Access to two of Co Clare’s most popular beaches at Kilkee and Lahinch will be easier for those with a disability over the coming weeks after the introduction of beach friendly wheelchairs.
Clare County Council acquired the specially-designed chairs which are being made available free of charge at Kilkee and Lahinch during July and August.
Councillor Michael Begley, Mayor of Clare, said the initiative is "hugely important for a beach-friendly county such as Clare" and he expressed his hope that additional beach-friendly chairs will be provided at other locations in the coming years.
Clare McGrath, Water Safety Development Officer for Clare, said the chairs feature specially-designed wheels, are available seven days a week and may be booked in advance at the two Blue Flag beaches.
The beach friendly wheelchairs are already in use at coastal locations in Wexford and Waterford.
The specially adapted beach chairs have the approval and support of the Irish Wheelchair Association, Enable Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland.
To make a booking contact Kilkee Waterworld on 065-9056855 or for Lahinch contact Lahinch Leisure World on 065-7081900.
