New Visitor Amenity Facility Announced for Tyrella Beach

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of an Integrated Design Team to deliver new visitor facilities at Tyrella Beach to assist with improving the overall Visitor Experience.   

The Council’s vision is to enhance the visitor experience at Tyrella Beach, and this project will help achieve this through the provision of a new amenity building. It is essential that Council continues to deliver and provide quality infrastructure to service visitor requirements within the district.  The investment in Tyrella Visitor Amenity will support new toilet facilities, exterior showers, a first aid room and storage facilities which can be used by lifeguards and other essential services.  It is anticipated that the new visitor facilities will be operational and open for the summer of 2025.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This is an important project that will support Council in delivering a quality outdoor experience for both visitors and locals.  Tyrella Beach is an important natural resource to showcase the Geopark and important local flora and fauna whilst providing a quality beach landscape for a wide range of outdoor activities.” 

Tyrella has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award annually since 1997 in recognition of high levels of beach cleanliness, safety, water quality and management. Tyrella Beach and Dunes, is also a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI).   With a wide, flat, sandy beach two kilometres long and backed by 25 hectares of mature dunes in a conservation area, throughout the year visitors can enjoy scenic walks and gain an insight into the habitat of local flora and fauna.

Our district is fortunate to have achieved Blue Flag Status at 3 beaches, Cranfield, Murlough and Tyrella and each year during the summer period, the Council provides a Lifeguard Service at these facilities, which attracts a significant number of visitors. Council is keen to promote the district as a premier outdoor destination, and the recent UNESCO Global Geopark status for Mourne Gullion Strangford helps showcase the 600 square miles of premier outdoor landscape and 100 miles of coastline, with the district offering a wide menu of activities and tourism experiences for locals and visitors.