Public urged not to visit popular bathing areas on Christmas Day

The 40 foot Dublin, which is a popular bathing spot. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Christmas Day swim has become a tradition for many, however, this year people are being urged to avoid the popular Dublin spots in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, An Garda Síochána, and the HSE are calling on people to “please refrain from visiting bathing areas and specifically the 40 Foot, Sandycove, and Seapoint" on both Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day.