Cork County Council had issued the warnings on Friday last after heavy rainfall caused the levels of E coli at the beaches to breach EU mandatory permitted values. <\/p>\n
However, the council said subsequent tests had shown the levels of E coli had ''significantly decreased'', while samples taken on Wednesday at all beaches indicated ''further water quality improvement''. <\/p>\n
As a result the council, with the agreement of the HSE, has removed its recommendation not to swim at Youghal, Claycastle, Redbarn, Coolmain, Garretstown, Oysterhaven and Garryvoe beaches. <\/p>\n
Redbarn, Garryvoe and Garretstown all have Blue Flags, which can now be flown again. <\/p>\n
However, bathing restrictions are still in place on Grattan Beach in Salthill, co Galway, due to a high level of E coli in the water there. The water will be tested again tomorrow morning. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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