Beaches

Prior Warning in place for a number of beaches

03 August 2025

dlr County

General News

Prior warning: Bathers are advised of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water over the coming days due to heavy rainfall.

Prior warning notices have been established at the following locations due to the expected heavy rainfall on Sunday night into Monday.

• Blackrock
• Seapoint
• Dun Laoghaire Baths
• Sandycove
• Forty Foot
• Coliemore Harbour

To reduce the risk of illness, beach users should take the following precautions:

• Avoid swallowing or splashing water
• Wash your hands before handling food
• Avoid swimming with an open cut or wound
• Avoid swimming if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system.
Higher levels of bacteria are usually short-lived and most bathers are unlikely to experience any illness.

EXPECTED DURATION: Sunday 3 August 10pm to Thursday 7 August 2025

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