Visitors to West Clare are being warned not to enter the water at one of the county's beaches this weekend.

With temperatures set to reach 26 degrees here, large crowds are expected to descend on local waterways.

Swimming is prohibited at Doughmore in Doonbeg at all times however, given the prevelance of rip currents, but despite this it's understood there's been a number of rescues already this year.

Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says it's vital people prioritise safety.