With the nice weather finally back and just in time for the easing of restrictions - a lot of us will be flocking to the coast to dip our toes in the water.

But before you jump in it’s important to know that where you’re swimming is safe.

Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Mary Gurrie, Programme Manager with the Environmental Protection Agency Ireland to discuss.

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