Irish Water Safety

Buncrana tragedy: Pier signage may have been a factor

Experts also believe the tide could have contributed to Co Donegal drowning

By Lorna SigginsSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00

Fionnuala Walsh: 'Long distance swimming is meditation'

The only Irish female holder of the Triple Crown of open water swimming is looking for a new goal

By Eibhir MulqueenWed Jan 13 2016 - 13:00

Swimmers take to the water for annual festive swim

Warning issued outlining dangers posed by full moon to tidal waters and rip currents

By Éanna Ó CaollaíFri Dec 25 2015 - 13:34

Full moon to cause strong tides on Christmas Day

Irish Water Safety warning for charity swimmers

By Lorna SigginsThu Dec 24 2015 - 01:02

Courageous couple who pulled tourist from sea honoured

Irish Water Safety honours 42 rescuers, including gardaí, who saved 28 from drowning

By Elaine EdwardsWed Nov 18 2015 - 11:20

Another Life: Seals make their presence felt in Irish water

It is great to see grey seals return in numbers, but it is best to enjoy them from a distance

By Michael VineySat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00

Portuguese man o’war on its way to Irish shores

Irish Water Safety says increase in jellyfish species off coast likely as weather settles

By Brendan RocheThu Aug 06 2015 - 16:40

RNLI releases videos for new drowning prevention campaign

An average of 59 people die accidentally in Irish waters annually, RNLI figures shows

By Lorna SigginsThu Jul 09 2015 - 01:00

Coastlines ‘hazardous’ during full moon and high tides

Irish Water Safety warns swells, surges and rip tides, not ‘freak waves’, pose danger

By Lorna SigginsWed Jul 01 2015 - 13:18

Irish Water Safety appeals for basic skills to be taught in school

Appeal comes after death of teenage boy who had been swimming in the Shannon

By Kirstin CampbellThu Jun 11 2015 - 17:02

Postman examines Donegal wildlife, expects good summer

Met Éireann says sunny weather will last for few more days

By Sorcha PollakWed Jun 10 2015 - 12:32

Couple hailed as heroes after rescuing student swept off cliff

Tourist Apu Gupta (21) was carried off ledge by giant wave at Wormhole in Inis Mór

By Brian McDonaldWed Apr 15 2015 - 21:59

Irish Water Safety calls for uptake of primary school programme

Safety body calls for uninterrupted child supervision around water over Easter break

By Olivia KelleherMon Apr 06 2015 - 10:39

New lifeguard training centre to open in Tramore

Beach lifeguards will use an observation deck on the third floor of the building

By Conor KaneSun Mar 08 2015 - 10:10

Hardy swimmers take to the water for annual festive swim

Onlookers in good cheer as participants take to the icy waters for traditional Forty Foot swim

By Éanna Ó CaollaíThu Dec 25 2014 - 15:14

Dangerous ‘lion’s mane’ jellyfish removed from Dublin beach

Seventeen ‘very venomous’ creatures taken from Sandycove by Dun Laoghaire council

By Genevieve CarberyFri Aug 15 2014 - 15:11

Swimmers warned of jellyfish threat

Warm water currents wash in unwanted visitors

By Mark HilliardThu Aug 07 2014 - 01:00

Friends pay tribute to teenager drowned in Drogheda reservoir

Boy (13) was swimming with friends at Rose Hall when he got into difficulty this afternoon

By Elaine KeoghThu Jul 24 2014 - 20:05

No emerging trend among six diving deaths, governing body says

Irish Underwater Council expresses condolences to bereaved families and friends

By Lorna SigginsFri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00

Sixth coastal diving death in a month

Man (55) dies in hospital after being airlifted from sea off Inishbofin, Co Galway

By Lorna SigginsTue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00

Distressing start to summer season for divers in Irish waters

Four divers have died off the Irish coast in the past three weeks

By Lorna SigginsSat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00

Boy died trying to help friend in difficulty in city lake

Youngster’s death was one of three tragic fatalities over weekend

By Mark HilliardMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

Teenager drowns while swimming in Dublin reservoir

Body of 16-year-old recovered from lower lake at Bohernabreena this afternoon

By Mark HilliardTue Apr 15 2014 - 19:44

Watchdog finds against mobile phone firms over adverts

02, Vodafone, Meteor and Carphone Warehouse feature in ASAI quarterly report

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 07:54

Six Co Clare families stranded as sea engulfs road

New sections of promenade wall broken as Coastguard building hit

By Pat FlynnMon Jan 06 2014 - 14:04

Met Éireann upgrades storm warning to ‘status red’

Atlantic storm coming over country this evening may feature gusts of 90 to 120 km/h

By David LabanyiThu Dec 26 2013 - 20:51

Safety warning to charity and Christmas Day swimmers

Tue Dec 24 2013 - 01:03

Quiet heroes

Fri Aug 16 2013 - 01:00

Inflatable boats are ‘floating killers’ , water safety body warns

RNLI outlines call-outs involving 16 people on cheap crafts over summer period

By Genevieve CarberyMon Aug 05 2013 - 09:29

Lifeguard rescues soared in last month’s heatwave

Figures confirm July was one of the warmest months on record

By Michael O'ReganFri Aug 02 2013 - 01:00

Some 147 people died by drowning in 2012

80 per cent of those drowned were male

By Fiona GartlandMon Jul 22 2013 - 01:00

Renewed safety appeal after more drowning tragedies

10 people have now died by drowning during recent hot spell

Sun Jul 21 2013 - 09:48

Yellow weather alert issued as highs of 30 degrees forecast

Safety appeal as no end in sight to heat-wave

By Mark HilliardThu Jul 18 2013 - 18:33

Government unveils measures to cut deaths at sea

Fishing skippers will be able to apply for grant-aid for safety equipment

By Lorna SigginsMon Jul 08 2013 - 12:00

Coast Guard responds to second incident on Lough Derg

22 children got into difficulties while kayaking this morning

By Lorna SigginsSat Jun 22 2013 - 10:36

Dublin firm wins contract with Canadian Government

Irish technology to help save lives in Western Canada

By Pamela NewenhamFri Jun 14 2013 - 13:26

Fishermen find that one lobster does not make a summer

Colder sea temperatures have forced up prices of the crustaceans

By Lorna SigginsMon Jun 03 2013 - 01:00

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