Bathers will have to think twice before taking the plunge at six of the country’s beaches after they failed basic water quality tests.

Six beaches have re-opened to the public after a total of 12 were closed when heavy rain caused toxic waste to infect the water.

"No swimming" notices have been placed at several Fingal beaches due to poor water quality.

The site for a “super” sewage treatment plant will be revealed today.

The site for a super sewage treatment plant will be revealed tomorrow.

Communities against a super sewage treatment plant have vowed to step up their campaign after three proposed sites were shortlisted.

A Government minister has voiced his opposition to a super sewerage plant proposed for his constituency.

FOUR of the country’s top bathing spots have failed to meet basic water cleanliness marks.

Four of the country’s top bathing spots have failed to meet basic water cleanliness marks.

THREE teachers who survived a plane crash in Thailand touched down on home soil yesterday for an emotional reunion with family and friends.

Three teachers who survived a plane crash in Thailand touched down on home soil today for an emotional reunion with family and friends.

Bathing spots around the country were hit by the worst water quality on record during last year’s washed out summer, a new report revealed today.

A cyclist died after he plunged 25 feet off a cliff at a small seaside village in north Dublin, it was confirmed today.

PAUL O’SHEA is 10 points behind leader Clem McMahon in the Atec Premier Series with only two rounds remaining and is surprised to be there.

Dan Collins