Water Safety Ireland - Cork

🏊 We are so proud that 2 of our staff at Dunmanway Swimming Pool will represent Ireland in the Lifesaving World Championships in Australia taking place next week. 🏊 Brother and sister Ryan Cotter (23) and Katie Cotter (17) train for 3 to 4 hours a day, 6 days a week with Ryan competing in 16 events throughout the championships, and Katie competing in 10 events. ✈️ Ryan and Katie will fly out to Australia on Saturday to compete and are looking forward to testing themselves against the best of the best. 👏 We wish them every success. @WaterSafetyIE @CorkWaterSafety

Never mix alcohol 🍺 and water activities. 🌊 Alcohol is a factor in one third of all drownings. Remember – Better Safe, Than Sorry. For more water safety advice, visit watersafety.ie #bettersafethansorry #watersafety #alcohol #drowningprevention #safety #ireland

When spending time in the sun ☀️ at our beaches, river and lakes put water safety first. Always supervise children near water and keep an eye out for any sign that someone may be in difficulty. Remember, Better Safe Than Sorry. #watersafety #drowningprevention

⚠️ Your quick action could help save a life! ⚠️ If you spot any ringbuoys missing from their stations, don't hesitate to report it. 🚨 To report a missing ringbuoy visit ringbuoys.ie #WaterSafety #missingringbuoy #ringbuoy #ireland

⚠️Status Yellow - Snow-Ice warning for Cork, Kerry⚠️ A mix of sleet and snow showers could lead to accumulations causing disruption today. Valid: 10:24 Wednesday to 18:00 Wednesday 27/03/2024 More here⬇️ met.ie/warnings-today…

Paddy McNamara discusses about the benefits of open water swimming and the key water safety messages that everyone should consider before going swimming this weekend. #watersafety #drowningprevention

It’s never too early to learn swimming and lifesaving skills. 🌊🏊 Water safety classes are available in summer and winter at both coastal and inland locations. To find a class near you, visit watersafety.ie/local-contacts/ or visit watersafety.ie for more info.

🌊Learn how to spot and survive a rip current. 🌊 Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers and are particularly dangerous for weak or non-swimmers. For more info visit: lnkd.in/eMip7Sr6 #watersafety #drowningprevention #summer

Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI have issued a joint water safety appeal as people are expected to enjoy the water this bank holiday weekend. Please click on the link below for the full joint statement. bit.ly/3INURYg #watersafety #summer

Throwback to last weekend at the National Pool Lifesaving Championships. 🏆 An honorable mention to lifesavers Oisín O'Grady, Aisling Barry and Norma Cahill who broke a number of Irish records during this competition.🏊

Best of luck this weekend to the over three hundred lifesavers from eleven counties who will compete in the National Pool Lifesaving Championships in the University of Limerick Sports Arena. 🏊 Looking forward to seeing everyone there this weekend! #watersafety #nationals

The WSI National Water Safety Conference will take place on Saturday 4th of March at the Midlands Park Hotel, Jessop St, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Tickets are available to current WSI members only and can be purchased at the attached - eventbrite.com/.../water-safe…...

@katherine_JaneH @CorkGreens Well spotted Katherine and thank you for reporting it!

What an event! Congratulations on the new boat!!

Lifeguard Rachel Connolly shares her expert advice on the importance of swimming at lifeguarded waterways and how to be safe at the beach. For more advice about swimming at Ireland’s waterways, visit watersafety.ie. #HeedOurHeroes #bettersafethansorry

As we experience a period of warm weather, plan ahead to make your water activity a safe one. Discover more safety advice at gov.ie/summerready #BeSummerReady

If caught in a rip current, never swim against the current. Remain calm and swim parallel to shore. This will help you get out of the rip current and you will be able to swim back to shore. For more advice, visit watersafety.ie/rip-currents/

Another stunning morning for a swim 🏊‍♀️ at the beautiful Blind Strand while the younger future life guards enjoy a fabulous Water Safety Week - only 4 days before the iconic Galley Head Swim ☀️🤞🏊🐬@CorkWaterSafety @IWSie #staysafe

National Water Safety Awareness Week draws to a close today but drowning prevention never stops. Be sure to #HeedOurHeroes & make water safety part of the conversation with your family & friends this summer. Read more ➡️ watersafety.ie/national-water… #BetterSafeThanSorry