Bathing restrictions at Whitestrand Doonbeg beach in Co Clare over high levels of E.coli bacteria have been lifted. On Wednesday people were warned to stay away from the bathing waters, due to higher than normal levels of E.coli. On Friday Clare County Council lifted the bathing prohibition notice, following water sample tests. Following the tests HSE officials advised the council it was safe to lift the bathing restrictions at the beach. The beach is located a short distance from Doonbeg Golf Course, which is owned by the US President Donald Trump.

Source: The Irish Times May 25, 2018 13:18 UTC