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<p>The bodies of two fishermen have been recovered from the sea off the County Clare coast the afternoon. Picture: Press 22</p>

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Conditions 'extremely turbulent' in Doonbeg where fishermen died after being swept out to sea

It is understood that five men were fishing in that area. The notorious location has been the scene of several tragedies in the past

<p>Dinny Kiely has been with Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery since its inception in 2001. Like other members of the group, he knows first-hand the pain suffered by families looking for missing loved ones. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Pictures: Chani Anderson</span>
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'We never leave them alone': Meet the Cork search and recovery group helping families find closure

<p>Inniscarra Bridge near Ballincollig, Cork. The EPA recommended that the automatic shutdown of the sludge treatment facility should operate regardless of whether the valve is opened in automatic or manual mode. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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'No reports of fish mortalities' following leak into River Lee from water treatment plant

Skipper was rescued from sinking tourist boat 'at the last minute', report finds

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Skipper was rescued from sinking tourist boat 'at the last minute', report finds

Cork homes hit with brown tap water again — anger grows as trust in Uisce Éireann wanes

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Cork homes hit with brown tap water again — anger grows as trust in Uisce Éireann wanes

Life as Cork City's lifebuoy minder: 'Some people take them as souvenirs to hang up'

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Life as Cork City's lifebuoy minder: 'Some people take them as souvenirs to hang up'

Councillors call for more parking and better amenities at Kerry's beaches

Councillors call for more parking and better amenities at Kerry's beaches

The county has seen crowds on beaches over the prolonged period of fine weather

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Mother of teen who drowned in Donegal was on beach when tragedy unfolded

Mother of teen who drowned in Donegal was on beach when tragedy unfolded

Locals say the men were trying to retrieve a football from the sea and all three got into difficulty

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Ireland’s cleanest bathing waters revealed in new EPA water quality report

Ireland’s cleanest bathing waters revealed in new EPA water quality report

EPA finds 96% of monitored Irish bathing waters met required standards, with a record number rated as 'excellent'

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Body of man recovered from River Lee after search in Cork City

Body of man recovered from River Lee after search in Cork City

The alarm was raised at around 7pm after a man was spotted in difficulty in the water in the vicinity of Pope's Quay

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Ongoing water issues a case of 'wash, rinse, repeat' for salon

Ongoing water issues a case of 'wash, rinse, repeat' for salon

While welcoming works being done now by Uisce Éireann in the area, Aislinn said addressing the issues with the water supply 'will not be an overnight job'

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

'Hard to trust the water' after living on boil notices for nine years, says Cork woman

'Hard to trust the water' after living on boil notices for nine years, says Cork woman

Denise Reck is concerned about the dental issues her children are having, because 'they are not getting the fluoride they should be getting'

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Woman, 60s, drowns after getting into difficulty at Dublin beach

Woman, 60s, drowns after getting into difficulty at Dublin beach

The coroner has since been informed and an autopsy examination will be arranged

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Glass at water tap and filling water with lead contamination

Boil water notice and night-time water restrictions issued for two Cork towns

The restrictions will be in place from 11.30pm on Monday until 6.30am on Tuesday in order to maintain supply

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

'Mothers can't wash their children': Uisce Éireann to face grilling over Cork water issues

'Mothers can't wash their children': Uisce Éireann to face grilling over Cork water issues

The need to develop a new sewerage treatment system in Mitchelstown is one priority that will be tabled for discussion with the national water utility

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Plan to improve water quality and restore freshwater habitats launched

Plan to improve water quality and restore freshwater habitats launched

The water action plan 2024 is a key step in delivering on obligations under the EU water framework directive

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Mourners told of courage of 'real hero' who died helping to save children from drowning

Mourners told of courage of 'real hero' who died helping to save children from drowning

Stephen O’Callaghan died after dashing into the water to help save a group of children off Inch Beach, East Cork, last Friday

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

NATURE WATER QUALITY BIG JUMP EVENT

E.coli, diarrhoea and dead fish: Europe’s rivers have a sewage problem

It’s not just the Seine and the Thames. Across the continent, untreated waste that flows directly into rivers and lakes is making people sick and harming wildlife.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Water pollution having major impact on West Cork tourism

Water pollution having major impact on West Cork tourism

A public meeting heard that the ongoing issue has caused many locals to avoid beaches they have used all their lives.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Update: Body discovered in search for missing kayaker off Waterford coast

Update: Body discovered in search for missing kayaker off Waterford coast

The body of the kayaker, a man in his 60s, has been brought to Dungarvan Pier

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Castletownbere RNLI crew receive callout, five minutes before station's open day

Castletownbere RNLI crew receive callout, five minutes before station's open day

'It is the first time we had a lifeboat open day without a lifeboat,' said Paul Stevens, RNLI lifeboat operations manager

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

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

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

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

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

Water Safety Ireland is releasing the data ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on Thursday July 25

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Visit a colourful, vibrant and beautiful world by snorkelling this summer

Visit a colourful, vibrant and beautiful world by snorkelling this summer

Popping on a snorkel mask is a great way to experience and appreciate our diverse water world says ecologist Pádraic Fogarty who has some handy tips for getting the most out of your next snorkelling trip

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

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

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

The two men and the woman were all taken to Mercy University Hospital for medical assessment. No serious injuries were reported

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Inter Agency Exercise in Youghal Harbour.

Government to sell house to help fund Irish Coast Guard

Meath property was gifted to the organisation in a will

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Port of Cork and RNLI team up to teach hundreds of students about water safety

Port of Cork and RNLI team up to teach hundreds of students about water safety

One student at the event said two drowning tragedies in Cork Harbour last year affected her group of friends

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Uisce Éireann preparing to draft plan to address Cork's wastewater needs over next 50 years

Uisce Éireann preparing to draft plan to address Cork's wastewater needs over next 50 years

Members of the public invited to make a submission to the project team before July 9 deadline.

Wed, 15 May, 2024

'We know that you are safe now,' funeral of 'beautiful' Clare boy Shay Lynch hears

'We know that you are safe now,' funeral of 'beautiful' Clare boy Shay Lynch hears

The first-class pupil at Scoil Seanáin Naofa, Clonlara, died following a tragic accident at a Co Clare hotel pool on Saturday

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Replacing vandalised lifebuoys costs Cork City Council €20k per year

Replacing vandalised lifebuoys costs Cork City Council €20k per year

An average of 25 lifebuoys are being disposed of in the river Lee every month

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

CRU asked to investigate dirty water in Cork as customers complain of damaged appliances

CRU asked to investigate dirty water in Cork as customers complain of damaged appliances

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has been asked to investigate Cork’s persistent dirty water problem and defend the rights of consumers who have had to repair or replace damaged domestic appliances like washing machines and showers.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Cork farm project achieves 'significant' improvement in river water quality

Cork farm project achieves 'significant' improvement in river water quality

Programme focused on getting about 100 landowners to help stop run-off pollution into tributaries which primarily feed into the River Blackwater

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Whiddy Island disaster: After 45 years families might finally get answers and justice

Whiddy Island disaster: After 45 years families might finally get answers and justice

On January 8, 1979, French-owned oil tanker, Betelgeuse, caught fire and exploded at the Gulf Oil-operated terminal jetty at Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay, Co Cork

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Christmas swimmers urged to stay safe ahead of busy period

Christmas swimmers urged to stay safe ahead of busy period

Inexperienced swimmers warned to ensure they have safety guidelines in mind when embarking on Christmas dips, especially ahead of high tides on December 27

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Letters to the Editor: More education needed on road and water safety

Letters to the Editor: More education needed on road and water safety

Readers consider road and water safety, fentanyl in Ireland, the EPA and the red meat tweet, and preserving wildlife

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Water agencies issue warning to swimmers ahead of scorching weekend temperatures

Water agencies issue warning to swimmers ahead of scorching weekend temperatures

With temperatures expected to reach over 28C today, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI have issued an appeal, urging the public to take caution when participating in water or coastal activities this weekend.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Autopsy due on body of girl, 8, recovered from the water off Cork coast

Autopsy due on body of girl, 8, recovered from the water off Cork coast

The young girl got into difficulty while swimming in the water off Fountainstown Beach on Tuesday afternoon

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

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

'Always smiling' Cork teen who died in swimming accident 'radiated joy', funeral hears

'Always smiling' Cork teen who died in swimming accident 'radiated joy', funeral hears

His mother Evyonn raised a smile amongst mourners when she said that Jack enjoyed nothing more than making his family laugh

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Swimming restrictions remain in place at top bathing spots

Swimming restrictions remain in place at top bathing spots

Swimmers at some of Ireland's best-loved beaches are restricted from entering the water in the coming days as the heavy rainfall of recent weeks takes its toll.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

DETECTIVE GARDA DEIRDRE DEE FINN

Gardaí not currently treating boat fire which killed detective as suspicious

Detective Garda Deirdre Finn had investigated brutal murders, rapes, and robberies, and was due to retire next year

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Water quality warnings issued for nine Munster beaches

Water quality warnings issued for nine Munster beaches

Ballybunion and Fenit in Kerry — as well as Lahinch, Miltown, Kilkee, Doonbeg, Spanish Point, and Cappagh Pier in Clare — are all subject to the warnings after heavy rainfall

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

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Boil water notices for Cork, Waterford and Tipperary this weekend

Boil water notices may remain for parts of Cork, Waterford and Tipperary into the weekend following strike action this week.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Man dies after falling into the sea in West Clare

Man dies after falling into the sea in West Clare

It is understood the victim was fishing with another man at the time. An onlooker who witnessed the incident unfold called emergency services

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Red flag raised at popular East Cork beach over Lion's Mane Jellyfish sightings

Red flag raised at popular East Cork beach over Lion's Mane Jellyfish sightings

Cork County Council's beach lifeguard team raised the flag at Redbarn Beach in Youghal earlier today to warn people against entering the water at the beach.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Thousands raised to help family of woman who died rescuing son from sea in East Cork

Thousands raised to help family of woman who died rescuing son from sea in East Cork

The GoFundMe appeal said Joanna Wisniowśka is "a superwoman for saving your son"

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Woman describes 'absolute privilege' of rescuing two people from West Cork rip tide

Woman describes 'absolute privilege' of rescuing two people from West Cork rip tide

Carol Sheeran has called for greater education about how to survive a rip current

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Water quality at 80% of Ireland's bathing spots rated 'excellent'

Water quality at 80% of Ireland's bathing spots rated 'excellent'

A new EEA report, produced in cooperation with the European Commission and published today, measured water quality and 148 popular bathing sites — 139 on our coastline and 9 inland

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Man praised after rescuing teenagers from sea in Waterford

Man praised after rescuing teenagers from sea in Waterford

The teenagers, aged 13, were swimming on Clonea Strand in Waterford at around 5.30pm when Thomas Shaw Hamilton noticed they had gotten into trouble.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Water safety imperative these months

Irish Examiner view: Water safety imperative these months

Lack of lifeguards

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023