The Irish Water Safety Association has announced plans to re-investigate all coastal drownings over the last five years in Ireland.

Big spenders going to next week's boat show in the RDS are being warned to think before they buy.

Seán McCárthaigh

Up to 10 people are likely to die in water-related accidents before the end of the holiday period, the Irish Water Safety Association warned.

The Irish Water Safety Association is holding its annual conference in Drogheda today.

MET ÉIREANN has warned of severe wintry weather for much of the coming week, with significant falls of snow likely in addition to frost and ice.

The Irish Water Safety Association is warning of the dangers involved in annual Christmas sponsored swims.

The Irish Water Safety Association is issuing a warning about the dangers associated with toy dinghies.

KEEP water fun. That’s the direct message to bathers and aquatic enthusiasts over the August bank holiday weekend — a period in which on average three people drown every year.

Swimmers were warned today about the dangers of drinking before going for a dip on the eve of Ireland’s traditionally busiest summer holiday weekend.

SOME of the highest tides in a century are set to swamp the Irish coastline this week, prompting flood contingency plans in a number of high-risk areas.

The Irish Water Safety Association is appealing to the public to stay safe if swimming this weekend.

The Chief Executive of the Irish Water Safety Association, John Leach is calling on the public to swim only in an area where there is a lifeguard.

The number of accidental drownings in Ireland rose by 60% last year, according to figures released by the Irish Water Safety Association.

A study has revealed that over the past five years, there has been an average of 34 accidental drownings in Ireland each year.