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Water Safety Ireland makes plea after Co Kerry drowning

Water Safety Ireland has issued an appeal for people not to overestimate their swimming ability when swimming outdoors.
Ireland • 05 Aug 22

Multi-agency water safety appeal ahead of Bank Holiday

People are being urged to take care when they are on or near the water this Bank Holiday weekend.
Ireland • 28 Jul 22

Family's plea to swimmers after teenager's death

The family of a teenage boy who died after getting into difficulty at a Dublin beach earlier this week is pleading with beachgoers to take extra care during the warm weather.
Ireland • 15 Jul 22

Water safety appeal ahead of May bank holiday weekend

Water safety organisations are urging people to act safely around bodies of water ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.
Ireland • 29 Apr 22

Safety warning over cold water ahead of Easter weekend

Stay away from the edges of waterways, and be careful if swimming in cold water - that is the advice from Water Safety Ireland ahead of the Easter weekend.
Ireland • 31 Mar 21

Coast Guard and RNLI urge public to stay at home

The Irish Coast Guard and RNLI are asking the public not to take part in any water-based activity on or in the sea or inland waters, while the current Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
Coronavirus • 10 Apr 20

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