# Irish Water Safety

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# hot weather

'We burn particularly easily': How to keep yourself, your family and your pets safe in the heat

Temperatures are set to remain in the high 20s this week.

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Jul 20th 2021, 7:50 AM

# Beaches

Increased lifeguard services for Co Clare after busy weekend sees volunteers performing rescues

Lifeguards were not on duty last weekend at the busy Lahinch beach and there have been calls to have them working full time for the rest of June.

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Jun 1st 2021, 5:21 PM

# brave the waves

Planning on a Christmas day swim? Here's how to stay safe

Irish Water Safety is warning that cold water immersion and hypothermia can overwhelm even the fittest of swimmers.

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Dec 24th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Kilkee

'Extremely dangerous': Warning after children seen 'tombstoning' from Co Clare cliffs

Clare County Council issued a warning after a video emerged online of people jumping from cliffs in Kilkee.

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Jul 24th 2018, 4:35 PM

# sun safety

'Stay safe, make smart decisions': Here's how to look after yourself during the warm weather

Met Éireann has said that this weekend will see temperatures hit as high as 25 degrees.

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Jun 23rd 2018, 6:30 AM

# water safety

People warned not to swim in quarries over bank holiday weekend

According to Irish Water Safety, 62% of drownings occur inland where river and lake beds can be difficult to see.

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Jun 2nd 2018, 9:15 AM

# man o'war

There's been an increase in jellyfish sightings on Irish beaches - here's what to do if you see one

“If a child starts poking them they’re likely to get stung,” John Leech of the Irish Water Safety said.

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Oct 10th 2017, 6:20 AM

# water safety

'They could have lethal consequences': Warnings issued over new mermaid craze

There has been an increased trend of the use of mermaid tails while swimming in the UK.

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Aug 26th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Portuguese Man-of-War

This weekend, expect to see a lot more of these dangerous sea creatures along Irish coasts

“Surfers, kite surfers, swimmers, kayakers, divers and walkers need to keep a vigilant eye.”

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Oct 1st 2016, 6:10 AM

# warning to swimmers

'One of the worst infestations of Portuguese Man-of-War in over 100 years'

More than 80 of the blue creatures have landed in just one bay in Co Cork.

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Sep 29th 2016, 5:41 PM

# lion's mane

Heading to the beach? A new warning has been issued over this jellyfish

Meanwhile, new statistics show that 122 people died from drowning last year.

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Jul 19th 2016, 6:05 AM

# water safety

'There was peer-pressure involved': Father of drowned son speaks out on his loss

Irish Water Safety are calling on the public to take greater care when swimming.

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Jun 26th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Start Of Summer

Some important and timely advice from the ESB - don't swim in reservoirs

The changing levels and pace of the water make reservoirs high risk places to swim.

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Jun 4th 2016, 7:20 AM

# get outa the water

Seventeen deadly lion's mane jellyfish removed from Dublin beaches

Red warning flags have been erected on Killiney, Sandycove and Seapoint beaches.

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Aug 16th 2014, 1:08 PM

# water safety

Think before you jump in, 140 people drown in Ireland every year

Alcohol is a contributory factor in nearly a third of all drownings.

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Jun 21st 2014, 7:15 AM

# really incredibly stupid

This is a very very stupid thing to do ... obviously

Teenagers have been jumping from four-storey high scaffolding into Grand Canal Dock. It’s not a very bright thing to do.

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Jun 10th 2014, 8:50 PM

# red nose day

Heading for a Christmas Day swim? Here's 6 top tips to see you through safely...

From the Forty Foot in Dublin to Fanad in Donegal, thousands will be braving the waters this morning…

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Dec 25th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Drowning

One third of all drownings in the last 25 years recorded as suicide

The actual figure could be far higher, because of the number of of deaths in which the intention was recorded as ‘undetermined’.

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Nov 30th 2013, 8:15 AM

# philip redmond

Above and Beyond: Meet the lifesaving Luas driver who went back on duty after a dramatic rescue

Philip Redmond is one of 37 people from around the country receiving a Seiko ‘Just in Time’ award for rescuing people in near-drowning situations.

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Nov 17th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Local Heroes

"The water rushes in awful fast - the kids wouldn't have been able to stand"

A Kerry fisherman who saved four children from a near-drowning incident during the July heatwave is among the recipients of this year’s national awards for lifesavers.

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Nov 13th 2013, 7:30 AM

# sunny bonus

Summer's last hurrah: Temperatures set to hit 20 degrees this weekend

Dust down those suncream bottles and bikinis, gentlemen.

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Sep 20th 2013, 7:30 AM

# steady as she goes

Warning over "life-endangering" homemade boats

Several of the jury-rigged craft have been spotted along the Irish coast in recent days.

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Aug 15th 2013, 6:45 AM

# drownings

Many weekend swimmers 'very close to disaster' as Coast Guard called to 72 incidents

The Coast Guard has seen the number of call-outs double this summer due to the heatwave.

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Jul 22nd 2013, 9:14 AM

# ballybunion

Two children rescued after inflatable toy floats out to sea in Kerry

Irish Water Safety, the coast guard and gardaí have renewed their appeal for people to be extra vigilant when in the water.

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Jul 21st 2013, 8:10 PM

# water safety

Water safety course 'should be compulsory in primary schools'

Irish Water Safety has emphasised the need for some water safety education to be made compulsory in schools – and a pool isn’t needed.

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Jul 13th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Nuisance

Huge increase in jetskiers "tormenting" beachgoers - Coastguard

The coastguard service is warning jetskiers to stay out of designated swimming areas, amid a rise of around 40 per cent in such complaints.

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Jul 10th 2013, 7:30 AM

# swimming warning

What happens to your body when you drink alcohol and swim

Around 140 people drown in Ireland each year – and a third of these drownings have alcohol as a contributory factor.

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Jul 5th 2013, 10:00 PM

# Man-of-war

Deadly jellyfish-like 'Man-of-war' in Irish waters

Dip whiplash affected arms in salt water, Irish Water Safety tells TheJournal.ie.

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Aug 31st 2012, 2:19 PM

# Drink and Dive

Awareness campaign warns against mixing alcohol and water

Never ever drink and dive, swim or sail, says Irish Water Safety.

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Jul 30th 2012, 11:06 AM