National Water Safety Awareness Week takes place from June 12th – June 18th 2023. During the week, our national campaign will communicate important water safety messages to the general public to help start a conversation in homes throughout Ireland. Through spreading awareness of water safety practices, we can work together to help reduce drownings.

Our commitment to water safety and drowning prevention is as strong as ever and we have developed a number of resources that can be shared by you if you would like to support our cause. As well as featuring across media throughout Ireland, our social media channels will also share the material throughout the week. Now is the time to make water safety a part of your conversations with family and friends alike.

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The more comfortable you get around water, the more dangerous it can become.

June 12th is the start of National Water Safety Awareness Week.

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Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation with no help around.

June 12th is the start of National Water Safety Awareness Week.

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Learning the basics is essential to enjoying water sports safely.

June 12th is the start of National Water Safety Awareness Week.

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Drowning is a silent killer. Supervise children closely.

That means constant, uninterrupted, adult supervision.

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Even when it’s hot out, the water is still cold.

Stay within your depth and get out before you begin to feel too cold.

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Can you spot a rip current? Lifeguards can. Swim at Lifeguarded waterways.

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Swim within your depth and stay within your depth. Better Safe Than Sorry.

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Children need constant uninterrupted adult supervision near water. Better Safe Than Sorry.

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Relax, float on your back and swim parallel to shore to escape the current.

Then swim towards shore at an angle. Better Safe Than Sorry.

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Only Swim At Lifeguarded Waterways

Lifeguards are present at selected beaches on weekends during June, and full time in July and August. See our most up to date list of beaches.