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Irish beach-goers warned after sightings of venomous fish hiding sand 'that make grown men cry’
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Masters of disguise, the weaver fish buries itself in the sand where it digs in, so that only the eyes, mouth and its venomous black dorsal fin project
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Ireland's best beaches revealed as blue flag awards announced - with five beauty spots losing status
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This year An Taisce added seven new beaches to the list that were not included in 2021
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Swimmers warned about two 'poor' Irish beaches ahead of scorching weekend
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According to the latest Bathing Water in Ireland report just four of the country’s 148 designated swimming spots didn’t meet minimum standards in 2021.
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Walker finds mysterious sea creature on Irish beach dubbed a 'forbidden churro'
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Internet sleuths have been trying to work out what a mysterious sea creature could be after the long, greyish animal washed up on an Irish beach and shocked beachgoers
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Bizarre 'alien creature' with long tail and 'reptilian' skull washes up on beach
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"This is like one of those things you see when people claim they've found aliens”
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Six Irish beaches where swimmers are banned ahead of weekend 'heatwave'
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There are beaches dotted around Ireland that forbid swimmers from entering the water due to its poor quality
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Five swimming bans at Dublin beaches in 2021 due to dog owners failing to clean up after their animals
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Dublin City Council officials claim the fouling events were 'a significant pressure and root cause of many bathing water failures and prohibitions'
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Dog finds 'human leg' on Donegal beach but gardai think it's something less sinister
An Garda Siochana
An investigation was launched following the find on a Co Donegal beach, with gardai collecting the limb.
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Deserted unit transformed into thriving and colourful Irish pub in just eight weeks
Pubs
Only two months ago, the unit was deserted after an old pub had closed
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Incredible Irish beach-facing land sells for over three times asking price in bidding war
Property
The sought-after beach area has featured in many films and TV productions such as Vikings, Camelot, Red Water and Finding Joy, and has featured in both Skoda and Three Mobile adverts
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Do not swim notice issued for popular Dublin beach due to increase in e.coli levels in water
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Preliminary e.coli results were higher than the acceptable limit
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Coast Guard pleads with public to park safely after weekend which saw emergency vehicle routes blocked
Coast Guard
Emergency services were not able to reach some spots
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Man rescued after becoming trapped in his own hole while digging on beach
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He's hoped to have a full recovery
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Lesser-known award-winning Irish beaches to visit this summer
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Before you choose to spend a sunny afternoon fighting for a sunbathing spot among the crowds at the nearest popular beach, you may want to consider some of the stunning lesser-known, award winning beaches that Ireland has to offer
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Record 93 beaches awarded Blue Flags ahead of summer swimming season
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An Taisce awarded 93 Blue Flags and 63 Green Coast Awards this year
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Five Irish beaches under swimming restrictions after water quality report
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Irish beaches are rated under an annual water quality rating by the Environmental Protection Agency
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Footage shows invasion of 'thousands' of Lion's Mane jellyfish hitting popular beaches on east coast of Ireland
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The nasty sea beasts - the world's largest jellyfish - can deliver a serious sting that can cause severe injury
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Ireland beaches: Council closes car parks as large crowds of sunseekers descend at popular hotspots
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The council urged the public to stay away due to the high number of Covid cases recently reported
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17 beaches around Ireland with swimming bans or restrictions including staycation hotspots
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People are advised not to swim at these beaches in Dublin, Kerry, Clare, Galway and more locations
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107 beaches across Ireland classified as excellent by Environmental Protection Agency - but one has bathing status removed
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Water at five beaches was classified as poor and Merrion Strand in Dublin was declassified as bathing water
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Irish professor warns of dangerous E.coli bacteria found in bathing water around Ireland
e.Coli
In some cases, it can lead to kidney failure
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Shocking number of beaches and waterways in Ireland are littered
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Popular tourists spots like Dingle in Kerry and Bundoran in Donegal are littered, a study has found
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American heroes rescued girl, 6, from drowning at Portmarnock beach in Dublin
Heroic rescues
The four US lads - here for their Irish grandfather’s funeral - went into rescue mode
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Teenage boys save life of drowning girl after she falls off inflatable lilo at Portmarnock beach in Dublin
Dublin
Lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter were dispatched as the horror incident unfolded
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