Heatwave Hits But Beaches Stay Cautious

With scorching temps pushing toward 30°C, people are flocking to beaches for relief — but caution is advised. Recent heavy rain has spiked water quality concerns at popular spots like Forty Foot and Killiney Beach, prompting local advisories urging a 48-hour wait after downpours to avoid illness. While last tests from mid-June rated all nine monitored sites as “excellent,” ongoing checks are expected later this week. Experts recommend avoiding swallowing seawater, washing hands before eating, and skipping the water if you have open wounds, are pregnant, or have a compromised immune system. This isn’t isolated — beaches across Clare and Galway are issuing similar warnings. Stay cool, stay smart. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a25ef39199a393b