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Reviewed through 17 August 2026

Beach guide · County Clare

Ballyallia Lake, Ennis, County Clare

Small-stone inland bathing area beside Ballyallia Lake slipway

ClarePublic access

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Confirmed, unavailable and unknown are kept separate. Conditions and services can change; check notices when you arrive.

AccessPublic accessChecked 17 August 2026
ParkingConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
ToiletsNoChecked 12 November 2025
Accessible approachConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Dogs on leadConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

The place

About Ballyallia Lake, Ennis

Ballyallia Lake has an official inland bathing area based around a slipway, with small stones extending for about 70 metres along the shore. The lake is also protected as a Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and wildlife sanctuary. Walking, fishing and picnicking are recorded locally. Seasonal beach by-laws restrict dogs and horse riding between 11am and 6pm; check current water-quality notices and local conditions before bathing.

Beach details

What the evidence records

Water settingNot confirmedChecked 17 August 2026
Shore surfaceNot confirmedChecked 17 August 2026
Bathing-place statusIdentifiedChecked 17 August 2026
Water qualityNot confirmed

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