Swimming ban imposed on Louth beach

Louth County Council have advised that there is a temporary bathing prohibition notice in place at Templetown beach.

Bathers are advised not to swim at this location due to elevated results identified in a sample taken from the water on the 29th August 2023.

The Council said: "The beach at Templetown is closed to bathers until further notice. Investigations are underway and the bathing water is to be re-sampled and continuously monitored."

In a post made to social media the council have listed "possible runoff from land" as the likely cause of the elevated levels.