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The restriction on bathing and swimming was introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria in the water
A SWIMMING ban on a popular Clare beach has been lifted by Clare County Council following advice from the HSE.
The council implemented a bathing and swimming ban at Lahinch beach on Wednesday following the detection of elevated levels of bacteria in the water.
According to a spokesperson for the council, the restriction had been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria. Run-off from the catchment after recent heavy rainfall was identified as a cause.
On the advice of the HSE, the bathing prohibition at Lahinch beach has now been lifted.
On the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council has lifted the bathing prohibition at Lahinch beach ✅ https://t.co/I4fiOrXBke
— Clare County Council (@ClareCoCo) July 20, 2023
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