10 popular Dublin beaches hit with ‘no swimming' notice after bathing banned at popular strand for MONTHS
It comes after a popular strand was slapped with a months-long
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Dublin beaches have issued a 'not swim' warning due to concerns over water quality
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Swimming in poor quality water could expose beachgoers to pollution
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It can also risk creating health problems
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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council took to
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They added: "No Swimming Notice in place due to heavy rainfall, swimming is not advised.
"The notice for these locations is in place until at least 23rd of July.
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"Water quality testing is ongoing, with results expected on Wednesday, 23rd July.
"After heavy rain, it's important to avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours to reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses."
The reason for the ban is that the water quality at the
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It came into effect today for a period of five days following consultation with the
The city council said:"Due to heavy rainfall, Dublin City Council has issued a temporary prohibition warning for the Dollymount Strand bathing area, effective from 21st July 2025 for a period of 5 days.
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"The decision to remove or extend the warning will be determined by bathing water sampling.
"Sample results will be made available online (DCC website and beaches.ie) and in hardcopy format at the bathing waters as soon as possible.
"The warning was erected in consultation with the Health Service Executive and the Environmental Protection Agency has been notified."
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It means swimmers can't return to the Irish sea spot until the bathing season is over, which runs from June 1 to September 15.
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.
"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."
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