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Water notices at 15 Cork beaches after heavy rain
High levels of bacteria have been detected at some beaches in the county.
Boris Johnson warns people ‘taking liberties’ could trigger serious infection spike
Johnson’s comments came after the Health Secretary reminded people the Government has powers to close public spaces such as beaches.
72-hour swimming ban in place at Balbriggan beach due to 'unacceptable levels of bacteria'
Swimming in the water may cause illness, Fingal County Council has warned.
Cocaine worth €1.7m washes up on New Zealand beach
Police have urged the public to hand in any more packages that turn up.
Gardaí investigating after body of female found on beach in Donegal
Foul play is not suspected in the death.
Gardaí have received a number of phone calls in relation to discovery of baby 'Belle' on north Dublin beach
The body of the baby was found at 10am on Saturday morning,
Coast Guard rescues two swimmers who got into difficulty on Dublin beaches
The swimmers got into difficulty on Burrow Beach and Claremont Beach in Howth.
Couple fall to death taking selfie on 40-metre wall in Portugal
It’s believed they dropped their phone and fell down while leaning over to retrieve it.
Surfers concerned about damage Donald Trump’s Clare wall could do to beach
People have expressed their concern about the damage that could be done to dunes and rare wildlife on the beach.
Locals fear damage that Storm Brian may do to eroding blue-flag beach
Rossbeigh beach is a beautiful attraction for locals and tourists, but it has been eroding dramatically over the past 10 years.
Ancient human remains found on Wexford beach
The remains were found yesterday, a day after Storm Ophelia ravaged the country.
Remains found on west coast beach confirmed as those of woman buried at sea
The remains were discovered by two walkers on a beach in north Clare in late September.
There's been an increase in jellyfish sightings on Irish beaches - here's what to do if you see one
“If a child starts poking them they’re likely to get stung,” John Leech of the Irish Water Safety said.
Irishman drowns in Dutch seaside town
Local media reports say that he had gone swimming in the early hours of the morning.
Swimming ban in place at Dublin beach over animal contamination
The results of a routine sample showed a deterioration in the water quality.
Pilot in court after deadly crash on Portugal beach
The instructor could be heard telling a control tower that the plane had suffered engine failure.
Kilkee beach in Clare reopened after 'malfunction' at wastewater plant
Irish Water has apologised for the inconvenience to locals and tourists.
'Runaway' car rolls down steps towards the sea at Kilkee beach
Emergency services are at the scene and no-one is believed to have been injured.
Now you can find out where the safest, cleanest beaches are before you leave home
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week launched Beaches.ie.
Gardaí still don't know the identity of the man whose body was found on a Bray beach
The man’s body was found on 27 March, but remains unidentified.
17-year-old girl killed by shark off Australian coast
The girl was surfing with her father when she was attacked.
Warning as 'oily fatbergs' turn up on Irish beaches
Some of the congealed balls were spotted on Hoare’s Rock near Skerries, north Dublin.
New Zealand beached whale crisis 'over' say rescuers
Many volunteers gathered on the shoreline broke down in tears on hearing the latest strandings appeared to be over.
Iceland in mourning after missing young woman's body found on beach
Birna Brjansdottir was missing for eight days before her body was found.
Irish woman (21) in critical condition after light aircraft crashes in Australia
A UK woman died in the crash.
Guardiola: I am nearing the end of my coaching career
Despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in football, the ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich man believes he could walk away from the bench soon.
'It's bird, dog, horse, cow, and people poo': Swimmers warned to stay out of the water near Melbourne
There’s a bit of a nasty surprise waiting in the water.
Man finds decomposed remains while walking on beach in Galway
The remains are believed to be female.
Photos have emerged of armed French police telling a woman to remove a 'burkini'
The woman removed the garment but it’s unclear whether it was actually the Islamic swimsuit.
Swimming ban lifted at Portmarnock earlier than expected
It was expected to remain in place until at least Monday.
A Do Not Swim notice has been issued for another beach in Dublin
This brings the total number of beaches where swimming is forbidden to five.
Wheelchair user found sleeping rough on beach in Kerry
He is now staying in emergency accommodation.
14 memories anyone who grew up going to Enniscrone will recognise
A Sligo treasure.
Shark detection buoys are being trialled off Australia's Bondi beach
The buoys use software that can detect the shape and movement of sharks using sonar and alert authorities.
19 of the most Donegal things that have ever happened
Wile powerful stuff.
Student 'killed instantly' in rock fall on beach
Georgina Le Fjord was celebrating the end of her exams.
Climber stranded on 50m cliff saved in Howth
The man became stranded when trying to find a way off of the beach.
Planning a trip to Dollymount Strand? You're not allowed to swim there today
Dublin City Council has issued a bathing ban until its water tests are back tomorrow.
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