‘Three will drown over holiday’

ABOUT three people will die by drowning over the coming bank holiday weekend, the state’s water safety watchdog has warned.

‘Three will drown over holiday’

Irish Water Safety (IWS) said lives could be saved if people took care to avoid the dangers of cold shock, hypothermia and excessive alcohol consumption.

Alcohol is a contributory factor in a third of all drowning tragedies.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited