Warnings issued for those partaking in water activities over the Easter Weekend
The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities, coastal or inland. With the evenings getting brighter and the weather improving, more…
Gilroy backs calls for bans on inflatable beach toys
A Sligo Councillor has backed the calls form Water Safety Ireland to have all Inflatable beach toys banned on open water. The move comes after the death of a 5 year old boy who fell from an inflatable dinghy in Mayo earlier this summer and two girls had to…
Public warned of cold water temperatures ahead of Bank Holiday
Members of the public across the north west are being warned that water temperatures are still cold – even though sunshine is promised for the Bank Holiday. Irish Water Safety says an average of five people drown EVERY two weeks in Ireland. They’re urging swimmers, sailors and anglers to be…
Those taking part in New Year’s Day swims urged to take care
Members of the public around the north west planning to welcome in the New Year with an open water swim are being advised to take care. Irish Water Safety’s Roger Sweeney says the shock of the cold water can be dangerous – and lakes and rivers are even colder than…
Council hears plans for a new water safety centre at Rosses Point
A half-million euro new water safety and training centre is being proposed for Rosses Point in County Sligo. The Sligo branch of Irish Water Safety is putting forward the idea. Details of the proposed centre were given to councillors for the Sligo Municipal District at their meeting in Sligo Town…
Donegal County Council puts out water safety warning
As the warm weather continues Donegal County Council is supporting Irish Water Safety’s call to the public to prevent drownings this bank holiday weekend. There are 135 drownings in Ireland every year – that’s more than eleven per month. The Council has issued a statement ahead of this weekend as…