A woman and two children have been rescued after getting stranded near rocks on a beach in Wicklow this evening.

THE Irish tourism sector has suffered another major body blow after a new survey claimed this country is one of the least popular destinations for European holidaymakers.

THEY are known as the One-o-clock Nudes – bare-arsed aficionados of nude bathing who descend on Irish beaches during the summer to let it all hang out.

Ireland is one of the best spots in the world for nudists, according to a study compiled in the UK.

IRELAND has received its highest ever number of Blue Flags for water quality with 78 beaches and four marinas being awarded the honour by the International Blue Flag Jury for 2005.