Teen girls rescued from the sea at Strandhill, Co Sligo by members of local surf school
The incident has reignited calls for lifeguards to be on duty at the beach which has been designated as unsafe for swimming by Water Safety Ireland
Irish Water Safety
Temperatures exceed 30 degrees in some parts of the country
Temperatures of up to 32 degrees are ‘quite possible’ today as Irish Water says 32 supplies in drought
Ireland’s jellyfish: Before you swim in the sea this summer, check this guide to their stings
Jellyfish are being reported in large numbers this year, particularly around Co Kerry
Two more swimming-related deaths as number in past week rises to nine
Monaghan boy (14) dies after difficulty in lake and man dies at harbour in Co Antrim
Winter swimming: The magic, not tragic, guide
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The addictive magic of swimming in the sea in winter: 'It’s life affirming'
Thrill of cold water is an electrifying thought for an increasing number of Irish sea-swimmers
Easter Saturday temperatures hit 22.9 degrees making it hottest day of year
Area of high pressure down over Europe is bringing dry sunny conditions
Safety chiefs issue cold water and high tide warning for Easter weekend
Spring tides and Good Friday’s full moon will mean ‘very, very big tides’
‘Get in, get out, get warm’: Advice for your Christmas swim
‘Don’t stand around chatting in your togs’: Practical tips from Irish Water Safety
Traditional craft, built in 1882, to be restored in Galway
Community boatbuilding project working on the ‘Lovely Anne’ gleoiteog
Adults drowning in baths ‘very rare’, says Irish Water Safety
In the UK, just under 4% of all accidental drownings last year occurred in a bath
Swimmers urged to exercise caution when jumping into water
‘People should not jump in without being fully aware of what is under the surface’
Sunny spells – but no heatwave – for the bank holiday weekend
Music, comedy and fireworks at the many festivals taking place around the country
'Many parents aren't looking after their children very well at the beach'
Head of Irish Water Safety says parents distracted and not looking after kids
49 people drowned in Irish waters so far this year
Irish Water Safety appeals to public to take precautions and reduce risk of getting into difficulty in water
Balmy conditions, spring tides may increase risk of jellyfish stings
Rapid rise recorded in temperature of the sea and river Shannon
Health Board: Upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events
Water safety, a ‘virtual’ marathon and a Big Toddle
Good weather can be bad for your health, experts warn
Recent days have seen deaths involving swimming, gardening and sunbathing
Sun shining for bank holiday weekend with highs of 21 degrees
Events include Ed Sheeran gigs in Cork and Temple Bar celebration of Baltic Day
Sunny weather and temperatures of 21 degrees forecast
Most parts of the country will enjoy sunshine with highs of 21 degrees expected
Mother of Buncrana victims takes court case against Donegal council
Louise James lost partner, two sons, mother and sister in the drowning disaster in 2016
Buncrana tragedy: ‘He could have saved himself but chose not to’
A inquest jury returns a verdict of death by misadventure for all five victims
Buncrana inquest: Occupants of SUV ‘should have been able to unlock car’
Audi representative gives evidence at inquest into five deaths
Buncrana pier rescuer tells how father shouted ‘save our baby’
Five drowned after car slid on ‘treacherous’ algae on slipway into Lough Swilly
Buncrana tragedy: Driver three times over alcohol limit, inquest told
Eyewitness tells inquest of hearing screams as car sank
Buncrana deaths hearing told doors on family’s car could not be opened
Reason for inability of first responders to get into Audi Q7 not revealed at pre-inquest
Warnings over poisonous weever fish during good weather and spring tides
Poison from sting can be excruciating and cause discomfort for a fortnight
Warning over ‘unsafe’ bridge jumps during sunny weather
Video footage shows several people leaping off the Samuel Beckett Bridge into the Liffey
Bank holiday guide: Mixed weather and a sheep shearing championship
Long weekend will see a host of events and festivals as rain threatens to ruin the fun
Swimmers urged to take care over bank holiday weekend
Irish Water Safety warns that four out of five drownings occur close to victim’s home
Seafaring families with lost loved ones feel Rescue 116 pain
Sea has yet to give up bodies from ‘Pere Charles’ and ‘Carrickatine’
Boy (3) drowned in jacuzzi at hotel kids club, inquest told
Parents of Ronan Kennedy call for statutory regulations for swimming pools
Irish Water Safety awards: brave rescues recognised
Members of public, gardaí, scouts, boarders and coastguard among those averting tragedy
‘Personal warmth’ of former minister Bobby Molloy recalled at funeral
Mourners at Galway Cathedral hear rowing was ‘passion’ of founding member of PDs’
Southerly winds expected to sweep up more Portuguese men o’war
Sting can remain live for some days after marine animals die following stranding
They're man o’wars, not jellyfish, but they're still horrible
Irish Water Safety urges caution among beach-goers and issues advice for stings
What to do if you are stung by a Portuguese man o’ war
Marine animal washes up in large numbers along Irish coastline as far north as Donegal
Ten people drowned every month last year, Irish Water Safety says
Simon Coveney urges people to instill in children a healthy respect for water
Bathers advised to avoid Dublin waters after dangerous jellyfish spotted
Council warns over creatures at Dollymount Strand and along the port side of North Bull Wall
Dangerous jellyfish threaten Ironman event in Dublin
Bathers are being advised to stay out of the water at Sandycove due to influx of the fish
Going to the beach this weekend? Beware of venomous Weever fish
Combination of Spring tide and bank holiday weekend will leave beaches totally exposed
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Roscommon hottest spot with temperatures over 30 degrees
Swimmers advised to take care as thousands flock to beaches in ‘once in a decade’ highs
Swimmers warned of ‘highly venomous’ jellyfish on east coast
Portuguese man o’war jellyfish discovered on Carne beach in Wexford
Family hopes drowning death of son will lead to greater awareness
Boy in water for 10 to 15 minutes; a good portion of that time he was not breathing
More sunshine for Ireland as storms hit parts of Europe
Temperatures will rise to 25 degrees and it is set to get even warmer next week
No new safety guidelines for slipways after Buncrana tragedy
NUI Galway professor calls for centralised standards for treating marine algae
Microsoft to donate €10m in technology support to Irish non-profits
Company has already donated more than €8m in the past 12 months
Boy (4) drowned in National Aquatic Centre ‘lazy river’, inquest hears
Children ‘almost guaranteed’ to get into difficulty at specific attraction, lifeguard says
Buncrana tragedy: Pier signage may have been a factor
Experts also believe the tide could have contributed to Co Donegal drowning
Fionnuala Walsh: 'Long distance swimming is meditation'
The only Irish female holder of the Triple Crown of open water swimming is looking for a new goal
Swimmers take to the water for annual festive swim
Warning issued outlining dangers posed by full moon to tidal waters and rip currents
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