People in Wicklow and surrounding counties taking to the water this August Bank Holiday Weekend are being urged to swim in safe locations where there is a lifeguard present.
Irish Water Safety says the risk of drowning will be higher over the next few days because of a new moon that will bring spring tides to our coastline.
Roger Sweeney, from Irish Water Safety, says the new Moon will cause strong rip currents on all surfing beaches
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