Clare County Council has confirmed that a swimming ban has been introduced at Lahinch.
In a statement this afternoon, the local authority said: “On the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council has today raised a Red Flag at Lahinch beach indicating a bathing prohibition at this location until further notice.
The restriction has been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria. Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall is a likely cause of the elevated levels of bacteria in the water.”
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“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,” the spokesperson added.
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