Water Safety Ireland

While air temperatures are warmer, sea and inland water temperatures around Ireland remain low.

Water warning issued to Irish public ahead of June bank holiday

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'A life is more important than money' - real fears over potential Kilkenny trage...

'Cop on' - 'petty' behaviour creating a risk to life in Kilkenny City

Have you a bathing area in mind in Kilkenny?

'We all have a responsibility' - Concerns over bacteria in Kilkenny water supply

"A lost summer" - Calls for urgent solutions as Kilkenny water quality deteriora...

ALERT: More Kilkenny swimming locations close due to poor water quality

Louth restaurant served with Closure Order by FSAI

ICYMI: Two popular Kilkenny spots closed due to health worries

Two popular Kilkenny swimming spots closed due to health risks

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

OPINION: People will die in Ireland this weekend because of stupidity, not the hot weather

OPINION: People will die in Ireland this weekend because of stupidity, not the h...

Top Water Babies Splashathon fundraiser Baby Niamh Rowe dad PJ Rowe and her aunt Eveleen Rowe, Sandra and her son Barra. Photo: Jenny Callanan Photography.

Wow! Kilkenny family help raise €80,000 in swimming fundraiser

Top Water Babies Splashathon fundraiser Baby Niamh Rowe dad PJ Rowe and her aunt Eveleen Rowe, Sandra and her son Barra. Photo: Jenny Callanan Photography.

Kilkenny's baby Niamh, dad PJ and aunty Eveleen are top swimming fundraisers

Water Safety Ireland issues urgent plea as six juveniles die in drowning incidents across Ireland in just six weeks

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

Lifeguard recruitment drive underway in Kilkenny

Water Safety Ireland to honour remarkable rescuers at National Awards Ceremony 2024

'Remarkable rescuers' 19 lives saved from drowning to receive recognition at Nat...

Irish Coast Guard urge public to ‘always think water safety’ ahead of sunny bank...

Joanne Walsh, CEO of Water Safety Ireland, Joanna Cullen, Irish Coast Guard and Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI are asking communities to ‘PAUSE’ on World Drowning Prevention Day

Urgent appeal to swimmers and bathers to 'act responsibly' to prevent further tr...
Importance of water safety highlighted on World Drowning Prevention Day
David Hurley

Urgent safety warning issued to public ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Urgent safety warning issued to public ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

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

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

Water safety advice issued as hot weather blankets country

Water safety warning issued to prevent tragedy ahead of Easter bank holiday week...

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

Leave the inflatable toys at home - June Bank Holiday water safety appeal

Inishowen sea swimming safety course shortlisted for prestigious AONTAS STAR Award

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

Water safety advice issued as hot weather blankets country

Water safety advice issued as hot weather blankets country

Water Safety Ireland issues appeal after tragic drownings

People urged to be cautious around water this summer after 79 drownings last yea...

Be careful if you're swimming this Bank Holiday weekend

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

If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, or think they are in trouble; Dial 112 or use VHF radio CH 16 and ask for the Coast Guard

Easter weekend prompts joint water safety appeal from the Coast Guard, RNLI & Wa... Lili Lonergan

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

The students with Cllr Andrew McGuiness; Gerard Morrissey, CBS Secondary School; Joan McLoughlin, Water Safety Development Officer, Gary Knox, Chairman, WSI, Kilkenny; Mayor John Coonan

Just in Time: CBS Kilkenny students lauded for role in river rescue

Cathaoirleach Andrew McGuiness; Lorna Keogh; Clodagh West Keogh; Joan McLoughlin, Water Safety Development Officer, Gary Knox, Chairman, Water Safety Ireland, Kilkenny; and Mayor John Coonan

Kilkenny super sisters hailed for daring river rescue

Solicitor said there was an ongoing favourable “patches” on the beach (Picture from files)

Minister Ring urges vigilance when in or around water this weekend

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