Water Safety Tips and Advice
Water Safety Ireland has announced the athletes selected to represent Ireland at the 2026 European Youth Lifesaving Championships. The championships will take place in Rome, Italy, from 27 to 29 July and will feature pool-based lifesaving competition. Twelve athletes have…
Water Safety Ireland has warned that most people who drown in Ireland never intended to enter the water. The organisation launched National Water Safety Awareness Week, running from 18 to 24 May, with a renewed appeal for the public to…
A vigil has been held in Limerick city for the two Afghani sea anglers who drowned off rocks near Doonbeg in Co Clare on March 31st. As RTÉ News reports, the two men have been named locally as brothers Tajuddin…
A recent rescue involving a 13-year-old swimmer in Australia has highlighted the risks faced by water users when conditions change suddenly. The teenager swam four kilometres to raise the alarm after his family was swept out to sea on paddleboards.…
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a joint appeal urging the public to prioritise water safety ahead of St Patrick’s Day celebrations. With parades and outdoor events planned nationwide, the organisations say increased footfall…
Sea and Cliff Rescue On Agenda For Oireachtas Maritime Affairs Committee
16th February 2026 Oireachtas
Sea and cliff rescue is to be discussed with stakeholders by the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs on Tuesday, 17 February, to discuss Sea and Cliff Rescue with stakeholders. The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 2 of Leinster House…
Galway Bay SC Find Worthwhile Response to Medical Emergencies Presentation
9th February 2026 Galway Harbour
The fatal accident in last month’s Transatlantic Race aboard the 56ft German sailing school sloop Walross 4 was a tragic reminder that, every so often, shipboard accidents involving the massive loads created aboard larger modern yachts can go beyond serious…
Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a water safety appeal for the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend. Public safety groups warned rough seas and large swells are expected after recent storms and heavy rainfall. Checking…
Speedboat Driver Who Hit Teen Kayaker First to Be Sentenced Under UK’s New Safety Law
25th January 2026 Water Safety
A man who crashed his speedboat into a 15-year-old kayaker in South Wales was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, in the first prosecution by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under new watercraft safety…
Mariners Reminded of VHF Radio Procedures in Emergencies Following ‘Sea Breeze III’ Incident
21st January 2026 Water Safety
The Department of Transport draws attention to two Marine Notices as a reminder to owners, operators and skippers of the importance of following correct VHF radio procedures in emergency situations. It follows a recommendation in the MCIB report into an…
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a joint water safety appeal ahead of Christmas. The warning targets festive swimmers and seasonal dippers, as well as people planning coastal walks during the holiday period. The…
As Afloat reported recently, the SafeTrx app will shut down on 31 December, ending a service widely used for voyage tracking in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Its closure leaves sailors seeking a replacement for real-time visibility and safety monitoring.…
Rescues From Rivers, Canals and Offshore Among 22 National Bravery Awards
7th December 2025 Water Safety
Rescues from rivers, canals and at sea have merited State recognition at this year’s National Bravery Awards presented by Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. A total of 22 National Bravery Awards were presented at Leinster House, Dublin, to individuals from across…
RYA SafeTrx — the vessel tracking, safety and communications platform — will be discontinued at the end of this month, from 31 December. The decision to close the service was made by the Royal Yachting Association in discussion with HM…
Howth RNLI Water Safety Volunteer Recognised With 50-Year Long Service Award
23rd November 2025 RNLI Lifeboats
Howth RNLI volunteer George Duffy has been recognised by the charity with a 50-year Long Service Award for his efforts in helping to save lives at sea. George started volunteering as a crew member at Howth RNLI in 1968 and…
Water Safety Ireland has issued an urgent safety appeal to boat owners, marina users, and coastal communities, as heavy rain is forecast to cause significant flooding. The agency warns that rapidly rising water levels can turn harbours, rivers, canals and…
