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Footage and article courtesy of RTÉ "They are fitter, stronger and tougher." On a wet and misty morning in Salthill a group of lifeguards are being put through their [...]

Water Safely Classes To Be Held in Covid-19 Levels 1 and 2 Only: Return To Water Safely 18/09/2020 Dear Members and Friends of Water Safety Ireland, Earlier this week, the government [...]

Martin O'Sullivan, Chairman of Water Safety Ireland A Message From Our Chairman: Return To Water Safely - 19th September 2020 02/09/2020 Dear Members and Friends of Water Safety Ireland, [...]

Water Safety Ireland and STA Announce Insurance Agreement Water Safety Ireland is today delighted to announce an agreement with STA in which we will recognise all of STA’s swimming teachers’ qualifications [...]

Lifeguards 2020 - Resuscitation and First Aid Guidelines Find below the most up to date information regarding resuscitation and first aid for the upcoming lifeguard season: First Aid Guidelines:  First Aid [...]

Martin O'Sullivan, Chairman of Water Safety Ireland A Message From Our Chairman: Cancellation of Summer Weeks 2020 due to Covid-19 Dear Member of Water Safety Ireland The burning question [...]

SOME DO IT for charity, others simply because it’s always been part of a family tradition; whatever the reason, a Christmas Day swim always seems like a great idea… until you actually reach the edge of the water. Nevertheless, it’s something thousands of Irish people go through with at beaches and swimming spots all over the country. Tens of thousands more turn up to show their ‘support’ — shaking their heads at the brazen bathers and laughingly shouting encouragement.

SOME DO IT for charity, others simply because it’s always been part of a family tradition; whatever the reason, a Christmas Day swim always seems like a great idea… until you actually reach the edge of the water. Nevertheless, it’s something thousands of Irish people go through with at beaches and swimming spots all over the country. Tens of thousands more turn up to show their ‘support’ — shaking their heads at the brazen bathers and laughingly shouting encouragement.

THE RECENT SPATE of good weather has seen a huge increase in the number of people flocking to the water to cool down. The country’s beaches, rivers and lakes are a popular destination when the sun comes out but just because it’s relaxing to dip in the water – doesn’t mean you should relax when it comes to your safety.