Galway City Council has issued a notice for a temporary swimming ban at Grattan Road and Rusheen Bay beaches this week due to bacteria.
The Swimming Ban has been put in place for both beaches due to an increase in bacteria levels detected in samples taken on Monday, September 8.
The council said that the likely cause of the elevated bacteria is contaminated urban runoff.
The swimming ban is expected to be in place for three days, with further water sampling results due on the evening of Thursday, September 11.
In the meantime people at these beaches should avoid splashing or swallowing water. People who are pregnant or have an open wound should also avoid swimming.
Anyone who has been swimming at these beaches should wash their hands before handling any food.
