PRESS RELEASES 2019
Christmas 2019 and New Year Advice
National Awards Ceremony 2019
October Bank Holiday Weekend
Storm Lorenzo - Prepare yourself and family for flooding and violent winds
Public Meeting - A draft regulatory framework for Aquatic Leisure facilities in Ireland
August Bank Holiday Weekend - Appeal to the public
2018 Drowning Statistics and weekend appeal to swim at Lifeguarded Waterways
Wristbands to schools for National Water Safety Awareness Week
Public Consultation - A draft regulatory framework for Aquatic Leisure facilities in Ireland
June Bank Holiday weekend
May Bank Holiday weekend
Easter warm weather but cold water warning
St Patrick's Festival water safety warning
PRESS RELEASES 2018
Christmas 2018 & New Year Swims
National Awards Ceremony 2018
October Bank Holiday Weekend 2018
Irish Water Safety honours Jim Warny, rescuer of the Thai Junior Boys Soccer Team
Results of European Junior Lifesaving Championships 2018
European Junior Lifesaving Championships 2018
49 have drowned so far this year - Know the risks this August bank holiday weekend
Five drown every fortnight - Joint Press Release IWS, Coast Guard, RNLI
Hot weather mood increases drowning risk
National Water Safety Awareness Week - how to stay safe from drowning
Ten drown accidentally in 15 days of warm weather
Warm weather advice for bathers to stay safe
National Drowning Prevention Strategy 2018-2027 launched to target at-risk groups (23rd May 2018)
May Bank Holiday Weekend
Easter
St Patrick's Day festival weekend
Supervise your children
Pool Rescue Championships
Ice Saftey Alert
PRESS RELEASES 2017
Christmas & New Year water safety advice
Awards Ceremony 2017
Award Recipients 2017
October Bank Holiday Weekend
National Surflifesaving Championships 22nd September 2017
Irish Lifesavers win 29 medals at European Lifesaving Championships in Belgium
Lifeguard Statistics June & July 2017
August Bank Holiday
National Water Safety Awareness Week 2017
Warm weather weekend in June
June Bank Holiday - 80% drown near home
May Bank Holiday Weekend - five drown per fortnight - know the dangers
Easter: Thirty children drowned in ten years - curriculum support will curb child drownings
Ronan’s legacy should lead to a regulatory framework for the Aquatic Leisure Industry
National Pool Lifesaving Championships
St Patrick's Day
PRESS RELEASES 2016
Christmas & New Year 2016
National Awards Ceremony 2016
October bank holiday weekend
Portuguese Man O'War are landing on our shores
National Surf Lifesaving Championships 2016
Minister Coveney appoints new IWS Chairman
Launch of Annual Report 2015
Weever Fish Stings
August Bank Holiday
Hot weather warning
Water Safety Week - summer drownings can be prevented
June Bank Holiday weekend
May Bank Holiday weekend - stay away from edge
Easter appeal - ensure that your child is water wise
National Pool Lifesaving Championships
PRESS RELEASES 2015
Full moon hazard to swimmers this Christmas
Annual National Awards Ceremony 2015, Dublin Castle
Five drown per fortnight - October Bank Holiday weekend
Team Ireland girls crowned European Beach Champions
Best Lifesavers in Ireland compete at National Beach Rescue Championships
National Beach Rescue Championships 12 Sept, Spanish Point, Co Clare
Lifeguards rescued 173 swimmers last month
Team Ireland makes history at European Championships
Public at risk this Bank Holiday Weekend due to full moon
Working Group on Safety, Training and Employment in the Irish Fishing Industry (CLICK HERE FOR REPORT)
Beware of the high tides caused by the full moon
National Water Safety Awareness Week - Drowning Data for 2014
National Water Safety Awareness Week - launch of www.safetyzone.ie
National Water Safety Awareness Week - Tips to stay safe for summer
National Water Safety Awareness Week - photocall notice & appeal
June Bank Holiday Weekend
Floating Killers are not suitable for Irish Waters
May Bank Holiday Weekend increases drowning risk
Easter Appeal - is your child protected from drowning hazards?
Speech by The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins at the launch of a Lifeguard Training Centre in Miltown Malbay Co Clare.
National Lifeguard Training Centre to open in Tramore on 9th March 2015
International Life Saving Europe - meetings in Dublin Jan 15th - 17th.
National Pool Rescue Championships - University of Limerick Pool 14th Feb 2015
PRESS RELEASES 2014
Christmas Water Safety Advice
National Awards Ceremony (Audience Booklet)
National Awards Ceremony Press Release, Dublin Castle, Tues 18th Nov 2014
October Bank Holiday Weekend
World Lifesaving Championships ("Rescue 2014") - an update
National Senior Lifesaving Championships, 2014 - Brittas Bay, Co Wiicklow
Lions mane jellyfish has arrived in Dublin Bay
Lifeguards rescued 413 swimmers last month
August Bank Holiday
National Farm Safety Awareness Day
IWS Analysis of 2013 Drowning Statistics
18 June Hot Weather Warning
Friday 13th June Full Moon Warning
National Water Safety Awareness Week 2014 - Drowning is a silent and sudden killer
Photocall notice: Miriam O'Callaghan supports National Water Safety Awareness Week
Chain of Office
May Bank Holiday Weekend
Easter school holidays safety alert
St Patrick's Day Festival weekend warning - keep children away from the edge
NINE New Irish Records in aquatics at National Lifesaving Stillwater Championships
Red Status Weather Alert February
PRESS RELEASES 2013
Key water safety advice for Christmas and New Year
Thirty-Six Lives Saved in Dramatic Near-Drowning Rescues - Irish Water Safety to honour remarkable rescuers
October Bank Holiday Weekend - Don't let safety take a holiday - stay safe, smart and sober.
Clare dominate at National Surf Lifesaving Championships 2013
European Lifesaving Championships 2013
Ireland produces Two European Champion Titles at Junior Lifesaving Championships, Italy.
Accidental Drownings Double in the last two years