Water Safety Tips | How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting
Warm weather undoubtedly means many of us will be heading to the beach but it unfortunately attracts another kind of unwelcome beach…
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Take Care at the Beach! | New Figures reveal Drowning Danger
New figures released by Water Safety Ireland (WSI) show that 105 people drowned in 2019 and that a total of 1,200 drowned…
Water Safety Ireland warns cold water will put swimmers’ lives at risk as restriction ease
Water Safety Ireland is concerned that cold water, the main factor in drownings, will put lives at risk as we enter phase…
Cold water shock is a killer – Here’s how to avoid it
Summer is here and a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading towards the coast. And as we all…
Irish Water Safety launch wristbands to teach children about water safety
To mark National Water Safety Awareness Week (17th-23rd June), Water Safety Ireland has sent wristbands to every primary school explaining Lifeguard flags…
Think Before you Leap, Cold Water Shock is a Killer
As some warm weather makes an appearance this weekend, a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading towards the…
36 saved in near-drowning rescues last year – IWS honours the remarkable rescuers
Thirty-six lives were saved from drowning by rescuers who will receive recognition at Irish Water Safety’s National Awards Ceremony at the Hibernia…
Water Safety | Know the risks this August bank holiday weekend
As August is one of the most popular months for open water swimming, Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to…
Irish Water Safety | Take Care this May Bank Holiday Weekend!
A message from our friends at Irish water Safety There are 133 drownings in Ireland every year – more than five every…
Irish Water Safety | Thirty drowned in ten years, supervise your child near water this Easter
Thirty children aged fourteen and under drowned in ten years, reflecting the need for constant, responsible supervision of children near water. Half…
Record Numbers at Irish Water Safety Rescue Championships in Limerick
This year was a record turnout for the annual Irish Water Safety Pool Rescue National Championships in Limerick this weekend. A total of…
IWS Surf Rescue Championships at Rossnowlagh Beach this Weekend
Donegal will be looking for local advantage this weekend at Rossnowlagh for the annual IWS Surf Rescue Championships – but of course…
It’s Irish Water Safety Week, Here’s Five Essential Safety Tips
With the fairly incredible weather out there lots of us are naturally heading straight to the beach and it makes Irish Water…
Irish Water Safety | Take Care near Water this St Patrick’s Weekend
Irish Water Safety is appealing to everyone this St Patrick’s Day Festival to behave responsibly near water. In particular, those boating and…