Cork beaches: all the information you need

Sunbathers Lynn O'Sullivan and Eleanor Busteed enjoy the fine weather at Garrylucas beach on Thursday.  Picture: David Creedon

People flocking to beaches and waterways in the fine weather should choose lifeguarded areas if they are swimming, Water Safety Ireland has urged.

Sticking to areas with lifeguards on duty can help prevent further drownings ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, John Leech, chief executive of Water Safety Ireland advised.