Category: Events

Cork Primary Schools Water Safety Webinars

Posted on by Conall Boyle

Cork County Council & Cork Sports Partnership are hosting 3 Water Safety Education Webinars for Primary School Children from 2nd to 6th class. Cork County Council Water & Road Safety Development Officer Caroline Casey will cover safety tips and advice in advance of the Summer Holidays!

Cork Primary Schools Water Safety Webinars

Topics Include:

  • 14 Steps to Keeping Safe around Water this Summer
  • The Beach Lifeguards in County Cork
  • Dangers of using Inflatable toys at the beach, river or lake
  • How to call the Emergency Services
  • How to recognise Dangerous parts of the sea like currents
  • Meet A Beach lifeguard and get a chance to ask some questions
  • Responsible decision making
  • Hear Padraig’s story about his son James

Webinar Details:

  • Schools Water Safety Webinar 1: 23rd May
  • Schools Water Safety Webinar 2: 3rd June
  • Schools Water Safety Webinar 3: 20th June
  • Time: All 9.30am-10.15am
  • Live Via: Microsoft Teams
  • Queries: Email jkirby@corksports.ie
  • Registration: To secure your classes place complete the online form below
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Recent Beach Guard intake Summer 2023

Posted on by Enda Boyle

Well done to the recent intake of Beach Guard award participatiants who completed their training and passed their exam over the summer. ????????????‍♀️????

Candidates were selected from Cork Surf Lifesaving Club ????⚪

To gain their awards as to increase a high standard with knowledge of the Surf, rescue board training, CPR training and advanced first aid response.

Each candidate can now apply for positions with Cork County Council as well as applying to county councils around the country to Lifeguard Irelands beautiful beaches ⛱.

Thank you to instructor: Dirmuid Ó Donnabháin who got everyone over the line

And to Treasurer and Examiner Paul Burke for awarding the participants.

Well done everyone and “I’ll see you on the beach”

Beach Lifeguard Awards Ceremony 2017

Posted on by Eoin O'Driscoll

The Summer is nearly over and the beach lifeguards have had a busy time. But last Monday evening Aug. 21st an Awards Ceremony took place at the Crosshaven RNLI Station in Co. Cork.

Read the blog to find out more. Congrats to all our beach lifeguards on a successful summer and a big thank you for the work you all do.

http://corkcocowatersafety.blogspot.ie/2017/08/water-safety-rescue-services-unite-in.html

#CorkWaterSafety

Munster Nipper and Junior Championships 2017 in Youghal

Posted on by Eoin O'Driscoll

 

 

Cork Water Safety and Cork Surf Life Saving would like to welcome Clare and Waterford Life Saving Clubs to Claycastle Beach in Youghal for the Munster Nipper and Junior Championships which will take place this Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th. Life Savers from as young as 7 will compete for places in the All Ireland Final which will take place in Curracloe, Co. Wexford later in the month. With nearly 550 Nippers and Juniors registered to compete, the Munster Final is the biggest competition on the Irish Surf Life Saving event calendar and well worth a visit if you are in the area! Good Luck to all and Stay Safe! #CorkWaterSafety

Cork Winter Weeks Programme 2016

Posted on by Eoin O'Driscoll
Do you want to become a lifeguard or just learn some skills that could help save someone’s life?
 
We are hosting water safety and lifesaving classes throughout the city and county for our Winter Weeks Programme. Check out the details below 🙂
 
Safety, Endurance, and Rescue courses cost €70 per person.
 
CITY –
 
Brookfield Leisure Centre:
Enrollment is on Tuesday 13th September from 20:30.
Classes start on Tuesday 20th September from 21:00.
Contact: Sean, 086 325 2119 (AFTER 5pm).
There will be a Pool Lifeguard course available. Registration is on Tuesday 13th September from 20:30. Classes start on Tuesday 20th September from 21:00 (10 weeks).
Contact: Anne, 087 980 7029 (AFTER 5pm).
 
Douglas, Gus Healy Pool:
Safety (2, 3, 4) & Rescue (1, 2, 3) & Endurance. Pool Lifeguard.
Enrollment and Classes will be on Monday 12th September, from 19:30.
Contact: John, 085 7021818.
 
Mayfield Swimming Pool:
Safety (2, 3, 4) & Rescue (1, 2, 3) & Endurance
Enrollment is on Thursday 8th September 2016, from 19:30.
Contact: Siobhan, 087 997 2756.
 
COUNTY –
 
Clonakilty
Clonakilty Park Hotel Leisure Centre
Levels: Safety (2, 3, 4) & Rescue (1, 2, 3) & Endurance
Enrollment: Monday 12th September 2016.
Classes: Monday evenings, starting on Monday 12th September, 21:00 – 22:00.
Contact: Hilary, 086 332 6832.
 
Dunmanway
Venue: Dunmanway Swimming Pool
**SOLD OUT**
 
Fermoy
Venue: Fermoy Leisure Centre
Levels: Safety (2, 3, 4) & Rescue (1, 2, 3)
Enrollment: Tuesday 12th January at 6.30pm.
Classes: Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm, and will run for 8 weeks.
Levels: Safety 2 to Rescue 3
Contact: Mary, 086 399 2956.
 
Mallow
Venue: Mallow Swimming Pool
Levels: Safety (2, 3, 4) & Rescue (1, 2, 3)
Enrollment is on Wednesday 14th September 2016 from 19:00.
Classes start on Thursday 15th September, from 19:45 to 21:45
Contact: Erik, 087 120 9844.
 
Youghal:
TBC
 
CORK WATER SAFETY is a voluntary organisation that runs swimming, lifesaving and Basic Life Support courses in numerous locations throughout Cork City and County.

Cork Summer Weeks Programme 2016

Posted on by Eoin O'Driscoll

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Want to make the most of your time at the beach this summer? Why not sign up for a Swim & Safety course at one of Cork’s beautiful beaches!

The 5 day Swim & Safety courses each cost €30 per child, and €20 per following child from the same family who are attending also.

For example, three children from the same family attending a Summer Weeks course will cost €70 (€30 [first child] + €20 [second child] + €20 [third child])

To help secure a place on one of these courses you can get in touch with the Area Contact for your location. Also, details to specific locations can be obtained from the Area Contacts e.g. start times, meeting points, etc. You can find the phone numbers of the Area Contacts below.

Young children can participate at any age once they’re comfortable with entering the water.

Are you on Facebook and would like to see who else is attending a Summer Weeks course near you? If so, click here!

Information on the programme of Swim & Safety courses being held throughout Cork during summer 2016:

Week

        Starting Date

                    Location

        Area Contact

        1

        June 13th

        Cúil Aodha

    Siobhan Ni Laocha

    (087 927 4671)

        2

        June 22nd

        Garnish

    Aine Harrington

    (027 73117)

        3

        June 27th

        Fountainstown

    Kathy Kenny

    (087 130 2458)

        Rosscarbery

    Laura Mac Mahon

    (087 280 6841)

        Glandore

    Una Mc Nulty

    (087 090 7377)

        4

        July 4th

        Urhan

    Ann Marie O’Shea

    (027 74457)

        Inch Strand

    Martha Walsh

    (087 755 5086)

        Adrigole

    Pauline O’Sullivan

    (086 857 0812)

        Ballingeary

    Mary Farrell

    (026 47207)

        Youghal

    Mark Ward

    (086 204 8877)

        Oysterhaven

    Geraldine Lehane

    (087 635 4498)

        5

        July 11th

        Ardfield

    Hilary Bennett

    (086 247 1593)

        Skibbereen

    Judith Foley

    (086 060 8033)

        Courtmacsherry

    Kay Lawton

    (086 052 6280)

        Cúil Aodha

    Siobhan Ni Laocha

    (087 927 4671)

        6

        July 18th

 

        Cape Clear

     Geraldine Cotter

    (086 122 9314)

        Bere Island

    Edel Murphy

    (027 75988)

        Ballymacoda

    Ann Marie Griffin

    (024 98254)

        7

        July 25th

 

        Garrylucas

    Noelle Prior

    (086 853 3318)

        Union Hall

    Marie Nolan

    (086 819 0125)

        Kilcrohane

    Ann Mc Carthy

    (027 67035)

        Castletownbere

    Ann O’Sullivan

    (027 70207)

        8

 

        Aug 1st

 

        Carrig na Bhfear

    Dympna Geaney

    (021 4884527)

        Bantry

    Noelle O Leary

    (086 122 3323)

        Ardgroom

    Claire Elphic

    (086 346 4170)

        Aug 2nd

       Sherkin Island

        Carrie Holland

    (028    20224)

        9

       August 8th

        Cúil Aodha

    Siobhan Ni  Laocha

    (087  927 4671)

        Middleton

    Sinead Dwane

    (087 951 1256)

        Garryvoe/Ardnahinch Beach

    Helen Lewis

    (086 087 4651)

        Glengarriff

    Julie O’Shea

    (086 269  4603)

         Schull

Sarah Sinnott

(086 780 5587)

 

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