Popular West Cork beach declared safe to swim after e-coli fears allayed 

Cork County Council said water quality monitoring at Warren Beach in Rosscarbery showed it had been restored to 'excellent status'

A swimming ban was put in place at Warren Beach in Rosscarbery on Tuesday amid concerns over water quality. Picture: Andy Gibson

The swimming ban at one of Cork’s best known beaches because of suspected e.coli bacteria has been lifted.

The prohibition was put in place on Tuesday afternoon at Warren Beach in Rosscarbery, just as a group of 60 children were due to undertake lifeguard training with Water Safety Ireland.