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Last year
2023
Calls to expand government water testing as thousands flock for Christmas Day swims
Most bathing waters have not been tested by local authorities since September.
Swimming restrictions hit over half of all Irish bathing waters this summer
Sea swimming has never been more popular but risks of pollution are also rising.
Noteworthy analysed over 1,600 restrictions from the last decade and they almost tripled over that time
Restrictions include swimming bans and warnings of pollution risk
Expert: “More needs to be done to keep the water in our rivers, lakes and beaches clean”
All time
Verstappen wins, Hamilton second in chaotic Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola
Swimming was banned at bathing spots across Ireland for over 350 days this year
Controversial candidate involved in torture in the past confirmed as new CIA director
'This claim is odd and absurd': Declan Ganley denies he commissioned dossier about Denis O'Brien
Denis O'Brien's appeal over Red Flag dossier dismissed
UFC 215 bout falls through after former champion falls foul of USADA
‘We need to improve our red card count’ - Bradley frustrated after Rovers’ sixth sending off this season
How did a dossier about Denis O'Brien mysteriously end up on Denis O'Brien's desk?
Denis O'Brien claims in court that an Irish firm is involved in a conspiracy against him
Agreeing to disagree could be bad for your relationship
Firefighters have been given the thumbs up to go on strike
Lavezzi incurs wrath of Zlatan after nose-honking celebration
Another European season bites the dust as Derry City swept aside