Freshwater quarry dive centre in Tipperary with varied training features.
Freshwater quarry dive centre in Tipperary with varied training features.
Access is managed by the dive centre’s opening times, admission, and qualification rules.
Portroe Quarry is a flooded inland quarry dive centre in Tipperary, with training shelves, deeper sections, and plenty of man-made attractions such as cars, boats, mirrors, and themed structures. It is a controlled freshwater site with clear water, strong facilities, and year-round diving when the centre is open. Weekend opening and cold-water planning shape the experience.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
Published site ranges vary from shallow training shelves to deeper sections; the current record keeps the conservative 6m to 40m span.
Best Season
all year round
Typical Conditions
Good visibility is common, but cold freshwater is the main limiter; winter is more about comfort than access.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Cold water and depth transitions are the main considerations. Keep buoyancy tight around the training features and deeper sections.
Access Restrictions
Entry depends on the dive centre’s opening times, admission fee, and qualification or membership requirements.
Legal Notes
Follow the centre’s rules and any qualification or membership requirements before entering the quarry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is available across a wide depth range with multiple underwater attractions to explore.
Freediving
Freediving is supported, with depths suitable for both shallow and deeper sessions.
Snorkeling
Possible on shallow shelves in calm conditions, but the quarry is mainly used for scuba and freedive training.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local tourism overview for the quarry dive centre.
Depth range, quarry features, and facility notes.
Opening times, access rules, and on-site support.
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Freshwater quarry with training platforms and deep walls