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MONAGHAN • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Lough Muckno Bathing Area

Monaghan County 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 samplePoorIndividual 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 samplePoor17 Aug 2026
E. coli120Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci570Latest 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 2026Poor120570
13 Jul 2026Excellent208
2 Jun 2026Excellent14090

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsYes
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportYes
Information boardNo
Litter binYes
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaNo

About this bathing water

Concrete ramp with handrail from shore into 500mm of water. Grass area beside ramp , area where ducks congregate.

Official information

Managed by Monaghan County Council.