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Respect on the beaches

There was a garda presence at Burrow Beach in Dublin following a brawl over the bank holiday weekend. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The prolonged spell of good weather recently has led to the traditional calls for water safety awareness. 

The coasts and waterways are thronged with people availing of the heat and sunshine, so swimmers of all ages are being urged to take care, while parents of small children in particular are mindful of the potential risks involved in a trip to the beach.