Seafield, Quilty

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2024-10-14

Seafield, Quilty is a beach in the county of Clare. During bathing season, a lifeguard is on duty. Parking near the beach. Dogs on lead allowed.
Seafield Beach is a peaceful sandy shore situated in a rural area of County Clare. It is only 3km from Quilty village, on the south-west coast. Swimming is the primary activity at the beach, thus restrictions are enforced for motorised watercraft, surfing, canoes, and kayaks in close proximity to swimmers. Horse riding and dogs are also prohibited from 11am to 6pm during the summer season, as per beach bye-laws in place.
FacilitiesFacilities and activities at Seafield, Quilty comprise of the following:•Designated swimming area•Lifeguard hut•Life rings•Emergency telephone located beside lifeguard hutVisitor NumbersQuilty village and surrounds has a resident population of 294 (2011, Census). In summer visitor numbers to the bathing area at Seafield, Quilty can elevate to 40-50 persons per day. ActivitiesBathing is the main activity at Seafield, Quilty. Clare County Council introduced Beach byelaws in May 2008 under Part 19 Local Government Act, 2001, & Local Government Act, 2001 (Commencement) Order 2006. Under these bye-laws the followingactivities are prohibited:•• Horse riding (between 11am and 6pm)•• Dog walking (between 11am and 6pm)•• Any use of motorised watercraft•• Surfing in the vicinity of swimmersMore details of the bye-laws can be found at http://www. clarecoco. ie/water-waste-environment/publications/clare-beach-bye-laws-2016-4183. pdf
The bathing area at Seafield, Quilty is located on the west coast of Clare. The designated bathing area is approximately 0.053km in size and extends 230m along the shoreline. The name of River Basin District is Shannon River Basin District. Seafield, Quilty is located in the Aughaveena Coastal Waterbody (Waterbody Code SH_28_852 Lower and SH_28_414Upper). The river Aughaveena discharges into this bay approx 1km south of the bathing area.

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Quilty ⟼ 2.9 km away

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