‘Do not swim' alert issued to swimmers on hugely popular Blue Flag beach due to high ‘levels of bacteria' in water
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Lahnich is popular among swimmers, surfers, and families
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Sandymount swimmers were told not to enter the water
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The horseshoe shaped sand spot is hugely popular among swimmers and surfers.
And it's a favourite among Clare and
It's also got a Blue Flag award indicating high levels of cleanliness in line with
But beachgoers have been told not to enter the water due to "high levels of bacteria" in the sea.
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The ban came into effect at around 11am today following orders from the
It's now known when it will be lifted.
A red flag has been hoisted at the beach to alert visitors to the ban.
And a spokesperson for the council said: "Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall is a likely cause of the elevated levels of bacteria in the water."
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Earlier this summer, beachgoers in Dublin were hit with a months-long "do not swim" warning for a beloved suburban beach.
Sandymount Strand, a five kilometre stretch along
'We should've known better', says stranded beachgoers as hundreds of Irish flock to overcrowded beach as temps hit 30.8C
It's a beloved spot among walkers, cyclists, and
And in hot
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Swim season runs from June 1 to September 15 but on June 6, the ban came into effect for the foreseeable future.
The reason for the ban is that the water quality at the beach, tested by Dublin City
The city council said: "A swim restriction applies at Sandymount Strand for the entire 2025 season.
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"Based on the 2021 - 2024 bathing assessment, Sandymount Strand will be classified as Poor for the 2025 season.
"In accordance with 14(1)(a) of Bathing Water Regulations, a temporary restriction needs to be applied to prevent exposure of bathers to pollution."
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre shared precautions to follow if bathing water quality is less than perfect.
Those heading to the beach should observe the following:
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Obey all bathing water area signs - a warning sign that says do not swim means that there is a high risk of illness
Avoid swallowing water
Avoid swimming with an open cut or wound
Avoid swimming in water of doubtful quality if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system
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Lahinch Beach has been hit with a temporary 'do not swim' alert
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