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Lifeguards for Inishowen beaches
19.03.09
LIFEGUARDS will be
employed at Culdaff, Shroove and Lisfannon beaches
this summer. Donegal County Council has advertised
for the recruitment of beach lifeguards at
Inishowen's three blue flag strands.
Local election candidate Charlie McConalogue
welcomed the move and said safe and
properly-serviced beaches would play a part in
developing Inishowen’s tourism industry. “Inishowen
has some of the best beaches in the country and they
compare with any country internationally. I welcome
the fact that Donegal County Council has advertised
for beach lifeguard positions for this summer
despite the fact that we are in tight economic
times," said Mr McConalogue. |
"Tourism industry
experts are predicting an increase in the numbers of
people taking domestic holidays this year and it is
important that Inishowen meets these tough economic
times by continuing to develop the tourist product
available in the peninsula."
Mr McConalogue who hopes to win the seat vacated by |
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Cllr Dennis McGonagle
who is retiring, said Inishowen’s beaches were among
the peninsula’s greatest underused natural
resources.
"The presence of qualified lifeguards is an
important element in increasing visitors and beach
activities. A lifeguard on duty, qualified to the
highest standards as judged by the Irish Water
Safety Association, will give water users and
particularly parents the added confidence of knowing
assistance is on hand should it ever be required,"
he said. He also called for Donegal County Council
to liaise closely with Inishowen Tourism to explore
ways of marketing local beaches and harness their
potential. |
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