Temporary Prohibitions Lifted from Rush South and Portrane beaches

The results of the sample taken on 13/8/25 at Rush South and Portrane beaches have been received and both have met the “excellent” water quality standard.

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The results of the sample taken on 13/8/25 at Rush South and Portrane beaches have been received and both have met the “excellent” water quality standard.

Following consultation with the HSE the two temporary Prohibition Notices will be removed from these beaches.  

Please note www.beaches.ie will not be updated immediately as there is a service disruption today.

Next samples will be taken on 18th August and results will be on 20th August.

To view  an explanation of the standards used for reporting results of bathing water please go to  https://www.fingal.ie/bathing-water-quality-monitoring-faqs

For further information on beaches and bathing water see Beaches and Bathing Water