Irish Water Safety Press Release -114 Drowned in 2014, 9 fewer than in 2013, 79% were male; Six were children aged 14 and under…
Continue reading “IWS’s Annual Report 2014”
IWS’s Annual Report 2014
Category: News
The July edition of Irish Water Safety’s “Lifesaving” magazine is out!
Check out the July edition of Irish Water Safety’s “Lifesaving” magazine for interesting articles, including one by our PRO about his exchange to Chile with the International Surf Lifesaving Association. Continue reading “The July edition of Irish Water Safety’s “Lifesaving” magazine is out!”
Junior AND Senior Teams
Congratulations to Cork Surf Life Saver, Brodie Edmead, who has been chosen for both the Irish Junior and Senior teams! Continue reading “Junior AND Senior Teams”
Drowning Statistics 2014
114 Drowned in 2014, 9 fewer than in 2013
79% were male; Six were children aged 14 and under…
World Youth Championships 2016
It is never to early to start!!
In 2016 we intend to travel to the World Championships in the Netherlands with a Cork Youth Team (similar to those that competed so successfully at the World Championships in France in 2014).
Time to Dust Off your Wetsuit!
Enrollment Day for 2015
Sunday May 31st has been provisionally set out as our Enrolment Date for Outdoors in Youghal and Clonakilty. More Details to follow once they have been confirmed.
Cork Nippers Win Big in 2015
Cork Nippers win both the Provincial and All Ireland Indoor Nipper Championships for 2015.
Local Heroes April 2015
“Quick fishermen save man’s life in River Lee drama”
Did you know that there are on average 135 drownings in Ireland every year? That’s more than eleven per month. Here is an eye opening article in the Irish Examiner that highlights the dangers of inland waters!
Awards Ceremony 2013
Congratulations to Pop O Hara (15years), Pa Kiely (10 years) and Martin O Sullivan (Life Governor of IWS), who all received long service awards at the National Awards Ceremony at Dublin Castle.
Also a big congratulations and well done to Mr Patrick O Mahony, Ms Kim Cambridge & Mr Richard Galvin who all received Just in Time Awards. Their Brave actions helped save the lives of 2 people from drowning. Please read their stories below.