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Public urged to avoid swimming at two popular Dublin beaches after notice issued
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The prohibition notices have been issued to ensure that "the health of bathers is not compromised"
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Irish coastal town just 21km from Dublin named one of world's most underrated travel destinations
Travel
Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk from the harbour along the esplanade to Bray Head
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Four of the UK's best beaches may be closer than you think - and you don't need a ferry to get there
Northern Ireland
The Sunday Times has named Northern Ireland's four best beaches
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Council blocks publication of logbooks that revealed shocking antisocial behaviour at popular beach
Beaches
Lifeguards had previously reported seeing men having sex in dunes, 'weird' individuals stalking women, underage drinking, and bathers being pricked by discarded syringes
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Ireland weather pictured - Beachgoers enjoy the glorious sunshine at Portmarnock beach
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Tourists, families and friends all flocked to Portmarnock Beach to enjoy some of the gloriously good weather in Dublin
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Gardai clear crowds on Burrow Beach after 'disturbances' reported
An Garda Siochana
People flocked to the popular Dublin beach on Monday amid glorious sunshine in Ireland's capital
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Ireland's most 'disappointing' beaches ranked as survey reveals nation's coastal eyesores
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Where does your local beach rank on the list?
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Best beach in Ireland 2024 - cast your vote in our special poll
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Even when it's cold and wintry, our beaches are a joy to behold and are more often than not the perfect tonic to the stress of modern day life
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Revealed: Ireland's 'poor' beaches that are 'ticking time bomb' for public health
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The cleanliness of Irish beaches and swimming spots took a hit last year because of heavier climate-related rains which increased pollution, and toxic blue-green algae blooms
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A guide to Ireland's best beaches as temperatures soar this weekend
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Ireland is home to some of the best beaches in the world and we trawled through Google Maps reviews to find out which ones are rated the highest by members of the public, along with the "hidden gems" and the best beaches in each coastal county
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Popular €5 heated outdoor pool all the rage after multiple beaches closed
Swimming pools
The 33-metre Castlerea Outdoor Heated Pool is heated to a nice tropical temperature
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No Irish beaches rated 'litter blackspots' for first time in seven years, survey reveals
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However, the number of discarded vapes on beaches is rapidly rising sparking concerns for marine life
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Irish beach warning as dangerous Lion's Mane jellyfish spotted in water
Dublin
The Lions Mane Jellyfish delivers a sting with severe pain, with those affected told to remove the tentacles with a gloved hand and to rinse it out with sea water
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'Rodent infestation' forces emergency closure of popular Cork beach as litter in carpark attracts rats
Cork
Cork County Council has warned bathers and visitors to stay away due to rats
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One of Ireland's top beaches closed to swimmers amid E. coli outbreak
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Most types of E. coli are harmless or cause relatively brief diarrhoea. But a few strains can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhoea and vomiting.
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HSE and Cork City Council issue warnings to beachgoers after high bacteria levels detected in water
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The warning is set to stay in place for another five days
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Young girl witnessed Cork beach horror that saw mum die trying to save son from drowning
Cork
Joanna Wisniowśka, a native of Strzyzow in Poland, died after rushing into the sea in a bid to help her ten-year-old son off Ballycroneen beach in East Cork
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Thousands raised for brave mum who died trying to rescue son off Cork beach
Cork
Mother-of-two Joanna Wisniowśka died tragically after she heroically saved her 10-year-old son, who got into difficulty in the water at a Cork beach
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Mum dies while trying to rescue son in Cork beach tragedy
Cork
Crews from the Ballycotton RNLI, Crosshaven RNLI, and the Coast Guard rushed to the County Cork beach following reports
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Lottie Ryan in holiday horror as man drops dead in front of her on beach
Lottie Ryan
Lottie added that she initially thought the man had just fainted before realising the situation was more grave.
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Warning over deadly Lion's Mane jellyfish on Irish beaches as thousands flock to seaside
Weather
The Lion's Mane jellyfish is one of the largest known species of jellyfish, it is not poisonous, but its sting can be very painful.
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Huge part of iconic cliff falls into the sea with lighthouse teetering on edge
Environment
Large chunks of the coastline at Belle Tout Lighthouse in Sussex have fallen 530ft onto the beach below
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Four Irish beaches stripped of Blue Flag status this year
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Three new beaches clinched the prestigious accolade
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Iconic Irish beach hit with 'no swim warning' for scorching weekend weather
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Curracloe Beach in County Wexford has been hit with a "do not swim" notice after elevated levels of infection causing bacteria was detected by water scientists
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