A recommendation preventing bathers from swimming in Kilkee has been revoked.
Clare County Council, on the advice of the Health Service Executive (HSE), has lifted restrictions relating to public bathing at Kilkee beach.
The Council confirmed the results of water sampling tests carried out on Thursday show the water is clean. The prohibition on bathing at Kilkee was introduced on Wednesday afternoon after the results of routine tests on water samples at the beach highlighted bacterial contamination.
“On the advice of the HSE and following analysis of water samples, the Council is happy to be able to announce the lifting of all restrictions relating to bathing at Kilkee,” commented Paul Moroney, Senior Engineer, Environment Section.
“Public notices indicating bathing water restrictions are being removed while the Blue Flag will be flying at Kilkee beach this weekend” he added.
Moroney also praised the work of The Clare Herald and other media outlets in the County for their promotion of various health notices. “Clare County Council would like to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation over the past two days. The local authority also acknowledges the valuable role played by the media in promoting the public health notices.”