Best for intermediate divers, 7-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Portroe Dive Quarry is a freshwater site on the Southwest Coast of Ireland, serving as a reliable alternative when sea conditions are unsuitable. The quarry features wrecks and artificial reefs, offering depths ranging from 7 to 40 metres with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers enter from the shore to experience visibility between 5 and 15 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports various training courses from Open Water to Deep Speciality. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, a dive shop, and guided tours. Night diving is permitted, with typical dives lasting 40 minutes.
52.88470, -8.34488
The site is a disused quarry flooded by a freshwater spring.
Exit junction 26 on N7/M7. Follow signs for Tullamore on N52. Take first exit at roundabout sign for Portroe, R494. Left turn at crossroads after garage in Portroe village. Follow this road for 2k until T junction. Dive Centre is through gates opposite junction.
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Depth
7-40m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The site is rated for intermediate divers, though it supports training courses ranging from Open Water to Deep Speciality.
The depth ranges from 7 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore.
Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures can be very cold, dropping to 4°C during the winter months of December to February.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, a dive shop, and guided tours.
Diving at Portroe Dive Quarry in Portroe requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck, Deep, Nitrox, Trimix, Rebreather, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Portroe Dive Quarry in Portroe. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
