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Biraghty Mor
Boat dive on a rocky Atlantic outcrop with a big wall and boulders.
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Boat access from Kilkee; plan for an exposed wall dive that rewards settled seas, local timing, and a comfortable free descent.
About Biraghty Mor
Biraghty Mor is a boat dive on a rocky outcrop between Donegal Point and Kilkee Bay. A free descent drops you onto a boulder field full of crevices before the route reaches a wall that rises to the surface. The site is open to Atlantic swell, so it rewards settled weather, good trim, and local timing more than casual conditions. Expect strong fish life and reef invertebrates, with the dive feeling best when the sea is calm enough to hold position on the wall.
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Research Estimate At Biraghty Mor
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Biraghty Mor?
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Biraghty Mor Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m
Depth Note
Described as a free descent to 30 m; the wall continues up to the surface.
Best Season
March to October, with May to September the easiest operator window.
Typical Conditions
Exposed Atlantic wall and boulder-field dive with strong life; workable days can be clear, but swell and tide can change the feel quickly.
Safety & Access At Biraghty Mor
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong currentSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Use local boat guidance and choose a settled weather window. The exposed wall, current, and surge make buoyancy and timing important.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; local timing and weather matter.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Kilkee Reefs SAC, so treat it as a protected reef area and avoid unnecessary disturbance.
Local Intel For Biraghty Mor
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Work the boulder field and wall on a settled-weather boat dive, using a comfortable free descent and careful buoyancy on the rock and wall sections.
Freediving
Possible only for strong, experienced freedivers in very settled conditions. The free descent and exposed wall make this an advanced open-water objective, not a casual freedive stop.
Snorkeling
Not a meaningful snorkel site except as a boat-side look in exceptional calm. The main features sit too deep and too exposed for a practical surface snorkel.
Wildlife at Biraghty Mor
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Biraghty Mor
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Biraghty Mor
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
