Port, Lurganboy

The beach is mainly sandy with a small area of rocks consisting of sand dunes. There are mature sand dunes located on the beach which support a variety of plant species. There is also a variety of wildlife including crabs and seaweed. The nearest sites which have a statutory designation for conservation are Clogherhead SAC and Dunany Point NHA. The length of the bathing area is approximately 2300m in length. The beach is gently sloping into the sea at the bathing area. Port, Lurganboy is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2024 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2021 to 2024. Port, Lurganboy 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: During the bathing season dogs are prohibited from the beach between 11am and 6pm