Warning after Leitrim swimmers become ill after bathing

A number of people have become ill after swimming at popular waterways in Leitrim in recent days.

Leitrim County Council is warning the public that the Dromod Harbour / Shannon Cove marina is not suitable for swimming and is not a recognised bathing area.

The Council claims that a number of swimmers became ill following bathing there and is advising that the water quality in that area is not suitable for bathing at present.

A warning has also been issued about water quality at Acres lake and Carmongan.

Local Councillor Sean McGowan says there are other locations in the county too where people have gotten sick after swimming recently: