Carne

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2024-10-14

Carne is a beach in Wexford. Life guard is present at bathing season. There are toilets and a parking lot near the beach. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. People with disabilities can access the beach. Beach wheelchair is available. Available June to August inclusive. Located at public car park. Key from Carne Beach Caravan Park 053-9131131.
Carne is a sandy beach located near Carne pier, facing east towards the Irish Sea with a dune system situated to its west.
Facilities and ActivitiesThere is car parking available at Carne. Male, female and disabled toilets are available. They are open 24/7 all year round. Universal key is required for access to the accesible toilets. Lifeguards are on duty on site during the summer months. There is a large caravan park with associated facilities adjacent to the beach. The pier nearby is used by small commercial fishing boats during summer months.
LocationThe beach is located adjacent to Carne pier at the south east of Co. Wexford between Carnsore Point and Greenore Point. The beach is easterly facing towards the Irish Sea and is backed by a dune system to the west. ExtentThe bathing area is approximately 250 metres long and approximately 0.05 km² in area.
;A firm-sand beach.

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