STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, has created a new, free-to-download water safety booklet to help teach children all around the world—and their families—about the importance of staying safe…
Ryan Coleman31st July 2019
A Chance for Children is the name of the new children's book and water safety program, created by Dr Stathis Avramidis and inspired by true events from the life of…
Ryan Coleman27th April 2016
On Friday there will be a full moon and and consequent spring tides which will leave the public exposed to stranding around our coastline and strong rip currents this weekend.…
Ryan Coleman29th July 2015
The warm weather has brought many people out to enjoy the seaside and coastal walks, however the CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech is warning the public that there…
Ryan Coleman1st July 2015
79% were male; six were children aged 14 and under; appeal - "Teach children how to stay safe near water." Today's release by Irish Water Safety of the drowning statistics…
Ryan Coleman24th June 2015
Know the drowning risks to avoid summer tragedy To mark National Water Safety Awareness Week (June 15th - 21st), Irish Water Safety is appealing to teachers in our 3,500 primary…
Ryan Coleman17th June 2015
Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to take extreme care when taking part in sponsored swims. Participants can be distracted by the occasion and take chances beyond what…
Ryan Coleman16th December 2014
The CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech, is urging the public to use the Local Authority manned lifeguarded bathing places to ensure there are no more swimming tragedies this…
Ryan Coleman6th August 2014
75% were male; Half were adults aged 30-59 60%: accidents; 20%: suicides; 20%: undetermined Irish Water Safety (IWS) has appealed to the public to stay vigilant around water and not…
Ryan Coleman15th July 2014