Carlow swimmers warned of drowning fears as good weather prompts warning from ESB

Ahead of the June bank holiday weekend and with the improving spell of warm weather over the summer months, ESB has issued a warning to the general public in Carlow and across Ireland of the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir.

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"These areas are not appropriate for swimming because of the risk of deep and fast-flowing waters, changing water levels and uneven ground," a spokesperson said.