Sandycove

Multiple Dublin swimming spots closed by council due to poor water quality

Multiple Dublin swimming spots closed by council due to poor water quality

The situation has been reviewed by the council. Words by Hannah Cronolly Multiple popular swimming spots in Dublin have been closed until at least tomorrow due to poor water quality caused by heavy rainfall. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council installed a prohibition notice at Seapoint beach last week following HSE consultations. In a statement, the council […]

2 months ago

Excellent bathing water results in the Dun Laoghaire area reported for this weekend

Excellent bathing water results in the Dun Laoghaire area reported for this weekend

Good news for south Dublin sea swimmers. If you keep up your quick dips and Saturday morning splash sessions during the colder months, you’ll be happy to know that excellent bathing conditions have been reported for this weekend in some of Dublin’s most popular swim spots. According to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, excellent water […]

5 years ago

Good news for sea swimmers – There’s excellent water quality in south side swim spots

Good news for sea swimmers – There’s excellent water quality in south side swim spots

Always good to hear if you’re planning a weekend dip. Killiney, Whiterock, the Forty Foot, Sandycove and Seapoint bathing areas all have excellent water quality, according to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The water results come from samples taken on the 6th of September. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTotnBCMXzD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Weather wise it’s shaping up to be a great weekend […]

5 years ago

Locals express unhappiness with ‘eyesore’ at popular swimming spot

Locals express unhappiness with ‘eyesore’ at popular swimming spot

Yikes. Looks like someone has made their feelings pretty clear regarding this shipping container at Sandycove Beach. The container is set up on the grassy bank at the popular South Dublin beach, and the graffiti on the side just popped up recently, arguably making it more of an “eyesore” than it was in the first […]

5 years ago

11 unreal restaurants doing takeaway in Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey

11 unreal restaurants doing takeaway in Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey

Don’t feel like cooking? But looking for some top-notch restaurant grub to enjoy at home? If this sounds like you, and you’re in and around the Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove/Glasthule or Dalkey boroughs – I’ve got you covered. Check out these unreal foodie spots doing takeaway. Hartley’s Restaurant Hartley’s has been a staple spot in Dun […]

6 years ago