Enniscrone Lifeguards called into action again
Lifeguards at Enniscrone beach were called to assist 6 swimmers that got into difficulty at the popular bathing location yesterday evening. It’s understood that all of the swimmers were safely removed from the water and no injuries were reported. This is the second incident in recent days where…
Increase in reports of jellyfish at Sligo beaches; what to do if stung
People are advised to be wary of jellyfish if heading to beaches around the region. Water Safety Development Officer with Sligo County Council, Pete Murtagh, says they have received increased reports recently of the marine animal being spotted at all beaches in Sligo and along the west coast. The recent…
People asked to be mindful around the water this weekend
People heading to local beaches, lakes and rivers are asked to be mindful around the water. Lifeguards will continue to operate at Rosses Point, Enniscrone, Dunmoran and Streedagh and the beach warden will also be available at Strandhill beach. People are asked not to use inflatables as they are not…
Lifeguards at Enniscrone and Rosses Point beaches this weekend
Lifeguards will be in place this weekend at Enniscrone and Rosses Point beaches. They will be there fulltime from the beginning of July and also at weekends at Dunmoran and Streedagh beaches. Sligo County Council is encouraging people to be safe around the water this weekend and for the summer…
Illegal burning of household waste on ‘Bonfire Night’ completely ‘unacceptable’
The Authorities are reminding people that burning rubbish and tyres is illegal. Sligo County Council has made the warning ahead of “Bonfire Night” this weekend. It falls on the 23rd of June each year but has become a busy night for the Fire Services as people amass dangerous and illegal…