Dangers of swimming in ESB Reservoirs highlighted as warm weather expected
Safety Message issued as Donegal weather temperatures expected to increase over weekend
Ahead of the improving spell of warm weather this weekend, have reminded the general public of the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any two Donegal based ESB reservoirs.
These areas are not appropriate for swimming because of the risk of deep and fast-flowing waters, changing water levels and uneven ground.
These waters include the reservoirs at Poulaphouca in County Wicklow, Golden Falls and Leixlip in County Kildare, Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid in County Cork, the Ardnacrusha headrace and tailrace canal in County Clare and Assaroe, Lough Nacung and Lough Dunlewey in Donegal.