THE popular Inch Mile sea swim off the coast of Rathmullan didn’t happen in August due to unacceptable levels of harmful bacteria in the water. Rathmullan Beach was one of the Irish bathing spots hit with a high number of swimming restrictions (33 days) this year, analysis from Noteworthy, the investigative platform from The Journal has found. More […]
Swim event cancelled after E-coli outbreak
A popular swimming event due to be held last weekend in Rathmullan was cancelled due to high levels of E-coli in the bathing water at the beach. Swim Ireland who organise the annual Inch Mile Swim, contacted participants to say that in the interests of safety, the event was being rescheduled. The decision followed the […]