‘After heavy rain, we stay out of the water’: locals fear illness from pollution in Lahinch

Residents conduct their own testing of water off Co Clare coast where elevated bacteria levels have caused sickness

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 7:28am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the UK, with warnings of flash flooding and travel disruption