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Ireland continues to have overwhelmingly high bathing-water standards, with 98 per cent of officially designated sites meeting the required standard in the latest national…
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EPA alert data last synced 24 Aug 2026, 03:20.
Current restrictions and beach signage take priority over annual classifications and individual sample results. Conditions can change between samples.
Ballycuggeran is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Ballycuggeran has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. 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.
| Date | Sample status | E. coli | Intestinal enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Excellent | 10 | 10 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Excellent | <10 | <10 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Excellent | <10 | 10 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Excellent | <10 | <10 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Excellent | <10 | 10 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Excellent | 10 | <10 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Excellent | 74 | <10 |
| 26 May 2026 | Excellent | 10 | 10 |
Ballycuggeran bathing area is sandy and extends approximately 80m along the shoreline of Lough Derg Special Protection Area. The shoreline in the vicinity of the bathing area is fringed with swamp vegetation. Lough Derg supports a vast variety of birds and fish species. Lough Derg is a popular lake for swimming, sailing and wind surfing. It is also popular for fishing. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.
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