News - Keeldra lake

Leitrim lake sees water quality improvements following barley straw project

Inland Fisheries helped Leitrim council put bales of barely straw on the lake in an effort to soak up some of the toxins.

Jun 12, 2023 13:28

It comes as its latest report into Ireland's bathing waters has found 97 per cent of designated swimming areas are up to standard.

May 12, 2023 17:21

A total of 148 identified bathing waters around the country were tested for the report.

May 12, 2023 13:39

The Cloone man was diagnosed with Parkinson ten years ago.

Mar 31, 2023 14:35

The algae can be poisonous to animals and dangerous to humans

Aug 15, 2022 18:10

A warning was issued last month advising the public not to swim in the lake and still remains in place.

Jun 13, 2021 09:39

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