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Irish safety groups warn of cold-water shock risk as temperatures soar

Irish water safety groups are urging people to be aware of the dangers of cold-water shock as temperatures skyrocket. The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI issued the warning yesterday (August 11) following the release of a yellow ...

11 Aug 2022 at 12:52

National News

Water safety advice issued as hot weather blankets country

With Met Éireann issuing a weather advisory for hot weather from today (Wednesday August 10) through to the rest of the week and the weekend, the RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to plan for their personal safety ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:00

Donegal Life

Henry O'Donnell swims to commemorate two-year anniversary of Finswim

Two years ago today, on September 17 the Finswim expedition began Carrickfin Beach. The epic journey was undertaken by Henry O'Donnell and to celebrate this morning he swam 10-kilometres. The expedition raised money for Water Safety Ireland and ...

17 Sept 2022 at 21:05

Local News

Water safety organisations issue warning ahead of August bank holiday weekend

People are being urged to take care on or near bodies of water over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issued a joint safety statement today (Thursday July 28) ahead of the long weekend, as ...

28 Jul 2022 at 16:38

National News

People planning to drink alcohol on St Patrick's Day urged to stay away from waterways

People planning to consume alcohol over the St Patrick's Day festival weekend are being urged to stay away from waterways. Water Safety Ireland (WSI) made the appeal in a statement published today (Wednesday March 16), ahead of festivities ...

16 Mar 2022 at 13:27

National News

Easter weekend prompts joint water safety appeal from the Coast Guard, RNLI & Water Safety Ireland

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or ...

14 Apr 2022 at 15:31

Glenties MD

Anraí Ó Domhnaill discusses the ups and downs of his magnificent voyage

A mammoth ninety-seven days of finswimming around the coast of Ireland in challenging and erratic weather conditions came to an end on Saturday as Anraí Ó Domhnaill (Henry O’Donnell) arrived at Carrickfinn after completing a ...

08 May 2022 at 18:59

Local News

'Never solely rely on a mobile phone' - Water users told to be cautious over Bank Holiday

People are advised to be careful near bodies of water in the lead-up to the May Bank Holiday. The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issued a joint statement this week appealing for people to be cautious this ...

28 Apr 2022 at 17:26

Local News

Nine drownings in seven days - stay safe appeal to water users in Donegal and around the country

A shocking nine people have drowned at waterways on the island of Ireland in seven days. This has prompted Water Safety Ireland to make a national stay safe appeal to the public throughout the Bank Holiday weekend ...

30 Jul 2021 at 13:05

Local News

Troubled waters - mystery pollutant at Donegal beach and beauty spot is making people sick

For generations, Mountcharles shore has been a firm favourite for serious sea swimmers, occasional dippers and thrill-seeking pier jumpers. But recently, there is much cause for concern. Water users at ...

08 Sept 2021 at 09:54

Local News

RNLI APPEAL: Do Not Obstruct Our Piers and Harbours

RNLI Lough Swilly has issued an important message for people who may be visiting piers and harbours in their area today. "Looks like we are in for a lovely weekend with the weather. We would ...

17 Jul 2021 at 12:30

Local News

May Bank Holiday Appeal from Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland

With the May bank holiday weekend now upon us, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to people to take some basic steps to stay safe, as incidents continue to occur ...

30 Apr 2022 at 10:09

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