Lifeguards set for full-time duty at Cork and Kerry beaches

Beaches in the two counties will see a beefed-up lifeguard presence as the domestic tourism season begins in earnest

Lifeguards Cian Ó Dubhghaill, Conall Boyle and Áine King on duty at Garrettstown Beach, Co Cork, last summer. Picture: David Creedon

Award-winning beaches all over Cork and Kerry will see a beefed-up lifeguard presence for the second year in a row as the domestic tourism season begins in earnest.

Cork County Council's lifeguards will be on duty full-time starting on Saturday, June 12, all over the county, which this year has the most ever designated Blue Flag beaches and marinas.