Public advised not to swim at Spanish Point

An Advisory Notice (Advice not to swim) has been introduced at Spanish Point Beach.

In a statement this morning, Clare County Council confirmed that on the advice of the HSE, the local authority has issued an Advisory Notice with advice not to swim at Spanish Point Beach 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.

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.