Our favourite dive sites

St John's Point

Directions:
To get to St John's Point, head for Donegal Town. On the Donegal Town bypass, take the N56 signposted Killybegs. Just after the village of Dunkineely take a left turn - clearly signposted St John's Point. After about half a mile take care - you will come to a stop sign - and stop! Cars come at quite a speed from your right. Take a left turn here and keep going along the narrow twisty road right to beach. If diving, try to park as close as you can to the far end of the beach (the road goes on to the lighthouse).

Parking:
Parking is on the grass at the side of the road. Space is limited. This is a popular dive spot so other clubs may be there along with people enjoying a day out.

Facilities:
None whatsoever! Bring your own food/drinks. Ladies, in particular, may need to find a discrete place if nature calls.

Tides and weather:

Tide table - closest datum point is Killybegs

Weather - closest datum point is Donegal Town

Shipping Forecast - Sea Area Malin

Previous 24 hours weather data - Buoy M4  This Marine Institute buoy is approx 80 miles NE from Killybegs (Location:55.0000°N 10.0000°W) and reports current conditions on an hourly basis

Why we like St. John's Point:
In a relatively small area, there are a large number of great dive sites - a few hundred yards from the beach is Black Rock. Along the shore to the south of the beach are a number of sites. Close by the lighthouse there are steps giving an opportunity for some great shore dives (NOTE - parking is a problem if you go to the lighthouse, only 2 or 3 spaces). There are a number of sites (and a couple of deep wrecks) along the west side - more care needs to be taken if diving along the west side. You can find a sheltered dive site around St John's Point pretty much whatever direction the weather is coming from.

On the east side you'll get up to 20m, west side is a bit deeper

St John's Point beach and boat entry

St John's Point Beach and parking area for diving

St John's Point - parking

Black Rock - taken at a very low tide

Dolphins - taken on west side of St John's Point

Steps close to St John's Point lighthouse allowing shore dives