Open water swimming – take the right safety precautions
Open water swimming can be an enjoyable experience when people have the right safety knowledge and preparation. It is important to remember, there are considerably more dangers …
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Open water swimming can be an enjoyable experience when people have the right safety knowledge and preparation. It is important to remember, there are considerably more dangers …
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13 May 2022: The EPA has published the Bathing Water in Ireland report for 2021 which shows that 78% of bathing sites have excellent water quality while …
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After a heavy rainfall event it is important to avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours to prevent the risk of getting a recreational water …
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Our beaches.ie website shares the latest information we have on water quality and other information at the moment you search for it for 211 beaches. You can use …
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The annual water quality rating (classification) of our main beaches is based on water quality monitoring results covering four years. The reason for applying an assessment based on …
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The EPA has today published the Bathing Water in Ireland report for 2019 which sets out the quality of bathing water at our beaches.
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We’re lucky in Ireland to have some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world. The EPA 2018 Bathing Water Report shows there have been improvements …
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Playing and swimming in the sea is a great joy but a jellyfish sting can spoil the fun. Jellyfish stings in Ireland are not usually life threatening and …
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During the summer the quality of each individual water sample tested at our beaches is assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) using the standards set in the …
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