9. Communications/signage

Laytown, Bettystown and Mornington Beach Management Plan and Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Closed27 Aug, 2018, 3:30pm - 12 Oct, 2018, 11:59pm

9.1 Signage

There is a large amount of signage in and around Bettystown / Laytown relating to the beach. This broadly falls into the following categories.

Please refer to Recommendations 23, 24 and 25 in Appendix A for proposed new signage at Laytown, Bettystown and Mornington. 

9.1.1 Information boards

There are information signs located near the beach at the various access points. These contain the following information:

  • Meath County Council Foreshore Bye-Laws 2010
  • A map of the beach with the SPA and SAC zone details marked on
  • Wildlife information
  • Details about the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards
  • An outline of do’s and don’ts relating to the beach
  • Beach Safety advice
  • Results of Bathing Water Sampling

These signs are reviewed annually and updated as necessary by the MCC Environment Department. Figure 9.1 shows the existing signs at Seaview Terrace.

Figure 9.1: Existing Signs at Seaview Terrace

9.2 Information Signs

There are a number of other notices and signs adjacent to the beach, generally relating to laws, byelaws and other restrictions and regulations. These signs are strategically placed as close as possible to the area concerned.

The bye laws are provided on a large sign at Bettystown Beach.

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