Coast Guard issues alert to people travelling to Mayo beaches and beauty spots

The Irish Coast Guard has issued a health and safety alert to the thousands of people travelling to beaches around the country this week.

It stated: "This gorgeous spell of weather has people flooding to beaches and beauty spots.

"But unfortunately some people are making potentially life threatening decision.

"All around the country road access is being blocked, leading to emergency service vehicles - and life saving equipment and personnel being late to the scenes of accidents.

"Every second counts in an emergency so don’t block access on any roads, park sensibly and dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard if you see someone in trouble in the sea or by the coast.

"Play your part and park sensibly. Thank you."