Safety appeal to Limerick swimmers ahead of the bank holiday weekend

With Limerick enjoying a spell of glorious weather as the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, the ESB are urging the public to resist the temptation of swimming in the Ardnacrusha headrace and tailrace canal in County Clare, as it could lead to serious consequences. 

Martin Stronge, Senior Manager, Hydro Operations said, “It is important that people take note of the safety warnings which are visible on signs posted around ESB reservoirs. These areas are unsafe for swimming due to deep, fast-flowing waters, fluctuating water levels, and uneven terrain, which present significant hazards to the public.

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"To ensure your safety and the safety of others, always choose safer swimming locations such as swimming pools or beaches with designated lifeguards," he concluded. 

This warning has also been issued to a number of ESB reservoirs such as Poulaphouca in County Wicklow, Golden Falls and Leixlip in County Kildare, Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid in County Cork and Assaroe, Lough Nacung and Lough Dunlewey in County Donegal.