National Awards Ceremony 2023
The Water Safety Ireland National Awards Ceremony took place at the Printworks Event and Exhibition Centre, Dublin Castle on the 14th of November 2023. This event acknowledged the brave efforts of the [...]
“A father and son went out on an inflatable paddle board and within minutes they were over a kilometre from shore.”
“A father and son went out on an inflatable paddle board and within minutes they were over a kilometre from shore.” Jayke Morris, Lifeguard, County Mayo Inflatables toys and open water [...]
“I see so many people jumping into rivers and lakes without thinking. You have to check the depth and be aware of hidden dangers.”
“I see so many people jumping into rivers and lakes without thinking. You have to check the depth and be aware of hidden dangers.” Lucy Cleere, Lifeguard, County Kilkenny There are [...]
“We see kayaks and paddle boards getting caught in rip currents, changing tides and offshore winds. The right training is essential.”
“We see kayaks and paddle boards getting caught in rip currents, changing tides and offshore winds. The right training is essential.” Sarah Donnelly, Lifeguard, County Mayo It’s fantastic to see the [...]
“A girl I taught in our summer water safety classes used her skills to safely rescue four people. She was just 15 at the time.”
“A girl I taught in our summer water safety classes used her skills to safely rescue four people. She was just 15 at the time.” Conall Boyle, Lifeguard, County Cork It’s [...]
“An incoming tide left nine people stranded on a sandbank. It all happended in 15 minutes.”
“An incoming tide left nine people stranded on a sandbank. It all happended in 15 minutes.” David Farrelly, Lifeguard, County Dublin Strandings are a regular occurrence at beaches all over Ireland. [...]
“In a single day, we located eight lost children. Three of them had gone missing at the same time.”
“In a single day, we located eight lost children. Three of them had gone missing at the same time.” Rachel Connolly, Lifeguard, County Louth A day with the kids at a [...]
A Christmas Message from Clare McGrath, Chair of Water Safety Ireland
Clare McGrath, Chair of Water Safety Ireland A Christmas Message from Clare McGrath, Chair of Water Safety Ireland On the 8th of December, I was delighted and very proud [...]
New Chair Appointed to Water Safety Ireland
Clare McGrath, Chair of Water Safety Ireland New Chair Appointed to Water Safety Ireland The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today appointed Clare McGrath [...]
2021 National Award Ceremony Moves To Online Only Event
National Awards Ceremony Moves To Online Only Event Seamus O'Neill, Vice Chairman of Water Safety Ireland November 2021 We regret to announce that the National Awards Ceremony will now [...]