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School kids tackle water safety at the Watershed

Water safety was top of the agenda at a recent event at The Watershed attended by over one hundred, local primary school children. The youngsters from St. Patrick’s De La Salle Boys School; St. John of God Girls Primary School; Kilkenny School ...

26 Mar 2017 at 17:00

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Kilkenny lifesaver wins European bronze

Local lifesaver and Swimming club member, Alex Maher, represented his country at the Junior European Lifesaving championships in Riccione, Italy and has brought him a bronze medal. The competition was held in both the pool and the beach, ...

08 Oct 2019 at 17:36

Two popular Kilkenny swimming spots closed due to health risks

Kilkenny City

Kilkenny County Council has announced a temporary bathing prohibition is in place at The Weir, Bleach Road and at Bishops Meadows on the outskirts of the city. The decision follows a recommendation by Public Health Officials, as a ...

16 Jul 2025 at 17:09

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Minister Ring urges vigilance when in or around water this weekend

Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has urged people to be vigilant when swimming outdoors. Minister Ring, who has responsibility for water safety, said: “I urge people to be especially vigilant ...

20 Jul 2019 at 07:29

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Public urged to be cautious around water ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Ahead of the May bank holiday weekend, Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are jointly appealing to people to be safe and summer ready when planning an activity on or near the water. The organisations are ...

02 May 2024 at 12:52

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Heading to the beach from Kilkenny? Appeal issued over use of inflatables

The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal for people to be aware of the dangers of cold water and tides as they enjoy the water this bank holiday weekend. Even in good weather, ...

02 Jun 2023 at 11:11

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'Don’t take your eyes off children': Urgent water safety plea following latest tragedy

The latest swimming tragedy in Ireland has sparked an urgent safety appeal from Water Safety Ireland ahead of the peak summer season. As primary schools prepare to close for the summer holidays over the coming week, ...

22 Jun 2025 at 10:05

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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 ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:00

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'Deeply tragic' - People urged to heed water safety advice after 3 drownings in one week

People are being urged to take care around bodies of water during the current period of warm weather, with a government minister stating it's of "particular importance" to follow safety advice. The Minister for ...

18 Jul 2022 at 14:10

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Adult swim classes begin next week in Kilkenny

Adult swim classes start on Monday, January 14 at 9pm in the Watershed with Kilkenny Water Safety. Nervous beginners are especially welcome but all levels are catered for. Sign in at 9pm on Monday, January 14 ...

07 Jan 2019 at 10:38

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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 ...

11 Aug 2022 at 12:52

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Pictures: Costa del Graig! Kilkenny looking great in the sun!

Is there anywhere more gorgeous than Ireland in the sunshine? Even better - Kilkenny in the sunshine! As the country enjoys a heatwave, crowds are flocking to the best places to keep cool across ...

11 Jul 2025 at 15:04

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