ESB warns of danger of swimming in Kildare and other ESB reservoirs

Given the recent spell of warm weather ahead of the June bank holiday weekend and as we expect to experience improving weather over the coming months, ESB would like to remind the general public of the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir.

For Kildare residents, this includes the ESB reservoirs at Golden Falls and Leixlip, Co Kildare.

Martin Stronge, Senior Manager, Hydro Operations said: “It is important that people take note of the safety warnings which are visible on signs posted around ESB reservoirs. These areas are unsafe for swimming due to deep, fast-flowing waters, fluctuating water levels, and uneven terrain, which present significant hazards to the public." 

"To ensure your safety and the safety of others, always choose safer swimming locations such as swimming pools or beaches with designated lifeguards." 

These waters include the ESB reservoirs at: 

Golden Falls and Leixlip in County Kildare

Poulaphouca in County Wicklow

Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid in County Cork

The Ardnacrusha headrace and tailrace canal in County Clare

Assaroe, Lough Nacung and Lough Dunlewey in County Donegal

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