Wicklow county council has issued a bathing and recreational use ban notice for Wicklow Harbour, Sandfiner beach and the Leitrim River until further notice.
It’s after elevated levels of E-Coli bacteria was identified following the recent heavy rain.
Results from further tests are expected on Friday.
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