Record rainfall levels in July and storms in August 2023 resulted in more beach closures to protect public health...

The number of beaches with poor bathing water quality increased to 5, compared to 3 in 2022.

Bathing water quality in 2023 was high overall, with 97 per cent (143 of 148) of sites meeting or exceeding the minimum standard.

🏊‍♀️ Be prepared when swimming in cold weather 🏊‍♀️

🦺 Get in slowly to avoid cold shock. Wear a swim cap and wetsuit. Get out before getting too cold. Then… warm up fast. 🦺

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Bathing water quality was tested at Keeldra Lough by
Leitrim County Council on 11 September 2023. Result of sample is Excellent however bathing prohibition remains in place due to the presence of an algal bloom. See beaches.ie for further information #LoveYourBeach

Excellent bathing water quality reported for Ardmore, Bunmahon, Clonea, Tramore, Counsellors Strand & Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East this week. Water tested by Waterford City & County Council on 11 September 2023. See beaches.ie #LoveYourBeach