Bathing ban on beach after raised bacteria levels detected

One of Cork’s most popular beaches has been closed for swimming after elevated levels of bacteria were found in the water.

Cork County Council confirmed yesterday that a temporary bathing prohibition notice is in place at Garryvoe Beach in east Cork.

It followed water quality tests on Thursday — prompted by concerns from the results of routine tests earlier in the week — which revealed elevated levels of intestinal enterococci in the water, and possibly also in the stream which discharges onto the beach.