Swimming was banned at bathing spots across Ireland for over 350 days this year
Noteworthy analysis of EPA data shows that “do not swim” notices are an all too common occurrence at beaches across the country.
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Noteworthy analysis of EPA data shows that “do not swim” notices are an all too common occurrence at beaches across the country.
The security consultant started his marathon swim at Carrickfin beach in Co Donegal in September.
The Coast Guard had been called before the teen, who has lifeguard training, got into the water.
High levels of bacteria have been detected at some beaches in the county.
Increased bacterial levels have been identified in the water following heavy rainfall.
Athlone native Robbie Powell was flagged for clostebol in a test taken last November.
Testing is taking place tomorrow and the results of the laboratory analysis will be available on Saturday.
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Ryan bagged bronze in the 50m backstroke at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow.
The teenager was just 0.4 seconds from the podium.
After taking bronze in the 50m Breastroke on Wednesday, the 19-year-old further announced her arrival in senior international swimming with a time of 1:04.36.
He becomes Ireland’s fourth finalist in the space of just two days at the European competition.
The triple Olympic champion appeared at a rare public CAS hearing.
Lazy Sundays were made for reading about Wayne Rooney’s sneaking into casinos.
Leptospirosis is particularly a hazard for people who participate in outdoor sports.
The 28-time Olympic medalist says positive tests should result in a lifetime ban.
Swimming in the water may cause illness, Fingal County Council has warned.
The man, aged 71, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick.
Five other people were also rescued this afternoon.
The bans follow heavy rainfall on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Dublin City Liffey Swim will celebrate its 100th year today.
The Irish men’s medley team set a new record on the final day of the FINA World Swimming Championships.
Another bronze in the pool brings the Irish medal haul to four.
‘My hat’s off to him,’ the American great said of Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak.
‘It’s a tremendous honour to beat such a great men’s world record,’ said the Hungarian youngster.
The Templeogue native produced a fantastic final swim and finished just three seconds behind runner-up, Justine Delmas.
It got heated as Britain’s Duncan Scott declined to shake the hand of Chinese star Sun Yang, who has been branded a ‘drug cheat’.
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The incident happened off Termonfeckin beach.
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