The golden strand of Curracloe stretches from Raven Point to Ballyconnigar and is known for its soft sand, brilliant bathing and delicate dunes.
Whatever water activities you’re taking part in today, use these changing, shower and toilet facilities to get the most out of your visit.
Small usage fees apply. These contribute to the on-going maintenance of the facilities. Access to the facilities requires a bank card or phone payment at the point of entry.
Getting here:
Public Transport
Bus Éireann: Ireland's most extensive national bus service
Ireland rail travel information - Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail
Water Quality and Lifeguarding Info:
Beaches.ie - Find the best lake and sea swimming near you
Opening hours
7 days a week - 00:00 - 00:00
Facilities are not available overnight.
Fees:
Unisex Toilets - €0.50
Showers - €3
The Facilities
Changing, Toilet and Shower Cubicles
To access a cubicle
• Tap your bank card or phone on the payment terminal beside the cubicle door.
• On entering, the door will close and lock behind you.
• Before leaving, make sure you have ALL your belongings.
Unisex Showers
Payment allows access to the cubicle and a four minute hot shower that you can start when you’re ready.
Accessible Toilet and Shower
For those with additional needs ONLY. To use the shower, tap your bank card or phone on the payment terminal inside.
Changing Places Toilet
For those with complex needs ONLY and their carers. It is NOT a family changing room or for baby changing.
Lockers
To activate a locker:
• Create a 4-digit code on your locker to secure it.
• To re-open your locker, enter your 4-digit code.
Make sure you remove ALL belongings.
Please look after these facilities.
Caring for the environment
The beach here is within a Special Protection Area (SPA), called the Raven SPA.
This designation helps us protect vulnerable habitats and species including the Greenland White-fronted Goose, Common Scoter, Red-throated Diver, Cormorant, Grey Plover and Sanderling.
Curracloe is also home to an ever-changing and fragile dune system. Flowering plants, lizards and toads all call these dunes their home. We can all help to protect this important habitat by leaving it undisturbed.
As you enjoy the water, please respect the local wildlife. Enjoy your visit and leave knowing you’ve helped to protect this special place. We can all do more to look after the places we visit – find out how:
leavenotraceireland.org and cleancoasts.org
Respect and Protect
• Tread with care and leave no trace
• Take nothing but your litter and memories
• Do not camp or light fires
• Take special care not to disturb wildlife
• Keep to established paths to preserve special
habitats and the sensitive dunes
Check, Clean and Dry
Stop the spread of invasive plants and animals which can harm wildlife, kill fish and block waterways.
• Check all gear, clothing and footwear after leaving the water for mud, aquatic animals or plant material. Remove anything you find and leave it at the site.
• Clean everything as soon as you can. Pay particular attention to nets, waders and areas that are damp and hard to inspect. Use hot water (at least 45°C) or a high-pressure spray when possible.
• Dry all equipment and clothing until dry for at least 48 hours as some invasive species can live for weeks in damp conditions. Disinfect all items if complete drying is not possible.
Contact
In an emergency call: 112 or 999
For general enquiries or to report damage:
(053) 919 6000
To display a notice at the facilities: (053) 919 6000
Beach Warden: (053) 919 6000