High levels of bacteria prohibit bathing on East End Beach in Inisbofin
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
Bathing has been prohibited on the East End Beach in Inisbofin
Galway County Council says samples this week had elevated levels of bacteria
They relate to E-coli and Enterococci and the very heavy rainfall may have contributed to the high levels.
Further sampling will be carried out in the coming days and updated advice will then be provided by the HSE
The Council says the Do Not Swim notices will be put up today