Swimming Ban Lifted At Popular West Clare Bathing Spots

Swimmers who use two popular bathing areas in West Clare have received a timely boost following the lifting of bathing prohibitions introduced earlier this week.

Following additional investigative sampling and on the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council lifted the bathing prohibitions at both Spanish Point and White Strand Miltown Malbay on Friday morning.
In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flags at both bathing areas were reinstated.

On the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council issued bathing prohibitions at both Spanish Point and White Strand Miltown Malbay on Tuesday. The red flag flew at Spanish Point until it was removed again on Friday morning.

The restrictions were introduced as the results of routine bathing water samples taken at both locations had elevated levels of bacteria.

Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall resulted in elevated levels of bacteria being identified in the water.

In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flags at both bathing areas were removed until the water quality improved.

Dan Danaher