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People urged not to swim at two Dublin beaches due to E. coli bacteria
The cause of the bacteria in the water was not revealed by Fingal County Council.
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Aug 19th 2021, 7:20 AM
Do Not Swim notice extended for 72 hours at north Dublin beach
Another Do Not Swim notice which was in place at Malahide Beach has been lifted.
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Aug 9th 2021, 6:13 PM
'Do Not Swim' notice extended at Dublin beach due to storm water overflow
A prohibition notice was also issued for Front Strand Balbriggan.
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Aug 7th 2021, 2:14 PM
People urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to unacceptable levels of bacteria
The cause is unknown and an investigation is underway.
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Aug 5th 2021, 5:25 PM
People urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to E. coli bacteria
South Strand Skerries itself remains open.
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Jul 20th 2021, 8:35 PM
Swimming was banned at bathing spots across Ireland for over 350 days this year
Noteworthy analysis of EPA data shows that “do not swim” notices are an all too common occurrence at beaches across the country.
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Dec 28th 2020, 12:05 AM
Public advised against swimming at three Wexford beaches due to presence of E. Coli
‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued for Ballymoney North Beach, Duncannon Beach, and Booley Bay Beach.
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Aug 20th 2020, 1:20 PM
72-hour 'Do Not Swim' notice at The Velvet Strand in Portmarnock to be lifted
The notice was issued following a storm water overflow at the pumping station.
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Jun 21st 2020, 4:59 PM
72-hour 'Do Not Swim' notice issued for The Velvet Strand in Portmarnock
Testing is taking place tomorrow and the results of the laboratory analysis will be available on Saturday.
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Jun 17th 2020, 5:08 PM
Beachgoers urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to pumping station overflow
Balbriggan beach itself remains open.
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Jul 28th 2018, 5:05 PM
Do not swim notice issued for Claremont Beach in Howth
Fingal County Council has issued a 72-hour do not swim notice due to suspected water contamination from birds.
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Jul 10th 2018, 10:50 PM
Do not swim notice issued for two Dublin beaches due to high levels of sewage
The likely cause of the lower water quality at both locations is sewage from a wastewater treatment plant or sewer network.
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Aug 24th 2017, 3:37 PM
Swimming ban in place at Dublin beach over animal contamination
The results of a routine sample showed a deterioration in the water quality.
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Aug 18th 2017, 9:56 PM
Out for a swim? Avoid these three Dublin beaches
Fingal County Council says the problem is being taken care of by Irish Water.
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Jun 13th 2016, 1:00 PM
A Do Not Swim notice has been issued for another beach in Dublin
This brings the total number of beaches where swimming is forbidden to five.
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Jun 9th 2016, 5:59 PM