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Our Water Safety Area Committees organise courses and other initiatives throughout Ireland – get involved with water safety in your local area.

Contact your local Water Safety Area Committee

Education

Learn more about Water Safety Ireland’s education programmes PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety), Teach Wise, Get Wise, and Hold Hands.

Resources

Report A Missing Ringbuoy

Report a missing/damaged ringbuoy using the contact form below

Ringbuoys.ie

Water Safety At Work

Enable employees to have an awareness of the dangers and knowledge of working safely in a water based environment.

For more information

Open Water Swimming

Find all the information you need to be prepared for whatever the season brings. Preventative actions will make your life easier.

Become A Lifeguard
Open Water Swimming
For more info

Lifeguarded Waterways

Our local authorities employ Water Safety Ireland assessed lifeguards during the bathing season at popular bathing sites nationwide.

Lifeguarded Waterways By County
Community Rescue Boats Ireland

In the News

Latest news and articles from Water Safety Ireland

Upcoming Courses & Events

From beginners to professionals, we provide courses to keep you and your loved ones safe in the water – it’s never too late to learn about water safety

Assistant Swim Teacher Training Course (TIPPERARY)

August 16

Beach Lifeguard Course (CORK)

August 17

Pool Lifeguard Level 2 Training & Revalidation Course (WEXFORD)

August 17 - August 20

Pool Lifeguard Level 2 Training Course (DUBLIN)

August 17

Drowning Statistics

113 Per Year
69.9% Men
31.1% Women
37.8% Suicide
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