ELEVATED levels of bacteria in the water has resulted in the raising of the red flag at Lahinch beach. 

On Wednesday morning, Clare County Council on the advice of the HSE raised the red flag with a bathing prohibition in place until further notice.

Routing bathing water samples “showed elevated levels of bacteria,” a spokesperson for the County Council stated.

“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,” the spokesperson added.

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