COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS
Ireland has now started to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Essential Water Safety Ireland services are continuing and we are preparing for the gradual return to our other activities.
CLASSES, TRAINING & REVALIDATION ALLOWED UNDER CURRENT GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES
- NOW – All Lifeguard courses can be run at this time.
- NOW – Surf Instructor beach safety awards and revalidation can take place.
- NOW – Swimming classes are allowed from 7th June.
- NOW – Training for the sport of Lifesaving is now permitted.
- NOW – Summer Week classes can resume this summer.
All the above must be run following COVID-19 Government Guidelines.
There are a number of other dedicated Covid-19 resources available to you. Keep updated on all the latest information as our activities resume.
Lifeguarded Waterways
Traditionally, our local authorities employ Water Safety Ireland assessed lifeguards during the bathing season at popular bathing sites nationwide. For operational reasons, and in light of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, details for the 2020 bathing season may differ. Please contact the relevant local authority for confirmation.
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Water Safety Statistics
MALE DROWNINGS
76% of the 124 drownings a year are male
FEMALE DROWNINGS
24% of the 124 drownings a year are female
INLAND: RIVERS & LAKES
62% of all drownings happen inland on our rivers or lakes
ALCOHOL
Almost 1/3 of drowning victims over the last decade had consumed alcohol
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