ALERT: Second Clare beach closes over elevated levels of bacteria
This news comes just one day after a bathing prohibition was issued for Lahinch beach
Clare County Council has today (July 17) issued a warning urging swimmers to avoid Doonbeg's beloved Whitestrand beach after tests showed elevated levels of bacteria.
This news comes just one day after a bathing prohibition was issued for Lahinch beach for the same reason.
On the advice of the HSE, an advisory notice has been put in place at the popular spot, with the advice being not to swim until further notice.
The restriction has been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria present at both Whitestrand beach in Doonbeg and Lahinch beach.
Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall is believed to be the likely cause at the two sites.
In accordance with An Taisce’s blue flag programme, the blue flags at these bathing areas will be removed until the water quality improves.