Beach Wheelchairs – Our guide to where to find and how to book
June 1 2021, 06:48pm
A record number of Irish beaches were awarded a Blue Flag this year and the highest number ever also offer beach wheelchairs. See our up-to-date list below with contact information for booking.
DFI believe people with disabilities should not be excluded from one of the defining experiences of an Irish summer – a day out with family or friends on one of our magnificent beaches.
DFI’s woman in the South, Áine O’Sullivan, is part of An Taisce’s Blue Flag jury since 2019. We’re working to make access to beaches a more important part of the prestigious Blue Flag award.
“Beach days can be a very exciting day for all the family, but unfortunately not all can have the same experience as some Irish beaches are just not suitable for people with mobility issues. Plan ahead and enjoy what Ireland has to offer you”, said Áine
DFI’s Community Development team often work with local authorities to open-up Irish beaches. This work takes many forms from improving the pathways to providing ramps to beach wheelchairs.
A great resource when looking for a beach is this site; https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/ Once you input a search criteria, you can add filters, such as “Disability Access” and find wheelchair accessible beaches. A separate filter for beach wheelchairs will show you where to go in your area.
It should be noted that some of the beaches providing beach wheelchairs do not have the Blue Flag and not all Blue Flag beaches have disability access. So it’s best to plan ahead using these resources while we continue to work towards better access on all.
Location | County | Contact Details | Website | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kilkee | Clare | Available through July and August 11am to 5:30pm. To make a booking please call Kilkee Waterworld 065-9056855 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESHBWC070_0000_0400 |
YES |
Lahinch | Clare | Available through July and August. To book please contact Lahinch Seaworld on 065-7081900 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESHBWC100_0000_0100 |
YES |
Warren, Cregane Strand | Cork | Rosscarbery Pitch and Putt Club are the people to contact at 087-2186529 or Email address: shangrila@eircom.net | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESWBWC110_0000_0100 |
YES |
| Redbarn Youghal | Cork | The Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre Redbarn on 024-93095.
| https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESWBWC020_0000_0100 |
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Carrickfinn | Donegal | Beach Wheelchair is available at Donegal Airport by arrangement – 074- 9548284 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENWBWC160_0000_0200 |
YES |
Downings | Donegal | Beach Wheelchair is available via the Downings Tidy Towns by arrangement - 087 6152351 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENWBWC190_0000_0100 |
YES |
Marble Hill | Donegal | A beach wheelchair can be booked via David Friel at david.friel@donegalcoco.ie or 087 7801596. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENWBWC190_0000_0200 |
YES |
Naran | Donegal | Before your visit please contact, Mary Nicholson at 074 9545216. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENWBWC120_0000_0100 |
YES |
Rathmullan | Donegal | To book your beach wheelchair contact Aengus 086 8123019, rathmullanwatersports@gmail.com or www.rathmullansailing.com | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENWBWC220_0000_0200 |
NO |
Rossnowlagh | Donegal | Rossnowlagh Beach wheelchair is available from the Sandhouse Hotel and Marine Spa. Tel: +353 (0) 71 9851777 or email info@sandhouse.ie | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENWBWC010_0000_0200 |
YES |
Dollymount | Dublin | Beach wheelchairs can be booked by emailing pat.corrigan@dublincity.ie. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEEABWC090_0000_0400 |
NO |
Donabate, Balcarrick Beach | Dublin | A Hippocampe beach wheelchair chair is available at Balcarrick Beach, Donabate during August by contacting the Shoreline Hotel on 01 8346153. You are strongly advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment. You will be asked to complete a booking form and to present a valid ID as proof of identity. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEEABWC020_0000_0100 |
NO |
Killiney | Dublin | There is beach wheelchair availability at Killiney Beach but this is only during the bathing season and only if lifeguards are on duty. You must first register for the service. Download copy of the registration form www.dlrcoco.ie, or call into the Civic Hub to pick up a printed copy. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEEABWC100_0000_0400 |
YES |
Portmarnock, Velvet Strand | Dublin | A Hippocampe beach wheelchair chair is available at Portmarnock Beach by contacting 086-8222646. The service is free of charge, but you are strongly advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment. You will be asked to complete a booking form and to present a valid ID as proof of identity. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEEABWC070_0000_0200 |
YES |
Skerries, South Beach | Dublin | You are strongly advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment, call 086-8090153. You will be asked to complete a booking form and to present a valid ID as proof of identity. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEEABWC020_0000_0500 |
NO |
Salthill | Galway | To book beach wheelchair contact Amanda Scott - Amanda.Scott@abilitywest.ie, Phone: 091 540900. Advanced booking is advised. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEWEBWC170_0000_0200 |
YES |
Ballinskelligs | Kerry | Contact Cafe Cois Trá, Ballinskelligs to book a Beach Wheelchair on 087 2965874. Available weekdays (up to 3 hours) 12 noon to 7 pm. Available weekends (up to 3 hours)- 11am to 7pm. Further information is available on Kerry County Council's website www.kerrycoco.ie | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESWBWC200_0000_0100 |
YES |
Ballybunnion North | Kerry | Beach Wheelchair available for Ballybunnion North beach. To book: contact Collins' Seaweed Baths on 068 27469 Available times- Weekdays 12 noon to 6pm Weekends 11am to 6pm | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESHBWC060_0000_0200 |
NO |
Inch | Kerry | Beach wheelchair available for Inch. To book the beach wheelchair contact the Lifeguard Hut on 086 2663186. Available times (up to 3 hour slots): Weekdays: 12 noon to 7pm Weekends: 11am to 7pm | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESWBWC230_0000_0200 |
YES |
Clogherhead | Louth | Beach Wheelchair available from Celtic Canoes Clogherhead contact David Reddy (085) 8758092 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IENBBWC025_0000_0200 |
YES |
Ballinesker | Wexford | To book contact Curracloe Holiday Villas 053-9137241. June to August inclusive. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWC010_0000_0250 |
YES |
Carne | Wexford | Available June to August inclusive. Located at public car park. Key from Carne Beach Caravan Park 053-9131131. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWC050_0000_0300 |
YES |
Courtown North | Wexford | TBC. Not available yet in 2021 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWC010_0000_0400 |
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Curracloe | Wexford | Available May to October inclusive. Contact The Surf Shack 053- 9137679 / 087-7519194 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWC010_0000_0200 |
YES |
Duncannon | Wexford | TBC. Not available yet in 2021 | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWT100_0100_0100 |
NO |
Kilmore Quay Small Beach | Wexford |
To book Stella Maris Centre 053 9129922 or online at https://wexfordcoco.simplybook.it/v2/#book/service/8/. Beach wheelchair is available June to August.
| https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/BPNBF330000250001 |
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Morriscastle | Wexford | Contact Lawler's Shop 053-9130334 June to Aug inclusive. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWC010_0000_0300 |
YES |
Rosslare Strand | Wexford | Contact Centra Shop, Strand Road, Rosslare 053 9173060. June to August inclusive. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IESEBWC010_0000_0100 |
YES |
Brittas Bay North | Wicklow | The Beach Wheelchair is available at Brittas Bay North Beach 7 days a week from 11am – 7pm during the bathing season in June, July and August and over the first 2 weekends of September. Special requests can be made outside of this period. It must be reserved in advance using the booking system at https://www.wicklow.ie/Living/Beachwheelchair. | https://www.beaches.ie/find-a-beach/#/beach/IEEABWC140_0000_0300 |
YES |