Water safety forum meeting to discuss ways of avoiding tragedy on Sligo’s beaches
Water safety forum meetings are taking place in Sligo today in the aftermath of a number of potentially serious events in Strandhill recently where swimmers had to be rescued from the water. Earlier this week the July meeting of Sligo County Council heard calls on the local Authority…
Lifeguards working on beach management is a dangerous distraction
A Donegal Councillor is warning that lives are being put at risk at beaches in Donegal due to Lifeguards having to cover the duties that Beach wardens would have previously completed. Cllr Barry Sweeney says that having life guards involved in beach management is a distraction from their…
People asked to be mindful around the water this weekend
People heading to local beaches, lakes and rivers are asked to be mindful around the water. Lifeguards will continue to operate at Rosses Point, Enniscrone, Dunmoran and Streedagh and the beach warden will also be available at Strandhill beach. People are asked not to use inflatables as they are not…