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# water-safety - Wednesday 25 December, 2019
'Get in, get out and warm up': Irish Water Safety issues advice ahead of traditional Christmas swims
An average of 127 people drown each year in Ireland.
# water-safety - Monday 24 December, 2018
Planning on a Christmas day swim? Here's how to stay safe
Irish Water Safety is warning that cold water immersion and hypothermia can overwhelm even the fittest of swimmers.
# water-safety - Saturday 21 July, 2018
'It can end in tragedy' - Public warned about jumping into unguarded waters
A group of young people were spotted jumping from a bridge in Dublin’s docklands into the Royal Canal.
# water-safety - Tuesday 17 July, 2018
Father and sons saved by lifeboat after getting caught in rip current
All three were taken to hospital.
# water-safety - Monday 25 June, 2018
Two men drown in separate incidents over the weekend
The incidents occurred in Dun Laoghaire and Killybegs.
# water-safety - Saturday 23 June, 2018
'Stay safe, make smart decisions': Here's how to look after yourself during the warm weather
Met Éireann has said that this weekend will see temperatures hit as high as 25 degrees.
# water-safety - Saturday 2 June, 2018
People warned not to swim in quarries over bank holiday weekend
According to Irish Water Safety, 62% of drownings occur inland where river and lake beds can be difficult to see.
# water-safety - Saturday 5 May, 2018
Planning to take a dip? Despite warm weather Irish waters cool enough to trigger cold water shock
Irish waters rarely exceed 15C according to the RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard.
# water-safety - Friday 30 March, 2018
Spending your Easter weekend by the sea? Don't think twice if you see someone in trouble
The Coast Guard has also urged people planning to go out on the water to make sure they are prepared.
# water-safety - Saturday 26 August, 2017
'They could have lethal consequences': Warnings issued over new mermaid craze
There has been an increased trend of the use of mermaid tails while swimming in the UK.
# water-safety - Friday 18 August, 2017
Swimmers 'terrified' as jet skis speed around them in Dun Laoghaire
The Coast Guard said that it received a number of calls about the vehicles at Seapoint yesterday evening.
# water-safety - Saturday 12 August, 2017
A new documentary will feature RNLI lifeboats in Ireland - who launched 1,116 times last year
Saving Lives at Sea airs at 8pm next Wednesday on BBC Two.
# water-safety - Sunday 6 August, 2017
If you're near the water this weekend, here's what you need to remember
While temperatures out of the water can rise, the temperatures in the water rarely exceed 15C.
# water-safety - Friday 28 July, 2017
Man stranded for 12 hours on a boat because he 'didn't want to put anyone out'
The man spent the night alone on his craft on Lough Derg after it went aground having slipped its moorings.
# water-safety - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
RNLI save eight people who got stuck on boat coming back from island daytrip
One person was taken to hospital.
# water-safety - Tuesday 25 July, 2017
Floating down the Liffey on an inflatable is all fun and games... but it's not safe
A number of people were photographed sitting in inflatable flamingos and unicorns in the river this afternoon.
# water-safety - Tuesday 4 July, 2017
'I wasn't prepared to let her drown' - Woman who saved 10-year-old girl on beach
Michelle Cremin from Cork braved a dangerous rip current at Inch beach.
# water-safety - Saturday 3 June, 2017
'Always respect the water': Coast Guard and RNLI issue bank holiday warning
Lots of people will be enjoying Ireland’s coastline over the summer.
# water-safety - Saturday 27 May, 2017
Forty Foot swimmers raise alarm after jet skis and powerboats cause havoc
The seafarers ventured into an area especially designated for swimmers.
# water-safety - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
While training last night, the Coast Guard was called to help tourists adrift near Sandymount beach
The two Finnish tourists were uninjured.
# water-safety - Thursday 11 May, 2017
Brave teenager hailed a hero after saving a boy from drowning
Clodagh had the awareness in her not to swim out and grab him immediately in case she got dragged down with him.
# water-safety - Thursday 9 March, 2017
'We've seen first-hand the work of the RNLI' - GAA stars join forces with lifesavers
Each year an average of 28 people drown accidentally around the Irish coast.
# water-safety - Monday 26 December, 2016
The 1,000 volunteers who 'face peril on every call out'
The death of one of their members this year emphasised the importance of the Irish Coast Guard.
# water-safety - Saturday 24 December, 2016
Thinking of partaking in a Christmas swim? Here are the dos and don'ts
“Get in, get out, warm up.”
# water-safety - Friday 1 July, 2016
Video shows the difference a life jacket makes when you fall in Irish waters
The Coast Guard is particularly urging those who take part in shore-related activities to wear life jackets.
# water-safety - Sunday 26 June, 2016
'There was peer-pressure involved': Father of drowned son speaks out on his loss
Irish Water Safety are calling on the public to take greater care when swimming.
# water-safety - Saturday 4 June, 2016
Some important and timely advice from the ESB - don't swim in reservoirs
The changing levels and pace of the water make reservoirs high risk places to swim.
# water-safety - Saturday 7 November, 2015
Brush with death: 'I was fighting for air, spitting out sea water as the waves broke over my head'
Colm Plunkett does not think he would be alive today if he had not been wearing a lifejacket.
# water-safety - Friday 21 August, 2015
If you're stung by a jellyfish this weekend, do NOT wee on it
A common myth, apparently.
# water-safety - Thursday 13 August, 2015
People had to be stopped jumping off a bridge on the M50 today
They were jumping into the canal below.
# water-safety - Wednesday 1 July, 2015
New area searched for man whose dad and girlfriend died in Cork drowning
The man is believed to be in his 20s.
# water-safety - Sunday 31 May, 2015
An average of 137 people drown in Ireland each year - how to protect yourself
An expert from Irish Water Safety has some practical tips for keeping all the family safe at the beach.
# water-safety - Friday 10 April, 2015
This is still a really STUPID thing to do
A group were seen jumping into the Liffey from the roof of a restaurant.
# water-safety - Friday 21 November, 2014
Is the water you're paying for good enough to drink? This water quality test can tell you...
The two Cork-based scientific organisations said there is a clear demand to ensure our water supply is safe.
# water-safety - Monday 17 November, 2014
More than 40 people drown every hour, with young children most at risk
Men are twice as likely to drown as women.
# water-safety - Friday 14 November, 2014
Man dies after seven people get into difficulty while kayaking
Three people were taken to hospital.
# water-safety - Thursday 28 August, 2014
RNLI tow pleasure boat that was stuck on rope back to harbour
Over 25 tourists were on board the boat.
# water-safety - Friday 15 August, 2014
'Wonderful women': Tributes to nuns who died in Kerry swimming accident
Sisters Imelda Crew and Paula Buckley had been enjoying a holiday in Kerry.
# water-safety - Friday 8 August, 2014
Deadly Lion's mane jellyfish spotted in Dublin Bay
A young girl was rushed to hospital yesterday in Cork due to a severe reaction to a jellyfish sting.
# water-safety - Wednesday 23 July, 2014
Coast Guard warns people to stay away from sea fog
The alert comes after three girls were rescued from Sandymount beach.
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