Beach information, bathing-water quality, coastal conditions, environmental monitoring and practical updates for communities and visitors around Ireland.
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.
| Date | Sample status | E. coli | Intestinal enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | Excellent | 10 | <1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Excellent | <10 | 1 |
| 26 May 2026 | Excellent | 10 | 3 |
White Bay beach Cuán bán in County Cork is a secluded surf strand on the East side of Cork Harbour Inlet, near Roches Point. It is located approximately 17Km from the town of Midleton. The beach faces in a South Westerly direction and extends about 150 Meters in length. The beach has a sloping gradient, with soft sandy surface and is surrounded by rocks and headlands on either side. Seaweed and stones are also visible at the high water mark.
Managed by Cork County Council.
