Port, Lurganboy

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2024-10-14

Port, Lurganboy is located in the county of Louth. During the bathing season, a lifeguard is on duty. There are restrooms and a parking space nearby. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
The beach is predominantly composed of sand, with a minor section of rocky formations that are interspersed with sand dunes. These dunes, in turn, provide a thriving habitat for a diversity of plant species, contributing to the ecological value of the area. Additionally, a range of fauna, such as crabs and seaweed, are present on the site. It is important to note that the contiguous conservation-designated zones in close proximity to the beach are Clogherhead SAC and Dunany Point NHA. The beach spans a length of approximately 2300 meters, and the area designated for swimming gradually descends into the ocean.
There is an amenity area comprising of a car-park, picnic area and toilet facilities. Bye laws arein existence to exclude motorized vehicles from the beach. Lifeguards are on the beach atspecified times during the bathing season. The estimate number of visitors to the beach would beapproximately 200 visitors per day.
The existing site is located along a stretch of sandy shoreline which extends from Dunany Point in the north to Clogherhead in the south. This coastal area is characterised by expanses of flat sandy beaches which grade gently into the Irish Sea. The site has been highly modified by past activities and supports little area of natural habitat. The remaining areas of natural habitat are concentrated on the area of beach front with strandline and remnant dune habitats occurring in these areas. The bathing area is in the Neagh Bann river basin district. The development site lies in its entirety outside any sites which possess a statutory designation for nature conservation. The nearest sites which have a statutory designation for conservation are Clogherhead SAC and Dunany Point NHA. The length of the bathing area is approximately 2300m in length.
The bathing water can be described as mainly sandy with small areas of rocks. The length of the bathing area is approximately 2300m in length.

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