Carrowmore Beach is a fine sandy beach consisting of a sandy dune area to the east. Swimming is prohibited towards the eastern end of the beach in the general area of Bunowen River and Tulin Beach. Carrowmore Strand forms part of the Cloghmoyle Dunes proposed National Heritage Area (pNHA) (Site Code 001483). Activities include swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba-diving/snorkelling and fishing. The bathing water is approximately 0.3km² in area. The medium and maximum water depth within the designated bathing water is 0.5m and 5.0m respectively depending on tides. Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh is classified as achieving Sufficient Water Quality in 2024 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2021 to 2024. Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh achieved a Good Water Quality rating in 2023, 2022 and 2021. 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 only allowed before 12pm and after 6.30pm during the bathing season (1st June to 15th September), otherwise allowed at all times onto beach.
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