West Cork locals to hold meeting over recurring water quality problems at popular beaches

Owenahincha and Warren Beach near Rosscarbery reopened for swimming this week after 'do not swim' notices' were imposed due to high levels of bacteria in the bathing water

A 'do not swim' notice at Owenahincha beach on Wednesday. Picture: Andy Gibson

A public meeting is set to go ahead in West Cork next week to discuss recurring problems with the quality of bathing water as two popular beaches were reopened for swimming on Thursday.

Cork County Council confirmed the 'do not swim notices' which were imposed on Owenahincha and  Warren Beach near Rosscarbery this week have been lifted after tests showed the water quality at both beaches "is now at excellent status".