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A picture of beachgoers during Ireland's warm spell

Warning over use of inflatables at sea, coastal areas

Water Safety Ireland has warned members of the public to leave inflatable toys at home when visiting the coast, after a teenager floated adrift 200 metres off Co Wicklow at the weekend.

Ireland • 12 Aug

A group of boys honoured for saving a man who had got into difficulty in Galway

Rescuers honoured at Irish Water Safety Awards ceremony

Rescuers who saved 36 people from drowning received special recognition at Dublin today.

Ireland • 28 Nov 18

According to Irish Water Safety, 62% of drownings occur at inland water sites

People urged to be safe around water during hot weather

People have been urged to take extra care around water ahead of the expected spell of warm weather.

Weather • 22 Jun 18

Swimmers should remember to stay in their depth and swim parallel to the shore

Safety chief urges care near water during hot weather

The Chief Executive of Irish Water Safety has urged people to take care around water, particularly in the hot weather.

Ireland • 20 Jun 17

Bantry's Community Rescue Boat team taking part in a training exercise

Community spirit in times of trouble

A number of coastal communities around Ireland have what is known as a Community Rescue Boat service in their area. It is a service that is entirely dependent on local volunteers and traditionally set up following drowning tragedies in their communities.

News • 02 Aug 16

Those efforts of those honoured by the Irish Water Safety saved 22 lives

35 people honoured by Irish Water Safety

Irish Water Safety honoured 35 members of the public this afternoon at Dublin Castle for life saving.

News • 18 Nov 14

Five divers have been killed in separate accidents in the past month

Divers warned to train before going underwater

Irish Water Safety Chief Executive John Leech has urged divers to be well-trained and practised before undertaking dives in Irish seas.

News • 14 Jul 14

Last year there were 147 drownings in Ireland

36 people to be honoured for bravery

A Luas driver who left the wheel of his tram to save a woman from drowning is among the 36 people being commended at Irish Water Safety's National Awards Ceremony this afternoon.

News • 19 Nov 13