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# water safety
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.
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Jul 25th 2017, 11:00 PM
# Hero
'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.
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Jul 4th 2017, 10:08 PM
# Swimming
'Always respect the water': Coast Guard and RNLI issue bank holiday warning
Lots of people will be enjoying Ireland’s coastline over the summer.
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Jun 3rd 2017, 7:00 AM
# Dún Laoghaire
Forty Foot swimmers raise alarm after jet skis and powerboats cause havoc
The seafarers ventured into an area especially designated for swimmers.
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May 27th 2017, 1:58 PM
# rescue 116
While training last night, the Coast Guard was called to help tourists adrift near Sandymount beach
The two Finnish tourists were uninjured.
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May 24th 2017, 7:09 AM
# Against All Odds
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.
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May 11th 2017, 10:53 AM
# water safety
'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.
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Mar 9th 2017, 12:01 AM
# Irish Coast Guard
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.
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Dec 26th 2016, 6:15 AM
# natural high
Thinking of partaking in a Christmas swim? Here are the dos and don'ts
“Get in, get out, warm up.”
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Dec 24th 2016, 8:30 PM
# summer safety
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.
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Jul 1st 2016, 3:34 PM
# water safety
'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.
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Jun 26th 2016, 7:15 AM
# Start Of Summer
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.
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Jun 4th 2016, 7:20 AM
# Saved
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.
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Nov 7th 2015, 7:30 AM
# Wibbly Wobbly
If you're stung by a jellyfish this weekend, do NOT wee on it
A common myth, apparently.
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Aug 21st 2015, 4:40 PM
# Bridges
People had to be stopped jumping off a bridge on the M50 today
They were jumping into the canal below.
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Aug 13th 2015, 4:38 PM
# Baltimore
New area searched for man whose dad and girlfriend died in Cork drowning
The man is believed to be in his 20s.
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Jul 1st 2015, 11:25 PM
Voices
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.
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May 31st 2015, 8:40 AM
# warned
This is still a really STUPID thing to do
A group were seen jumping into the Liffey from the roof of a restaurant.
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Apr 10th 2015, 3:54 PM
# Water Supply
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.
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Nov 21st 2014, 7:15 AM
# water safety
More than 40 people drown every hour, with young children most at risk
Men are twice as likely to drown as women.
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Nov 17th 2014, 2:30 PM
# Wicklow
Man dies after seven people get into difficulty while kayaking
Three people were taken to hospital.
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Nov 14th 2014, 7:26 AM
# Maritime Safety
RNLI tow pleasure boat that was stuck on rope back to harbour
Over 25 tourists were on board the boat.
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Aug 28th 2014, 3:33 PM
# Tragic
'Wonderful women': Tributes to nuns who died in Kerry swimming accident
Sisters Imelda Crew and Paula Buckley had been enjoying a holiday in Kerry.
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Aug 15th 2014, 2:36 PM
# jellyfish alert
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.
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Aug 8th 2014, 3:27 PM
# the fog
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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Jul 23rd 2014, 7:28 AM
# Trapped
Six teens rescued after being cut off by tide in Bundoran
The teens had climbed down a cliff side and became trapped with they could not make their way back up.
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Jul 18th 2014, 8:01 AM
# Howth
RNLI rescues 12 tourists after passenger boat hits rocks
No one was injured in the incident and the vessel was towed safely back to the harbour.
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Jul 15th 2014, 8:44 AM
# World Class
RNLI save three from pleasure craft off Arklow, miss World Cup final
The boat was taking on water near the Roadstone Jetty.
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Jul 14th 2014, 7:41 AM
# Donegal
Body taken from the sea off Donegal
The man’s fishing vessel was spotted early this morning.
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Jun 28th 2014, 1:01 PM
# Rescue
Coast Guard warnings after children found in tiny dinghy off Dublin coast
The two boys were wearing swimming armbands rather than life jackets.
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Jun 24th 2014, 7:42 AM
# RIP
13-year-old dies after swimming accident
Ricky Oasagi got into difficulty at around 6.15pm yesterday and passed away overnight.
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Jun 21st 2014, 8:55 PM
# water safety
Think before you jump in, 140 people drown in Ireland every year
Alcohol is a contributory factor in nearly a third of all drownings.
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Jun 21st 2014, 7:15 AM
# stay safe
Heading to the beach? These wristbands could help if your child gets lost
The phone number of the parents or guardians will be on the wristbands in case the child gets lost on a busy beach.
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Jun 17th 2014, 8:30 AM
# water safety
These signs will help the Coast Guard get to people more quickly
The signs has its location displayed on it to help tourists or those unfamiliar with an area help emergency services to find a person in trouble.
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May 21st 2014, 7:45 AM
# Rescue
Man rescued from River Shannon by Limerick firefighters
The man in his 20s was treated at the scene and taken to hospital after the rescue.
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May 6th 2014, 7:35 AM
# water safety
'Mindless vandalism' of life rings along River Boyne puts lives at risk
Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue and Recovery Service said replacing the life rings will incur a large financial cost.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 11:39 AM
# water safety
Two men rescued from Lough Derg
The father and son team got into difficulty this afternoon while kayaking.
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Apr 21st 2014, 8:23 PM
# no mean f-eat
Cute kid learns it's very difficult to eat with arm bands on
He just wants his cookie. But fate is out to thwart him.
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Mar 24th 2014, 2:45 PM
# shark attack
Tagged sharks tweet alerts to help warn Australian beachgoers
Tagged sharks swimming off the south west coast of Australia will tweet an alert whenever they come close to a popular swimming area.
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Jan 2nd 2014, 8:00 PM
# Rescue
Kitesurfer rescued from extreme weather conditions in Dublin Bay
In a separate incident, reports in Howth of a person being washed off the west pier into the water were found to be a false alarm.
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Jan 1st 2014, 8:45 PM
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