Cushendall one of seven new official bathing water sites in Northern Ireland
Seven new official bathing water sites have been identified following a public review by DAERA, meaning they must meet stringent water quality standards.
They are Cushendall along with Brompton Bay, Bangor; Donaghadee Harbour; Drain’s Bay, near Larne; Portmuck; Rea's Wood, Antrim, Lough Neagh; Warrenpoint, Sandy Bottom.
The Bathing Water Review 2022/23 also received calls (98% of respondents) for the bathing season, which currently runs from 01 June until 15 September, to be extended.
DAERA will now explore with stakeholders the implications of such an extension.