Lifeguard cover suspended at three Mayo beaches this weekend

Mayo County Council has advised the public that lifeguard services will not be available at a number of Mayo beaches this weekend and is urging visitors to choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.

The local authority confirmed that lifeguards will not be present at Silver (Dugort) Beach on Achill Island, Bertra Beach near Westport and Carrowmore Beach in Louisburgh on Saturday, June 20.

On Sunday, June 21, lifeguard cover will remain unavailable at Bertra Beach and Carrowmore Beach.

As a result, the Blue Flag status flags will be lowered at Silver (Dugort) Beach and Bertra Beach on the days when lifeguards are not on duty.

Mayo County Council is encouraging swimmers, families and beach users to visit locations where lifeguard services will be available throughout the weekend.

Lifeguard services will be in operation throughout the weekend at Carrownisky Strand and Old Head Beach in Louisburgh, as well as at Keem Bay and Keel Beach on Achill Island. Lifeguards will also be on duty at Mulranny Beach, Ross Beach in Killala, and the Belmullet Tidal Pool on both Saturday and Sunday.

The council has reminded the public that lifeguarded beaches offer the safest environment for swimming and water-based activities, particularly during busy summer weekends.

Beach users are advised to follow all water safety guidance, pay attention to local conditions and only swim in designated areas where lifeguards are present.