Scientists have detected a form of superbug resistant to antibiotics in two beaches in Spiddal, Trá na mBan and Céibh.
Researchers have raising fresh concerns about the risks of pumping raw sewage into the waters around Ireland.
The NUIG scientists say the NDM enzyme – which is a form of superbug which can be resistant to the most powerful antibiotics – was detected at two beaches.
The discovery at the two adjacent beaches is thought to be a first for European bathing water.
However, there’s no evidence anyone has been infected by exposure to the enzyme.
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