Beach Guide

Open water swimming, at sea or in lakes and rivers, has both physical and mental health benefits for us all. During colder seasons, there is an …

The National Bathing Waters Public Survey was written by the Bathing Water Expert Group who operate under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and advise …

Open water swimming can be an enjoyable experience when people have the right safety knowledge and preparation. It is important to remember, there are considerably more dangers …

After a heavy rainfall event it is important to avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours to prevent the risk of getting a recreational water …

Playing and swimming in the sea is a great joy but a jellyfish sting can spoil the fun.  Jellyfish stings in Ireland are not usually life threatening and …

We are a nation of beach lovers and when the sun shines we pack our beach bags and head to the beach. No matter how often your toes …

A rip current is a horizontal current that can pull you away from the shore. Drownings occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and …

Beach streams can sometimes contain more bacteria than sea water, particularly after heavy rain. This can result in the water quality of beach streams not having as good …