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DUBLIN • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Shelley Banks

Dublin City Council

Not classified
SWIMMING STATUS TODAY

No active EPA restriction shown

EPA alert data last synced 24 Aug 2026, 03:20.

NO ACTIVE ALERT SHOWN
Can I swim here?No active EPA restriction shownCurrent EPA alert/restriction status
Current restrictionNone shown in current EPA alertsThis is not a guarantee of swimming conditions. Always check local signs, lifeguard instructions and the latest official advice at the beach.
Latest sampleExcellentIndividual sample result only
Last tested17 Aug 2026Latest sample stored from EPA

Current restrictions and beach signage take priority over annual classifications and individual sample results. Conditions can change between samples.

Annual EPA classificationNot classifiedLonger-term annual classification
Latest available sampleExcellent17 Aug 2026
E. coli75Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci15Latest sample result
Next monitoring—EPA schedule where available
Short-term pollution risk—EPA location profile field

Annual water quality history

Recent water samples

DateSample statusE. coliIntestinal enterococci
17 Aug 2026Excellent7515
10 Aug 2026Excellent101
4 Aug 2026Excellent13524
28 Jul 2026Good34567
27 Jul 2026Good46498
14 Jul 2026Excellent315
13 Jul 2026Excellent7544
5 Jul 2026Excellent1015
29 Jun 2026Excellent9814
28 Jun 2026Excellent7417
23 Jun 2026Excellent102
15 Jun 2026Excellent5223

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardYes
Litter binNo
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaYes

About this bathing water

Shelly Banks beach is located at the end of Southbank Road.

Official information

Managed by Dublin City Council.