Check the conditions and no lilos: Joint water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday

The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have advised water users to always carry a means of calling for help and to keep it within reach at all times. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie
The Irish Coast Guard, along with the RNLI and Water Safety Ireland, have issued a joint water safety appeal urging the public to remain cautious in the water as temperatures soar over the bank holiday weekend.
The three organisations have warned of cold water temperatures despite the sunshine, asking those partaking in water-based activities to use proper equipment and proceed with care.
Check out the Irish Examiner's WEATHER CENTRE for regularly updated short and long range forecasts wherever you are.