*FILE PIC: Crowds in Lahinch.
AN ADVISORY NOTICE not to swim has been introduced at Lahinch.
Clare County Council on the recommendation of the HSE have put in place the advisory notice in Lahinch “until further notice”.
According to a spokesperson for the Council, “The restriction has been introduced after the results of routine bathing water samples showed elevated levels of bacteria. Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall is a likely cause of the elevated levels of bacteria in the water.
“In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flag at this bathing area will be removed until such time as the water quality improves”.
