Four popular Wexford beaches issued with ‘Do not swim’ notices

Wexford County Council wishes to advise the public that “Do not swim” notices have been posted at four popular beaches across the county…

The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beaches.

The beaches issued with the ‘Do not swim’ notice are: Ballymoney North, Carne Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens Beaches in Co. Wexford.

Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do not swim” warning notices at the above beaches in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.

Further samples have been taken and results are expected on Saturday 27^th July, 2025 at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. In addition, the Council’s Environmental Technical Team are investigating the matter.

Bathing water quality results for 19 Wexford beaches sampled over the 2025 to date bathing season, have been mainly excellent as published on the EPA operated website http://www.Beaches.ie

Wexford County Council advises members of the public visiting the above beach to please abide by the public notices advising against swimming.

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