A proposed new water sports facility at Killiney Beach has entered a public consultation, giving residents, beach users, local organisations and businesses an opportunity to shape an important addition to Dublin’s coastal amenities.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking views on plans supported by Fáilte Ireland for the area beside Killiney DART Station and the beach car park on Station Road. The project is designed to improve facilities for water-based activities while upgrading existing public toilets.
Killiney Beach plans include new training and changing facilities
The proposal combines practical amenities with improvements to the surrounding public space. The planned water sports centre would include:
- Changing rooms and shower facilities
- Public toilets and accessible facilities
- Lockers for users
- Outdoor showers
- A covered area for training
- A covered pedestrian walkway
The existing public toilets at Killiney DART Station and the beach car park would also be upgraded. Additional works would include solar panels, landscaping, utility connections and other site improvements.
For Dublin news followers, the proposal is significant because Killiney Beach is used by residents, visitors, swimmers, water sports groups and commuters arriving by rail. Better facilities could support recreation while helping improve accessibility and the overall visitor experience.
Why the consultation matters
Public feedback can help identify local concerns and practical considerations before the project progresses. Residents and businesses may wish to comment on accessibility, pedestrian movement, parking, environmental design, facilities for users and the relationship between the development and nearby homes.
How to submit feedback before the deadline
The consultation runs from 30 October 2026 to 14 December 2026. Submissions can be made through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Public Consultation Hub, by email, or in writing.
Email comments should be sent to tourism@dlrcoco.ie. Written submissions should be addressed to David Lawless, Tourism Officer, Tourism Section, Planning, Economic Development, Harbour and Property Management Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 K6C9.
Anyone submitting by post should quote “Fáilte Ireland Facility for Water Based Activities PC/TOU/01/26”.
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What happens next?
Following the close of the consultation, the feedback received will help inform the assessment of the proposal. The planned investment could create a more welcoming base for water-based activities and deliver improved public facilities at one of south Dublin’s best-known coastal locations.
The key takeaway for local residents is simple: anyone with an interest in Killiney Beach has until 14 December 2026 to share their views. This consultation is an opportunity to help shape how the beach is used, accessed and enjoyed in the future.