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Ballybunion beach.
KERRY County Council has issued an advisory against bathing at both beaches in Ballybunion
Elevated levels of bacteria have been identified in bathing water samples taken at both Ballybunion North and South beaches over the past few days.
Following consultation with the HSE, an advisory against bathing is now in place for both beaches. This is not an absolute prohibition on bathing but it is advice that swimming and bathing are best avoided.
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Signage to this effect is being put in place at the beaches in question and also on the EPA’s www.beaches.ie website. In addition, the lifeguard service will be flying red flags for the duration of the advisory.
The situation will be reviewed again following the next round of sampling and associated results.
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