Cappagh Beach, Kilrush

For current information on bathing water quality and related information, please refer to www.beaches.ie. Cappagh is a rocky beach with stones of up to 30cm and is located on the northern side of the small pier. Activities include swimming and bird watching.  

Important note

Please bring your litter home at the end of your visit to Cappagh Beach.  

Under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997-2003, dog-owners are required to clean up after their animals if it fouls in a public place such as public roads, footpaths, parks and beaches. Failure to do so can result in an on-the-spot fine of €150.

Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the summer season.

Motorised watercraft, surfing and the use of canoes and kayaks is prohibited in close proximity to swimmers.

Amenities

  • Dogs allowed on lead. No dogs allowed on the beach between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the summer season. Before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. dogs are allowed but must be on a lead.
  • First Aid
  • Information point
  • Lifebuoy
  • Lifeguarded
  • Litter bin
  • Parking
  • Toilets
Enquiries website
More information on beaches.ie website
Opening times
  • Lifeguard hours 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m..
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday Monday) of June.
  • Daily starting 1st July to 31st August.
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 7th & 8th September; 14th & 15th September.
Enquiries address
Cappagh Beach, Kilrush , Cappagh Pier , Kilrush
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