372,000 people drown around the world every year, that’s over 40 every hour. And it’s shocking to realise that 37 Children (aged 14 and under) have died in Ireland as a result of drowning over a ten year period…
At last the summer has arrived but with it come some hidden dangers! Waterways Ireland would like to advise swimmers that operating docks, harbours and marinas are not appropriate areas for swimming and that those wishing take a dip in…
Summer is on its way and families around Ireland are looking forward to holidays in the sun and trips to the beach or local swimming pools with their children. Unfortunately however, the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children can be…
Summer is here (well it was at the weekend), and families across Ireland are looking forward to trips to the beach and summer holidays in the sun with their children. However the combination of water and children during the holiday…
With more wet weather forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend, The Royal Life Saving Society has warned that drowning tragedies may increase unless people take extra care when in, on or near water. This weekend is traditionally a peak time…