Playdays

Esker, Banagher

Beach & coast Galway

Checked July 2026

Esker is a man made bathing water area on the western bank of the river Shannon in Banagher on the Galway side. It is a concrete rectangular structure and is held in position by 4 large posts piled driven into the river bed. The pool is accessed by a wooden bridge at it's southern end. Lifeguard: No Dogs:

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesDog Friendly
Accessibilityaccessible at waters edge via walkway
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
Nearby essentials

Live results on Google Maps — opens in a new tab.

Been here? Help the next family 👋

5 seconds: tap what you found — it shows up for every parent planning a visit.

Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area