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Donegal Point description with the 14 m cave entry, 24 m exit, spider crabs, lobster and sandy-bottom visibility.
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Donegal Point
Donegal Point cavern dive
ScubaBoat EntryAdvanced
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Local operator required
Local boat support helps place the drop on the north side of the headland and judge whether the cave is in condition.
Boat-access cavern dive with a short swim-through and a weather-sensitive headland entry.
About Donegal Point
Donegal Point is a boat cavern dive for experienced divers who want a compact headland route with a clear through-pass. The dive drops to the cave mouth, follows a roomy passage with spider crabs at the entrance, then opens back out on the far side of the point. It needs a calm sea state and a careful drop, because the headland can run turbulent and the overhead section rewards disciplined buoyancy.
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Research Estimate At Donegal Point
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AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedVery quiet
Current StrengthStrong current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Donegal Point?
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Donegal Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 24m
Depth Note
The cave entrance is reached after a drop to about 14 m, then the passage opens out again around 24 m on the far side of the headland.
Best Season
Calm settled-weather windows
Typical Conditions
Short cavern route, sandy bottom and a headland exit that only works well in settled water.
Safety & Access At Donegal Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted accessStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Treat the cave as an overhead environment, keep a disciplined turn point, and avoid the headland if the sea is rough.
Access Restrictions
Best done by boat with a careful drop on the north side of the headland; the point can be turbulent and the cave mouth needs calm conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine access guidance and treat the promontory fort headland as a low-impact heritage area.
Local Intel For Donegal Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A compact cavern dive with a roomy through-pass, spider crabs at the entrance and a sandy floor that keeps the route readable.
Freedive
Not suitable for freediving because the route runs into an overhead cavern.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; the main feature sits under rock and needs scuba.
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Donegal Point Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
kilkee.clareheritage.org · Heritage Archive
Confirms Donegal Point as a promontory fort in Ballard townland.
www.activeme.ie · Tourism Walk
Confirms the Donegal Point headland walk and sea-arch landscape around the point.
www.oileain.org · Nautical Guide
Notes Donegal Point as turbulent at most times with steep access above the inlet and rough cave entrances.
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