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Irish safety groups warn of cold-water shock risk as temperatures soar

Irish water safety groups are urging people to be aware of the dangers of cold-water shock as temperatures skyrocket. The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI issued the warning yesterday (August 11) following the release of a yellow ...

11 Aug 2022 at 12:52

National News

Water safety advice issued as hot weather blankets country

With Met Éireann issuing a weather advisory for hot weather from today (Wednesday August 10) through to the rest of the week and the weekend, the RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to plan for their personal safety ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:00

Local News

Water safety organisations issue warning ahead of August bank holiday weekend

People are being urged to take care on or near bodies of water over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issued a joint safety statement today (Thursday July 28) ahead of the long weekend, as ...

28 Jul 2022 at 16:38

National News

People planning to drink alcohol on St Patrick's Day urged to stay away from waterways

People planning to consume alcohol over the St Patrick's Day festival weekend are being urged to stay away from waterways. Water Safety Ireland (WSI) made the appeal in a statement published today (Wednesday March 16), ahead of festivities ...

16 Mar 2022 at 13:27

National News

Easter weekend prompts joint water safety appeal from the Coast Guard, RNLI & Water Safety Ireland

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or ...

14 Apr 2022 at 15:31

Local News

'Never solely rely on a mobile phone' - Water users told to be cautious over Bank Holiday

People are advised to be careful near bodies of water in the lead-up to the May Bank Holiday. The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issued a joint statement this week appealing for people to be cautious this weekend, ...

28 Apr 2022 at 17:26

Local News

Nine drownings in seven days - Laois people urged to be vigilant

People in Laois and the rest of the country have been urged to be vigilant near water after a shocking nine people have drowned at waterways on the island of Ireland in seven days. This has prompted Water Safety Ireland to ...

30 Jul 2021 at 15:53

Local News

ALERT: Essential Water Safety classes return in Laois!

Did you know that on average 150 people drown in Ireland each year? Most of these tragic deaths happen inland, in rivers and lakes, on farms and in and around homes and these accidents are preventable. It’s never too late ...

16 Feb 2022 at 16:02

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ALERT: Essential Water Safety classes return in Laois!

16 Feb 2022 at 16:52

National News

Public urged to be cautious around water ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Ahead of the May bank holiday weekend, Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are jointly appealing to people to be safe and summer ready when planning an activity on or near the water. The ...

02 May 2024 at 12:52

National News

'Consider wearing a wetsuit' - Swimmers urged to stay safe in cold water this bank holiday

The Irish Coast Guard is warning swimmers in Waterford and other coastal areas to take care near water over the bank holiday weekend. The safety appeal - issued jointly by the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and ...

02 Feb 2024 at 14:38

National News

Water safety warning issued to prevent tragedy ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend

A water safety appeal has been issued by the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend in an effort to prevent a tragedy. They have appealed for people to take ...

28 Mar 2024 at 12:30

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