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     • In 1997, the usually peaceful Curracloe Beach in County Wexford was transformed into a scene of bloodshed and horror as Steven Spielberg recreated D-Day in Ireland. Saving Private Ryan was released to critical and veterans' acclaim for how it depicted the American assault on Omaha Beach.
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   What happened at Curracloe Beach?

   • "Most of the explosive charges on that beach were real, so when they went off the beach shook." In 1997, the usually peaceful Curracloe Beach in County Wexford was transformed into a scene of bloodshed and horror as Steven Spielberg recreated D-Day in Ireland.

   Saving Private Ryan: How iconic scene 'shook' Wexford beach - BBC

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   What happened at Curracloe Beach in Wexford?

   • The death came just hours before the body of an eight-year-old girl was pulled from the water following an extensive search operation in Cork. It is understood she got into difficulty while swimming at the beach. A man in his 80s has drowned after getting into difficulty in the water at Curracloe Beach in Wexford on Tuesday afternoon.

   Tragedy at popular Irish beach as man (80s) dies in drowning incident

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   What happened at curacloe Beach?

   • Aerial footage shows the aftermath of the fire at Curacloe beach, Co. Wexford with large areas burnt out. The Air Corps assisted Wexford Fire Service by dropping 44,400 litres of water on the fire. Video: Irish Air Corps / Jack Meehan

   ‘Extremely fortunate’ no one died in fire at popular Wexford beach

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   Is it safe to swim at Curracloe Beach?

   • However, having returned a number of clear samples, the local authority has vowed that it is now safe to return to the water with immediate effect. Wexford County Council has confirmed that a ‘Do Not Swim’ notice issued for Curracloe beach on Monday has now been lifted.

   Wexford County Council lifts ‘do not swim’ notice at beloved beach

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   What happened to Curracloe Beach in Saving Private Ryan?

   • Featured in the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan, Curracloe Beach in Co Wexford, is now facing threat from coastal erosion. Video: Ronan McGreevy There is probably not an opening sequence in the whole of cinema history as famous as the opening sequence in the 1997 film Saving Private Ryan.

   How coastal erosion is changing beach made famous in Saving Private

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   Why is Curracloe Beach prone to erosion?

   • It is prone to erosion in a way the harder coasts of the west of Ireland are not despite being exposed to Atlantic storms. The council will restore a section of dune on Curracloe beach both as an act of preservation, but also to raise awareness of the problems of coastal erosion. That scheme is due to start this month.

   How coastal erosion is changing beach made famous in Saving Private

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3. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk › news › republic-ofTragedy at popular Irish beach as man (80s) dies in drowning ...

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   Sep 5, 2023 · A man in his 80s has drowned after getting into difficulty in the water at Curracloe Beach in Wexford on Tuesday afternoon. Lifeguards and members of the public rushed to the man’s aid and...

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4. www.bbc.com › news › articlesSaving Private Ryan: How iconic scene 'shook' Wexford beach - BBC

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   Jun 5, 2024 · In 1997, the usually peaceful Curracloe Beach in County Wexford was transformed into a scene of bloodshed and horror as Steven Spielberg recreated D-Day in Ireland. Saving Private Ryan was...

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6. www.thesun.ie › news › 11291814Man, 80s, dies at popular Wexford beach after taking ill in ...

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   Sep 5, 2023 · A MAN has died after taking ill while swimming at a popular beach in Co Wexford this afternoon. Gardai and emergency services rushed to Curracloe Beach in Wexford after the alarm was raised.

7. www.irishtimes.com › environment › climate-crisisHow coastal erosion is changing beach made famous in Saving ...

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   Sep 8, 2024 · The council will restore a section of dune on Curracloe beach both as an act of preservation, but also to raise awareness of the problems of coastal erosion. That scheme is due to start this...

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   A fire that forced the evacuation of Curracloe Beach in Co Wexford this afternoon has been brought under control. Leinster • 23 Jul 18. Search RTÉ.ie. Cant find what you're looking for? Get all...

9. www.irishtimes.com › news › environment‘Extremely fortunate’ no one died in fire at popular Wexford ...

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   Jul 23, 2018 · Investigations are continuing into a large fire that ripped through 13 acres of land at Curracloe beach in Co Wexford on Sunday. Hundreds of tourists and bathers had to leave the beach as the...

10. www.independent.ie › regionals › wexfordWexford County Council lifts ‘do not swim’ notice at beloved ...

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    May 18, 2023 · Wexford County Council has confirmed that a ‘Do Not Swim’ notice issued for Curracloe beach on Monday has now been lifted.