Aughinish Bay — water body quality
near Burren, Clare
Aughinish Bay is a coastal water in Clare, near Burren, covering 5.6 km².
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Aughinish Bay | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Coastal water
- Area
- 5.6 km²
- County
- Clare
- Location
- 53.1544, -9.0343
Others in Clare
This page shows water-quality information, not swim-safety advice. For today's conditions and swim-safety guidance, check Water Safety Ireland.
Official classifications on this page contain EPA Water Framework Directive ecological status data © Environmental Protection Agency, licensed under CC-BY-4.0.