Rain is to blame for swimming ban in Clare coastal town

BACTERIA in Clare coastal waters has sparked a temporary swim ban at one popular beach.

Lahinch waters are showing elevated levels of bacteria, which has left Clare County Council no choice but to put an advisory notice of no swimming in these waters until further notice.

On the advice of the HSE, the restriction has been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria.

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Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall is a likely cause of the elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flag at this bathing area will be removed until such time as the water quality improves.