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The blue flags at these bathing areas will be removed until the water quality improves
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.
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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.
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