DO NOT SWIM NOTICES have been issued for Spanish Point and White Strand in Miltown Malbay.
On Tuesday afternoon, Clare County Council on the advice of the HSE issued the bathing prohibitions at Spanish Point and White Strand.
Spanish Point will have the red flag flying until further notice. The restrictions have been introduced as the results of routine bathing water samples taken at both locations had elevated levels of bacteria.
Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall has resulted in elevated levels of bacteria being identified in the water.
In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flags at both bathing areas will be removed until such time as the water quality improves.
