Safety signs mixed signals

Water safety signs are being erected at Carnalway, though there seems to be some contradition with the area's tradition as a swimming amenity area.



One sign bans swimming at a point in the river, because of dangerous currents. The other warns swimmers that an area is subject to sudden rising river levels.



But the 'ban' sign is being erected at the area which has been traditionally used for swimming for generations, while the rising levels warning has been placed at the 'dangerous currents' point just below the bridge.



Local lore also says there's a deep hole in the riverbed at that point.

Brian Byrne.

[NOTE: This story has been updated in the light of information that the signs may not have been erected by Kildare County Council.]