The Cove - identified bathing area status

Greystones Councillor Lourda Scott has welcomed news that The Cove has been awarded identified (designated) bathing area status. This is in addition to the South Beach Greystones which was successful in retaining it's Blue Flag status in 2024. 

Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use. 

"Following many representations to the Council, I finally received news that The Cove has been classified as an identified ( designated) bathing water. This follows several years of water quality testing and is great news for all the people that swim there. The popularity of The Cove as a place to swim has grown hugely over the years. and it's only right that this much loved beach is awarded officIal status. This now means that the Council must continue water testing here over the bathing season form June to September. It also means that the Council must provide details of actions taken if pollution occurs and outline risks of pollution to the area. Following recent bathing restrictions, these steps are very welcome in helping provide safe, clean water for the benefit of people and environment alike. Another benefit of this classification is that The Cove will be monitored for safety and any issues that swimmers have should be reported to the Local Authority. Overall this is good news for Greystones swimming community, many of who have been advocating for this classification for years."