Public Urged to Avoid Crowded Cork Beaches for Emergency Access

Emergency services in Cork have requested the public to avoid certain crowded beaches to ensure access for crisis assistance.

Car parks at Warren Beach near Rosscarbery and Inchydoney Beach near Clonakilty were full by Saturday afternoon in West Cork.

An Garda Síochána Cork advised that there was no safe access available and suggested exploring other less crowded beaches along the coast.

People were reminded to park only in legal spots to prevent blocking emergency access and not to occupy disabled parking bays without a permit.

In Kinsale, the Fire services raised concerns about access to Dock Beach and urged people to stay away on Saturday afternoon.

Cork County Council Beachguards warned that Garrylucas beach car park near Kinsale was also full by late Saturday afternoon and issued a red flag alert to stay out of the water.

An Garda Síochána reminded the public nationwide not to leave children or pets unattended in cars during hot weather and to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Gardaí at Malahide in Dublin advised that the main car park near Velvet Strand beach was full by early Saturday and urged drivers not to obstruct emergency vehicle access.

Temperatures of 24 to 29 degrees were predicted across Munster for Saturday by Met Éireann, with cooler weather expected soon.

According to the source: Irish Examiner.