Organisation: Water Safety Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>While overseeing the safety of the public in the water, beach lifeguards are reminding parents and guardians that when it comes to younger children at the seaside ‘Holding Hands Saves Lives’. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Beach safety in peak holiday season... anyone can drown but no one should

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Water Safety Ireland's summer online class only lasts seven minutes but could save lives — link below

<p>Among the details in the Water Safety Ireland report is that 61% of accidental drownings were preceded by the victim being engaged in a land-based activity such as walking, fishing from land, cycling, or driving. iStock</p>

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Ten people drown in Ireland each month on average, with 70% of them males

<p>Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh waves to the crowd after a reading during the Laochra entertainment performance after the Allianz Football League final at Croke Park, Dublin, in 2016. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

ourview

The Irish Examiner view: The loss of two links to our past

munster

Men hailed as heroes after saving woman in daring Cork city river rescue

yourview

Letters to the Editor: Water safety as crucial as road safety

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Water agencies issue warning to swimmers ahead of scorching weekend temperatures

Cork County Council hosts IRONMAN Ireland Cork in Youghal, Co.Cork.

Letters to the Editor: Ireland needs a dedicated body to police water safety

In light of recent tragic deaths, several readers wrote to us about road safety and water safety too, while others consider issues including the war on Ukraine and street crime in Ireland

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Lifeguards carried out 473 water rescues last year

Water Safety Ireland report shows 36,021 incidents were prevented last year due to lifeguard intervention

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Clare Council hears objections to proposed jet skis ban

Submissions have claimed jet skis pose a "serious risk to swimmers and bathers" on beaches.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Simon Coveney briefed on manpower issues at Haulbowline naval base

Defence Minister Simon Coveney made his first official trip in his new role to the Naval Service's base at Haulbowline Island, Co Cork where he was briefed on manpower issues and attended a commissioning ceremony for new officers.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

'Stay within your depth': Swimmers urged to stay safe while adhering to social distancing

Water Safety Ireland is urging people not to swim somewhere unsafe because they're trying to keep apart from people during the pandemic.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Do not use inflatable toys in open water - Water Safety Ireland

Water Safety Ireland and the Coastguard are warning the public against using inflatable toys in open water.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Water Safety Ireland urges people to swim responsibly during phase 1 of lockdown exit

Water Safety Ireland says that the water will be quite cold for many people at the moment, which is a factor in many drownings.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Children the focus of vital education initiative

Cork County Council highlights the importance of farm safety to primary school children across County Cork.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Figures show more than 100 people drowned in Ireland last year

Water Safety Ireland has released figures showing that 103 people drowned in Ireland last year.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2019

Swimmers urged to be aware of rip tides in water

Jill Amante, 14, was swimming with friends at Seapoint Beach when she was caught in a strong current and got into difficulty.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2019

Water Safety Ireland urges people to swim at lifeguarded waterways

Where that is not possible, people should "use local knowledge to swim in areas that are known locally as safe."

Sat, 29 Jun, 2019

Temperatures expected to hit 28 degrees as yellow warning comes into effect

A warm-weather warning will come into effect for parts of the country later today.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Coastguard helps stranded pair cut off by high tides in Waterford

The coastguard was called to assist two people who were cut off by high tides at Kilfarrasy in Waterford this evening.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2019

From Baywatch to Barleycove: New lifeguard academy launched in Cork

Far from producing 'slow-motion running' lifeguards more focused on their looks, this academy will produce a steady stream of highly-trained rookie lifeguards equipped with an internationally-recognised qualification.

Thu, 09 May, 2019