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Reviewed through 17 August 2026

Beach guide · County Mayo

Old Head Beach, Louisburgh, County Mayo

Sandy Mayo bathing beach at Old Head

MayoPublic 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
ToiletsConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Accessible approachConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Seasonal lifeguardConfirmedChecked 17 August 2026
Dogs on leadConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

The place

About Old Head Beach, Louisburgh

Old Head Beach is a sheltered beach with a sandy substrate. The length of the beach at Old Head is backed by rocky cliffs. Public access is recorded, but the usable shore and final approach can still change with tide, weather and local conditions. Official information lists parking, toilets and seasonal lifeguard provision; check current availability and local notices before relying on them.

Beach details

What the evidence records

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

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