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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Major service launched across 12 beaches in popular Irish staycation spot amid ‘not advised' safety alert
A MAJOR service has been launched across 12 beaches in a popular Irish staycation spot amid a "not advised" safety alert. Lifeguards will officially return to duty on 12 of 2 Lifeguards will be returning to 12 of Cork's beaches this weekend Credit: AFP - Getty 2 And they will be there daily throughout July and August Credit: Alamy The service will operate from 10:30am to 7:00pm, offering supervision and support to Lifeguards will be on duty each weekend during June and will be there daily across July and August. The first two weekends of September will also be staffed. Taking to READ MORE IN TRAVEL They said: 'We are delighted to see our Beach Lifeguard teams resuming duty at 12 County Cork beaches this Saturday, 31st of May from 10:30am - 7:00pm. 'Our Beach Lifeguard service will operate each weekend in June, seven days a week in July and August, and the first two weekends in September.' The Additional beaches with lifeguards are Owenahincha, The Warren, Garrylucas, Garretstown, Tragumna and Barleycove. Most read in News Travel And visitors are now being warned to observe the Water Safety Flag system to ensure safe swimming practices. A red over yellow flag indicates that lifeguards are present and swimmers should stay between the flags. A red flag signals dangerous conditions, and entering the Black and white chequered flags designate zones for surfing only and are not intended for swimming. If there are no flags displayed, it means there is no lifeguard service available at that time. For more details check out the Cork County Council website at Meanwhile, two popular Irish beaches have issued urgent warnings advising beachgoers it is "unsafe for swimming". UNSAFE FOR SWIMMING Mayo County Council issued a warning on The council said: "A Do Not Swim notice has been issued for Clare Island "Resampling will take place and the notice remains in place until water quality improves." And In a post on "Coolmaine beach is considered unsafe for swimming and bathing due to the presence of estuarine channels and hazardous conditions, including currents, sudden changes in depth and deep water near the shore. "Whilst there is no change in the water quality of this beach no bathing water sampling will be conducted by Cork County Council, Environment Directorate for the 2025 season due to
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
Cork's lifeguards are back patrolling the beaches as bathing season gets underway
Corkman It's always a welcome sign that summer has arrived: County Cork's lifeguards will be back on the beaches this weekend in their distinctive yellow and red outfits, playing a vital role in keeping swimmers and paddlers safe. This year's bathing season kicks off for Cork County Council's Beach Lifeguard Teams on the June Bank Holiday Weekend with the guards on duty at 12 of the county's beaches from 10.30am until 7.00pm, starting on Saturday May 31. The lifeguarded beaches are Front Strand, Claycastle and Redbarn in Youghal, Garryvoe, Fountainstown, Inchydoney, Owenahincha, The Warren, Garrylucas, Garretstown, Tragumna and Barleycove. And when you're at the beach it's easy to know whether a lifeguard is on duty because you'll see a red and yellow flag. The lifeguards will be on duty each weekend in June, for seven days a week in July and August, and for the first two weekends in September. They're chosen after a competitive application process, including a swim rescue test, and the successful applicants need to hold a Beach Lifeguard Award from the Irish Water Safety Association and have thorough knowledge of resuscitation methods. It may not be quite as glamorous as "Baywatch" but in return for keeping Cork's busiest beaches safe they can earn close to €20 an hour. Last summer, the county's lifeguards reunited fifteen children with their parents. They're reminding parents and guardians that 'Holding Hands Saves Lives' and to supervise children at all times. They're also asking people not to bring inflatable toys to the beach this summer. Inflatable boats, beds and toys are unsafe to use on open water due to the strong and changeable winds we experience throughout most of the summer. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll, welcomed the news: 'It is a reassuring sight to see lifeguards patrolling our beaches in County Cork. They are the experts when it comes to tides, weather conditions and the risks. I am encouraging everyone to enjoy our beaches safely this summer, we all have a part to play. Swim at lifeguarded beaches, pay attention to the flags, look out for one another, and listen to the lifeguards.' Beachgoers should also pay attention to the Water Safety Flag system. A red over yellow flag means the lifeguards are on duty. You should swim between the red and yellow flags close and parallel to the shore as this is the area that the lifeguards are patrolling. A red flag means that swimming is not advised and a black and white chequered one marks the area for surfing only. Finally, no flag means there's no lifeguard on duty at the moment. Now all we need is the good weather to continue! Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Independent
Cork's lifeguards are back patrolling the beaches as bathing season gets underway
This year's bathing season kicks off for Cork County Council's Beach Lifeguard Teams on the June Bank Holiday Weekend with the guards on duty at 12 of the county's beaches from 10.30am until 7.00pm, starting on Saturday May 31. The lifeguarded beaches are Front Strand, Claycastle and Redbarn in Youghal, Garryvoe, Fountainstown, Inchydoney, Owenahincha, The Warren, Garrylucas, Garretstown, Tragumna and Barleycove. And when you're at the beach it's easy to know whether a lifeguard is on duty because you'll see a red and yellow flag. The lifeguards will be on duty each weekend in June, for seven days a week in July and August, and for the first two weekends in September. They're chosen after a competitive application process, including a swim rescue test, and the successful applicants need to hold a Beach Lifeguard Award from the Irish Water Safety Association and have thorough knowledge of resuscitation methods. It may not be quite as glamorous as "Baywatch" but in return for keeping Cork's busiest beaches safe they can earn close to €20 an hour. Last summer, the county's lifeguards reunited fifteen children with their parents. They're reminding parents and guardians that 'Holding Hands Saves Lives' and to supervise children at all times. They're also asking people not to bring inflatable toys to the beach this summer. Inflatable boats, beds and toys are unsafe to use on open water due to the strong and changeable winds we experience throughout most of the summer. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll, welcomed the news: 'It is a reassuring sight to see lifeguards patrolling our beaches in County Cork. They are the experts when it comes to tides, weather conditions and the risks. I am encouraging everyone to enjoy our beaches safely this summer, we all have a part to play. Swim at lifeguarded beaches, pay attention to the flags, look out for one another, and listen to the lifeguards.' Beachgoers should also pay attention to the Water Safety Flag system. A red over yellow flag means the lifeguards are on duty. You should swim between the red and yellow flags close and parallel to the shore as this is the area that the lifeguards are patrolling. A red flag means that swimming is not advised and a black and white chequered one marks the area for surfing only. Finally, no flag means there's no lifeguard on duty at the moment. Now all we need is the good weather to continue! Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
