On the advice of the HSE, Clare County Council has issued a do not swim notice at the Mountshannon bathing area on Lough Derg.
The prohibition has been introduced due to the presence of an algal bloom at the bathing area and at the pier.
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Blue green algae can produce toxins known to be harmful to animals that drink the water and skin rashes have occurred in humans following contact.
In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flag at the bathing area will be removed and replace with the red until such time as the water quality improves.
