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Reviewed through 17 August 2026

Beach guide · County Donegal

Port Arthur Beach, Derrybeg, County Donegal

Sandy Donegal bathing beach at Port Arthur

DonegalPublic access

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Know before you go

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 Port Arthur Beach, Derrybeg

Portarthur beach is a north facing, long sandy beach; confined by a rocky outcrop east of Inishmeane Island to the North and a small estuary to the south. Fixed dunes are frequent throughout the site. Public access is recorded, but the usable shore and final approach can still change with tide, weather and local conditions. Official information lists parking; check current availability and local notices before relying on them.

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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