The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan noted that Cork County "boasts more flags than any other county in Ireland". 

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"They came to us and asked how can we do this with swimming.” 

The Indo-Pacific Man o’ War otherwise known as the ‘Bluebottle Jellyfish’ has been spotted on beaches in East Cork, popping up at Cuskinny, Cobh.

The beach clean is kicking off at 10am on Sunday.

The call came in just before noon, off the coast of Fountainstown beach, and after investigation, the emergency services were stood down without incident.

A SWIMMER was brought safely to shore at a Cork beach this evening after being swept out to sea. Crosshaven and Ballycotton lifeboats were tasked to the scene this evening to the aid of a swimmer who was near to the East of Power Head.

As soon as the sun comes out, Cork people flock to the coast. Roisin Burke says the rise in staycations has exposed the lack of facilities there

A coastal Tidy Town group have repeated their plea for beach users to put rubbish in the bin.

Another dangerous jellyfish sighting has closed a popular Cork beach on Tuesday. Fountainstown Beach in the Carrigaline Municipal District was red-flagged by lifeguards after a sighting of a Portuguese Man O' War jellyfish around 2pm.

MORE than 170 accidents were prevented on beaches across Cork County in one weekend this month, according to figures provided by Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Team.

A RED flag is in place at a Cork beach this afternoon following a sighting of a Portuguese Man O' War jellyfish. Garrettstown Beach today announced that it has changed to a red flag following a sighting of a Portuguese Man O' War jellyfish.

People are being reminded to be extra vigilant when in the water at beaches along Cork's coast. Last weekend alone the beachguards at Inchydoney had to perform five rescues and 22 assists. They treated a further two people with concussions.

Red flags are in place at several beaches in Cork today, with waves of up to eight feet reported in places.  Cork County Council beachguards posted on social media earlier today, updating beachgoers about the conditions at Cork beaches.

CLEAN Coasts is asking people around Ireland to help raise awareness about the danger of broken glass on the beach and the injuries related to it.

Jellyfish infestations are being reported along the Cork coastline with hundreds of the wobbly wonders appearing at popular swimming spots like Myrtleville, Sandycove and thousands filmed in Cobh along Kennedy Pier.

CORK county councillors have called for the introduction of beach wheelchairs to improve accessibility on beaches.

A COMMUNITY group on a mission to tidy up Cork's coastline is taking care of waste dating back as far as the fifties and sixties.

CORK County Councillors have called for the introduction of beach wheelchairs to improve accessibility on beaches across the county.

BEACHES and beauty spots were thronged on Sunday as everyone tried to make the most of the good weather.

CORK County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Team has resumed overseeing the safety of the public in the water off the beautiful County Cork coast.

Five beaches in the Carrigaline Municipal District are being kitted out with additional bins thanks to waste collection service Country Clean.

A warning regarding illegal parking at beaches, beauty spots and other public amenities has been issued by An Garda Siochana ahead of the weekend.

More than €12,000 has been raised by a Ballygarvan woman who ran the Cork City Half Marathon on the June Bank Holiday weekend in memory of Conor King, 23, who tragically died after falling into a blowhole on cliffs near Garretstown beach in West ...

A NUMBER of demands have been put to Cork County Council and other local authorities ahead of the staycation season.

Gardaí in Cork are to step up patrols of beaches, buses and public areas over the Bank Holiday weekend. Last weekend, concerns were voiced about large crowds of people gathering in areas such as Crosshaven.

Temporary toilet facilities are to be installed at a number of popular Cork beauty spots. It comes at a time when continued concerns are being raised about a lack of public toilet facilities at locations around the county.

The 'Do Not Swim' warning from Cork County Council has been removed on Thursday for two beaches while a third beach is down graded to an advisory.

The public is being warned not to swim on three Cork beaches following water quality issues.

22 Cork beaches have received Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards for this year. Cork has been awarded a total of 12 Blue Flag beaches and marinas for this year, which represents a record annual haul for the Rebel County.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for additional water quality monitoring at beaches where there are large numbers of year-round swimmers.

The public has been urged to be wary of the possibility of quicksand on a popular beach in West Cork.

Six people were rescued from a cave at Rocky Bay along the Cork coast, on Sunday evening after getting trapped by the tide.

A defibrillator has been installed at Fountainstown beach by the Fountainstown Community Association.

Two Cork beaches are set to benefit from funding announced today that will see world-class facility centres installed at 22 locations across the country where water-based activities are a key visitor attraction.

An East Cork Clean Coast group has substantially upgraded its machinery to tackle sea litter and beach waste.

IT won’t happen for nearly 15 years but waters off the Cork coastline are going to get less salty and warmer. That is the prediction of scientists at the national Marine Institute who have released the results of a 20-year study of algal bloom.

Residents of Whitepoint in Cobh have outlined concerns about the aftermath of outdoor drinking and gatherings which have led to an accumulation of litter and broken glass on the Strand.

BEAUTY spots, as well as areas with holiday homes throughout West Cork, will be targeted with Garda patrols this weekend to ensure people are abiding by Covid-19 restrictions.

AN increase in storms in recent years has led to extensive erosion of sand dunes at many West Cork beaches.

A quarter of a million euros has been ringfenced for outdoor recreation projects in County Cork. The funding is part of a €3.

A Crosshaven councillor is calling on people to “behave” and adhere to the Government guidelines over the coming days and weeks after a busy weekend at the coastal village, particularly around Fountainstown beach.

CONCERNS have been raised among locals in Crosshaven following an influx of people to the picturesque village and surrounding areas in recent days.

A dog had a lucky escape today after he fell from a cliff and had to be rescued by emergency services. The canine fell from a cliff near Garrylucas beach and the owners rang the Coastguard who responded to the incident along with An Garda Siochana.

Brave souls across Cork started their festive celebrations with a chilly dip along the coast.

AN APPEAL has been made to those living along the Cork coastline to record sightings of dangerous jellyfish with Biodiversity Ireland.

East Cork has a new beach to visit after Ballybrannigan Beach has been given the all-clear to reopen to the public, ahead of a substantially sunny weekend.

Cork’s beach lifeguards are stepping down from their duties this Sunday, bringing an end to the supervised swimming season along the coast.

Lifeguards on duty at beaches across Cork county lowered their flags for the last time in 2020 yesterday after an "extremely busy season".

Swimmers are being advised not to swim at Barleycove beach after a number of Portuguese Man O'War were spotted in the area.  The Portuguese Man O'War is known for its painful and sometimes dangerous sting.