Beachgoers have been urged to be extra cautious as they enjoy the sun this weekend.
Fingal County Council issued a warning as hundreds of thousands of revellers are expected to bask in the heatwave on our coasts today.
And sun worshippers were also warned to take litter home with them after shocking images showed the Forty Foot in Dublin covered in litter from a number thoughtless bathers.
The council said: "The sun is giving us a final push to start the weekend, so it will be busy on the coast. Please respect our beaches.
"Please do not leave litter on beaches - bring a bag to take your litter home or use the bins provided.
"Do not light barbecues as they are a danger to others, especially young children, and are prohibited under the beach bye-laws.
"Always be extra vigilant with children and do not use inflatables in the sea."
The warning was issued after a number of drownings and other serious incidents on Irish beaches in recent weeks.
Gardai closed off part of a beach just 20 minutes outside of Dublin on Thursday afternoon after the body of a teenage boy was found.
Laytown beach in Co Meath was partially closed when the devastating discovery was made. A search had been ongoing for Bilal Tunkara, 14 years old, since Wednesday with the tragic find made a day later.
Officers cordoned off the scene after the Irish Coast Guard helped in the search before the news broke.
A garda spokesperson said: "Following the discovery of a body in Laytown, Co. Meath this afternoon, Thursday, 11th August 2022, the search for missing person Bilal Tunkara has been stood down
"Our key message this weekend is if you do see someone who even if you are only slightly concerned about their safety on the coast call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard."
On Friday, heroic coastguards reunited a mum with her missing little girl after she went missing at a popular swimming spot.
There was panic on Portmarnock Beach in Dublin on Friday after the two became separated.
Quick thinking lifeguards at the popular bathing spot called for the Irish Coast Guard immediately.
A search operation involving cars, boats and a helicopter was then launched.
Thankfully the child, who was found safe and well, was reunited with her mother. They shared a warm embrace in front of relieved bathers who clapped and cheered.
One witness took to Twitter to praise the heroics of the emergency responders.
Bernadette Ferguson said: "Well done lifeguards at Portmarnock beach today! They got the Irish Coast Guard out very quickly for a missing child.
"Patrol cars, boats and helicopters out and it was all a bit anxious for a while and finally the child was reunited with her mother. Big applause from many.
"All while dealing with another issue of a minor injury. Man had injured his arm.
"Also fair play to the mother who kept incredibly calm.
"There were plenty of tears and hugs when the child stepped out of the patrol car. Made the applause from everyone very emotional."
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