Dubliners are being warned that there is a ban on swimming on Velvet Strand Beach in Portmarnock for the next three days.
According to Fingal County Council, the temporary 'Do Not Swim' notice went into effect on Sunday night due to a "possible effect on water quality due to stormwater overflow at pumping station. They said: "A temporary Do Not Swim prohibition notice has been issued for Velvet Strand, Portmarnock.
"This is due to the possible effect on water quality due to stormwater overflow at pumping station on Strand Road caused by heavy rainfall." According to Fingal County Council, a new resample is to be taken by Wednesday 14 September.
