In response to a notification of water pollution in Bantry today, Cork County Council staff have identified the source of pollution and the Council’s Environmental Department are working with the relevant parties to resolve the issue.
Cork County Council will shortly erect a sign to say that swimming is prohibited at the Abbey until the issue is resolved.
Following advice from the HSE the Advisory Notice for bathers placed at Garryvoe beach on the 4th of June 2019, due to elevated levels of bacteria, has been removed. Updated water quality results from samples taken on Wednesday 5th June indicates water quality at this bathing water has returned to Excellent quality.
Cork County Council can confirm that seven beaches across Cork County have been awarded Blue Flag status, with a further fourteen beaches receiving the Green Coast Award, for the 2019 bathing season, by the International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award Juries of An Taisce.
Silver Strand is a beautiful sandy beach with magnificent views of Cape Clear Island and the Atlantic
Bathing Water Profiles: Silver Strand
Red Strand is Green Flag Beach located in a horseshoe bay near Rosscarbery in County Cork. It is quite popular for surfing and has reasonably consistent surf all year round. The beach is accessible from the roadside, however there is no wheelchair access here and no designated car park. There are however a few spaces on the roadside where visitors can park.
Bathing Water Profile: Red Strand
Claycastle Beach is a gently sandy beach with a narrow area of marsh/dunes (part of Ballyvergan Marsh). Ballyvergan Marsh is located to the west of the beach.
Bathing Water Profile: Youghal Claycastle
Oysterhaven Beach is located in Ballinaclashet Creek approximately 6 km east of Kinsale, & 3.3 km south west of Nohaval, in Co. Cork. Oysterhaven Beach is a west facing sandy,shingle beach. The beach is located within Oysterhaven Bay which is a sheltered south facing inlet. The beach is flanked at both sides by low rocky cliffs.
Bathing Water Profile: Oysterhaven
Coolmain beach is located south of Kilbrittain village. It is a sandy beach with sand dunes behind the beach separating the beach and the car park.
Bathing Water Profile: Coolmaine
Garrylucas, White Strand is a sandy beach with sand dunes in part. It is located beside the R604 road and adjacent to Kilcolman Marsh and the Old Head of Kinsale and within a short distance of Ballinspittle by car. Public parking and toilets are provided adjacent to the beach and lifeguards are on duty during the summer season. Access to the beach by ramps and steps.
Bathing Water Profile: Garrylucas
Garretstown is a sandy beach. It is located on the R604 and adjacent to Kilcolman Marsh and The Old Head of Kinsale and within a short distance of Ballinspittle village by car. Public car parking, toilet facilities and lifebuoys are provided at the beach. Life guards are on duty during the bathing season. Access to the beach by ramps and steps. Wheelchair access is provided.
Bathing Water Profile: Garrettstown
