Water Safety Ireland issues warning and advice ahead of bank holiday weekend

The WSI is recommending to swimmers to keep time spent in the water to a minimum, wear a wetsuit and swim within their depth. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Water Safety Ireland (WSI) is urging people to stay alert and stay safe around water over the bank holiday weekend as more people are expected to visit coastal areas and inland waterways.

The colder conditions bring an increase in the risks for inexperienced open water swimmers.