 hours
What's therePier/Jetty
AmenitiesToilets
AccessibilityDisabled car parking is provided at the main car park. Beach wheelchair available. Available June to August inclusive. Located at public car park. Key from Carne Beach Caravan Park 053-9131131.
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