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Reviewed through 17 August 2026

Beach guide · County Galway

Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha, County Galway

Sandy Galway bathing place at Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha

GalwayCoastPublic 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 approachNoChecked 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 Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha

Trá na bhForbacha is a sandy beach and can be subject to very strong wave action and currents. The beach supports a wide variety of shellfish, birds, animals and plants. 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 settingCoastChecked 17 August 2026
Shore surfaceSandChecked 17 August 2026
Bathing-place statusIdentifiedChecked 17 August 2026
Water qualityNot confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

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