Donegal Cathaoirleach says EPA report on quality of bathing water gives an endorsement to local beaches

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says new EPA report into the quality of bathing water in the North West will be a further boost for the local tourism sector. The report was positive for the majority of local beaches in Sligo and Donegal.  The publication released this morning, (Thursday) did state Localised intense rainfall has led to bathing water restrictions being introduced to protect bather health in the North West. Lady’s Bay (Buncrana) Co. Donegal and Sandymount beach in Dublin were the only two beaches ranked ‘poor’ in the Country, Locally in Sligo the beaches at Dunmoran, Enniscrone and Mullaghmore were found to have excellent quality of water during bathing season.  In Donegal a similar grade was afforded to the beaches at Bundoran, Carrickfinn and Fanad. Cllr Niamh Kennedy says the EPA report shines a positive light on local beaches