Clare County Council is urging people planning on taking part in Christmas Swims to be extrememly careful as Storm Barbara fast approaches.
Clare County Council is urging people planning on taking part in Christmas Swims to be extrememly careful as Storm Barbara fast approaches.
A low level yellow wind warning is in place for the county with winds of up to one hundred and twenty miles per hour expected to batter Clare coasts, resulting in 10 to 20 foot waves.
The local authority's Water Safety Officer says these conditions lead to strong currents which would make conditions very dangerous for swimmers.
Clare McGrath says people should take extra care when out and about this weekend.
