Playdays

Councillers Strand

Beach & coast Waterford

Checked July 2026

Popular beach, with a paved hill to access it. This blue flag award-winning, south-facing beach lies at the northern end of the village of dunmore east. The sheltered cove is picture-postcard pretty, with its backdrop of whitewashed stone cottages and turquoise sea waters. The beach has clean, golden-red sand and is flanked by striking sandstone cliffs. The sheltered cove is popular with swimmers. There is a designated swimming area and lifeguards watch the beach every day during July and August and at weekends in June and September. Parking is available at the top of the cove from which a steep path leads down to the beach. There are good cafes near the beach. Shore Surface: Manmade Surface. Paddling: Yes. Jumping Or Diving: No. Lifeguard During Summer: No Information. Family Friendly: Yes. Swim Buoys: Yes

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCafe/Restaurant, Car Parking
AccessibilityAccessible: Yes.
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