Wexford County Council Environment & Climate Change Section
10th August, 2026
Press Statement – Duncannon Beach “Do Not Swim Notices”.
Wexford County Council wishes to advise the public that a “Do Not Swim” notice has been posted at Duncannon Beach today
The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE and EPA, it is necessary to issue “Do not swim” warning notices at the above beaches in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.
Further samples have been taken and results are expected on Thursday 13th August, 2026 at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. In addition, the Council’s Environmental Technical Team are investigating the matter.
Bathing water quality results for 20 Wexford beaches sampled over the 2026 to date bathing season, have been mainly excellent as published on the EPA operated website www.Beaches.ie
Wexford County Council advises members of the public visiting the above beach to please abide by the public notices advising against swimming.
Further updates will be issued through the media and via the Council’s website
https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/environment-and-climate-change
More information on bathing water quality can be obtained on www.beaches.ie
Eamonn Hore, Director of Services,
Roads & Transportation, Environment & Climate Change and Water.
Phone 053 9196000 for more information