Safe swimming and rip currents: ‘He was feet up, head down, sliding down the slipway’
Going from swimming in a heated indoor pool in winter to the sea, lakes or rivers in summer takes acclimatisation
Water Safety
Tributes paid to ‘diligent’ and ‘lovely’ Kofi Owusu (15) who died while swimming in Meath
Kofi Owusu (15) died in incident in river Nanny in Co Meath on Friday
Emergency services carry out multiple coastal rescues over past two days
Several people hospitalised after falling from cliffs
What’s going on with Ireland’s failing septic tanks?
More than half of 1,400 septic tanks inspected by local authorities in 2024 fell short of the required standard
‘They were Buncrana sons’ – the Co Donegal lives and tragic deaths of two immigrant teenagers
The town has rallied around the families of the two boys who came from Africa and made new homes and lives in Co Donegal
Two-thirds of accidental drownings arise from land-based activities, says water safety chief
Water Safety Ireland's Joanne Walsh ‘deeply saddened’ to hear about deaths of two teenagers who got into difficulty off Donegal coast
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EPA warns local authorities on contamination from ‘high rainfall events’
Wastewater treatment at 10 cities and large towns fails to meet EU standards, EPA finds
Uisce Éireann ‘must prioritise’ prompt delivery of essential works at locations highlighted by the agency
Diver who died off Donegal coast named locally
Patrick Doran had been taking part in a diving event when he got into difficulty
Dozens of people honoured at Water Safety Awards for their parts in rescues
Irish Times journalist Ellen O’Donoghue received media recognition award for coverage of water safety issues
Ireland basks in September heatwave for only fourth time in recorded history
More than half Met Éireann’s 25 official weather stations have broken their record September temperatures
Water quality warnings at more than 30 beaches and lakes after heavy rain
Swimming ban on north Dublin beaches with increased risk of contamination
‘Take responsibility’ to help prevent drowning deaths, water safety officials urge
‘Lifeguards are not babysitters’ and people should keep an eye on children, official says
ESB crews carrying out repair works to restore power after ‘biblical’ rain in Tralee
Potential for further thunderstorms and local flooding throughout the week, says Met Éireann
Lifeguard shortages: Recruitment problems to limit patrols at Irish beaches
Shortage of skilled and qualified swimmers will hit safety patrolling of quieter beaches at busy times
Cold water and full moon warning for swimmers ahead of bank holiday weekend
Three water safety agencies issue joint appeal, saying rivers and seas are still too cold for extended swims with strong rip current hazard
Majority of Irish bathing waters ‘excellent’ but EPA labels three beaches poor
Three bathing waters located in Galway, Donegal and Dublin classified as poor by environmental agency
Greenland ice shelf causing North Atlantic waters to cool significantly
Global warming could have future effect on gulf stream responsible for Ireland’s temperate weather, briefing on Government’s Be Summer Ready campaign hears
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