Playdays

River Barrow Clashganny

Beach & coast Carlow

Checked July 2026

River bathing area accessed from the riverside track. The River Barrow is a navigation river with weirs and lock gates at several locations. Clashganny weir and lock provides swimming oppourtunities above and below the weir. Lifeguard: Yes Dogs:

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCar Parking, Dog Friendly, Toilets
AccessibilityAccess to bathing area along a river side track. The quality or the surface is weather dependent.
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