Wexford County Council have been advising the public of the beach car parks situation across County Wexford and are asking that people defer their journey to certain beaches if possible.
Duncannon beach car parking is at capacity, motorists wishing to visit should use the Church Car Park instead. An Garda Siochana are on the scene. Visitors in the area are being asked to cooperate with Wexford County Council Beach Stewards and the Gardaí.
The carparking at Morriscastle is at capacity. An Garda Siochana are in the area directing traffic.
Curracloe, White Gap and Ballinesker's three car parks are full as well as the overflow car park. Gardaí are directing traffic onsite.
Please note that vehicles blocking emergency access routes or bus routes will be removed. Motorists may wish to defer their journey to these areas until another day, if possible.
Word in that Curracloe area car parks are ALL full. Please look for one of our other lovely Green Coast or Blue Flag beaches. There's a full list here https://t.co/9BGCCgwXhs https://t.co/UXCdNBsvZy
— Wexford County Council (@wexfordcoco) August 13, 2022
In the current extreme dry and hot spell Wexford County Council are also asking the public not to light fires of any sort at beaches due to the very high risk of fire and the potential for serious ecological damage to the dunes.
It has been noted that fires have been lighting at Curracloe, Ballinesker and White Gap beaches over the past few evenings. Due to the high risk of fire spreading at this time, an Garda Siochana will be patrolling these areas from 9pm tonight (Saturday) and tomorrow night (Sunday) and individuals found to be lighting barbeques or other types of fire will be dealt with in the appropriate manner.
