Bathing restrictions introduced at popular Clare beach over bacteria concerns
High levels of bacteria detected at north Clare surf sport
Bathing restrictions have been introduced at Lahinch beach for the foreseeable future due to concerns over bacteria levels.
On the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council announced this Wednesday, August 7, that they had issued a Bathing Advisory Notice at Lahinch Beach.
"The restriction has been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria," a statement from the council read.
"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."
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