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Photographs show the 'disgusting' piles of rubbish left on beach after heatwave weekend in Ireland
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It came just days after the 15 tons of rubbish was cleared from Ireland's beaches
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Three popular Irish beaches have been forced to lower their coveted Blue Flag
Beaches
Ireland still managed to hit a new record high for the quality and cleanliness of coastal waters despite the dip in standards at some beaches
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Nearly three quarters of Irish beaches 'excellent' for bathing
Beaches
An EPA report found that six areas failed to meet minimum standards and were classified as 'poor'
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Here's 9 Eggtastic Easter family fun days that won't cost you the earth
Easter
Midterm break is only around the corner so we've taken the hassle out of entertaining your little ones with these EGGsiting ideas
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It's World Toilet Day - Think before you flush
Environment
You'd be potty to think about disposing of sanitary products in the jacks
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Try these tips to ensure you don't blow your healthy eating plan this August Bank Holiday
Diet
Make sure you don't spend your Bank Holiday eating the wrong things
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These incredible photos show a rare giant wave dwarf a surfer in the Irish sea
Surfing
The adventurist has surfed the world but caught his dream wave in Ireland
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Fresh warning of poisonous fish causing 'excruciatingly painful' stings on Irish beaches after girl hurt
Beaches
The weever fish has an excruciatingly painful sting
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Irish mum issues warning after child stung by poisonous fish on Derry beach
Beaches
Fiona Lagan's daughter Maisie was hurt by the fish on Benone Beach in Limavady, just outside Derry, on Saturday
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Breathing in seaweed fumes on our beaches can help improve your brain power, new study finds
Beaches
The iodine emitted by seaweed has physiological benefits, new research has found
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Irish weather: Sunny spell to continue into Bank Holiday with temperatures hitting 23C
Weather
Hot temperatures set to continue into the weekend as we hit 23C in the coming days - and it could be the hottest week of the year yet
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Irish weather: Ireland will be hotter than BARCELONA next week - and the news gets even better
Met Eireann
This weekend is going to be a scorcher and the great weather doesn't end there
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Wexford Mayor issues warning to naked sunbathers after nudists gather on Saving Private Ryan's Curracloe Strand
Nudists
The unclad men and women settled at a spot not far from where the Steven Spielberg movie 'Saving Private Ryan' was shot
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Summer holiday countdown: Nine great ways to get your body beach ready NOW
Summer time
We reveal our top tips to ensure you'll be heading off to the sun looking your best from head to toe
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Six popular Irish beaches fail minimum clean water tests
Beaches
Bathers have a 10% risk of getting a vomiting bug at the beaches, inspectors have revealed
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Two walkers rescued on Dublin's Sandymount Beach after being surrounded by rising tide
RNLI
The RNLI inshore lifeboat from Dun Laoghaire and the Irish Coast Guard helicopter from Dublin Airport were involved in the rescue
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Watch amazing drone footage of coastal erosion caused by stormy weather
Weather
Lagg beach in Co Donegal has taken quite a battering from recent storms
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24 hours in Rosslare: Explore the seaside jewel of Wexford
Wexford
The coastal town is the perfect spot for those craving a bit of peace and tranquility
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Villagers buried this beached whale in Donegal but you'll never guess what happened next
Donegal
Stunned locals are now complaining after making the discovery this week
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Three of Ireland's beaches lose Blue Flag status after dip in water quality
Beaches
Despite the loss of Brittas bay, Enniscrone and Skerries beaches, Ireland has gained six flags overall since last year
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Top 10 beaches in Ireland: The country's beauty spots revealed
Travel
On the hunt for a lovely beach in Ireland to explore? TripAdvisor have ranked Irish beaches and whittled the shortlist down to an impressive Top 10  
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Health fears raised after thousands swim in contaminated beach water despite 'no swim' warning
Beaches
Senator Thomas Byrne said he'd heard reports of stomach illnesses from bathers and said signage at beach wasn't clear enough
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