As summer season gets into full swing, people in Clare are being urged to be extra vigilant when participating in water-based activities.
The ongoing good weather has seen a significant increase in the number of people taking to the county's waterways on leisure crafts and boats, as well as to bathing locations throughout the Banner.
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Lifeguards will be on duty at the counties blue flag beaches this coming Bank Holiday weekend.
Clare County Council's Water Safety Development Officer, Claire McGrath says it's important.