Lifeguard cover extended in Clare

The good weather has prompted lifeguard cover to be extended at Co Clare beaches, in a local authority move likely to be repeated elsewhere in the country as temperatures continue to rise.

Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year, with temperatures in Dublin set to reach 29C, the highest in the country. Temperatures in other parts of Leinster are also expected to reach 26C to 28C. For the first time during June, Clare County Council has extended lifeguard cover at the county’s four main beaches beyond the weekend.

The local authority has confirmed that lifeguard cover is being provided at Kilkee, Lahinch, Spanish Point and Fanore today from 3.30pm to 7.30pm to cater for a large increase in the number of people visiting beaches in the late afternoon and evening during the current fine spell.