Seven coastal bathing waters ‘vulnerable to pollution’ fail to meet minimum standard

Routine samples from both beaches on August 21st find high microbial contamination

Clifden Bay, in Connemara, is one of seven bathing areas with poor-quality water, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. What has gone wrong, and what impact will it have on tourism?

Seven locations fail the test and are classified as ‘poor’ quality

Sunshine can make water cleaner – now if only beach-goers can behave

EPA says exceptionally heavy rain led to increased run-off from farmland