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Public warned after appearance of ‘tidal holes’ on Donegal beaches

written by Stephen Maguire September 16, 2018
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Walkers and bathers in Inishowen have been warned to take extra care after the appearance of ‘tidal holes’ on beaches as deep as six feet.

At least six of the holes have appeared at Sweet Nellie’s Beach on the coastline at Greencastle.

Local environmentalist and resident Enda Craig said the natural-occurring holes are “death traps.”

The holes appear but are filled in with water again by the incoming tide.

Bathers including children and older people do not realise the holes are so deep.

Mr Craig warned people not to walk through water if they cannot see the bottom of the pools

“These transient pools could be a death-trap for any suspecting bathers. Shallow water on the incoming tides will hide the holes as the tide fills them with water.

“At low tide I counted four of them and one of them was at least five and a half feet deep.

And he warned “They can remain there for a number of days and can be very dangerous as they just appear without any notice.”

Mr Craig has contacted the Environment section of Donegal County Council to alert them of the natural phenomenon.

A spokesman for Donegal County Council said they are aware of the holes and are assessing the situation.

Public warned after appearance of ‘tidal holes’ on Donegal beaches was last modified: September 18th, 2018 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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