Morriscastle Beach in Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford. Picture by Padraig O’Reilly
A notice has been issued by Wexford County Council to advise the public not to swim in multiple beaches along the coastline until Saturday, July 27, pending further testing.
The latest sampling conducted as part of the council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at four beaches and following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue the warning notices in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.
The Do Not Swim notices have been posted at Ballymoney North, Carne Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens Beaches in Co. Wexford.
Further samples have been taken and results are expected on Saturday, July 27, at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. In addition, the Council’s Environmental Technical Team is investigating the matter.
Bathing water quality results for 19 Wexford beaches sampled over the 2025 to date bathing season, “have been mainly excellent”, according to a spokesperson from the council and as also published on the EPA operated website www.Beaches.ie
Wexford County Council advises members of the public visiting the above beaches “to please abide by the public notices advising against swimming.”
More information on bathing water quality can be obtained on www.beaches.ie.