Rip currents are a major surf zone hazard
A rip current is a horizontal current that can pull you away from the shore. Drownings occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and …
Read moreA rip current is a horizontal current that can pull you away from the shore. Drownings occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and …
Read moreUntreated sewage discharges or even primary treatment pose a real risk to bather health. Many combined storm outfalls (CSOs) are unmarked and may trigger with no notification until …
Read moreBeach streams can sometimes contain more bacteria than sea water, particularly after heavy rain. This can result in the water quality of beach streams not having as good …
Read moreMy happiest early childhood memories always combine three elements – sea, sun and sand – into the memorable experiences that remain with me to this day. The days …
Read moreMore than three quarters of our main beaches were assessed by the EPA in 2023 to be of ‘Excellent’ quality. However, three bathing waters failed to meet the …
Read moreAround 1 in 4 households in Ireland own a dog – that’s over half a million of them and given that almost 80% of Ireland’s population lives within …
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