Cartoonists can communicate serious water safety messages in a way that is palatable for a wider audience. This has real potential for translating behavioural messages in impactful ways that draw both the emotion and attention of people who may not otherwise read safety messaging. A partnership to kick off one city's conversation in the run up to World Drowning Prevention Day. https://lnkd.in/eW5uBMUU hashtag #DrowningPrevention
About us
Water Safety Ireland is the statutory and voluntary body established to promote water safety in Ireland currently consists of over 3000 volunteers. Through Water Safety education and training, promote a stronger water safety ethos and culture in order that everybody will have the water safety attitude, skills and the behaviour necessary to safely use and enjoy our aquatic environment.
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http://www.watersafety.ie
External link for Water Safety Ireland
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Galway
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- Water safety and Life Saving Courses
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Galway, IE
Employees at Water Safety Ireland
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Alanna Scully
Administrative Professional, M.Ed.
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Anastasia Ward
Council Member at Irish Water Safety
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Dr. Joanne Walsh
Chief Executive Officer Water Safety Ireland & Board Member(treasurer)ACESA
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Bríd Graham
Owner Director at Splash Swim Schools Ireland. Partner Dairy Liquid Milk Producer for Aurivo Co-Op.
Updates
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World Drowning Prevention Day Global Webinar 2024... Register now to participate in a global, virtual event to celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day 2024. This webinar will connect UN agencies, governments, organizations and other global drowning prevention partners to reflect on exciting, innovative global drowning prevention efforts from the past year, and offer a preview of upcoming global resources to support future drowning prevention work. Scan the QR code or go to https://rb.gy/9uk91g
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A positive prompt to swim with others, never alone. #DrowningPrevention
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WSI Lifesaver Shatters Paddle Board Record As a Lifeguard trained by Water Safety Ireland, Oisín McGrath often rescued people at risk of drowning and now he has used those lifesaving skills to shatter the paddle board record for crossing from Ireland to Scotland. Oisín completed the 37.5 km crossing in 3 hours and 58 minutes, averaging 9.5 km/hr, and breaking the previous record by almost an hour. Oisín is also a Water Safety Ireland Instructor, a search and rescue helicopter pilot for the Irish Coast Guard, and holder of both senior and masters lifesaving medals in the European and World Lifesaving Championships. A remarkable achievement Oisín and an inspiration to all the current and future Lifeguards trained and assessed by Water Safety Ireland to keep our beaches, rivers, lakes and pools safe. Water Safety Ireland’s Lifeguard Award – the Irish Government's statutory qualification for Lifeguarding waterways in Ireland and recognised across Europe and the world - https://lnkd.in/eqhB8u9T Make Lifesaving your skill for life at www.watersafety.ie hashtag #DrowningPrevention
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Representatives of WSI were delighted to meet with President Michael D. Higgins at Aras An Uachtaran yesterday as part of initiatives under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. #watersafety #drowningprevention
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A memorable moment....made possible by water safety. Ireland's National Water Safety Awareness Week campaign includes a focus on some of the memorable moments that are possible by practising water safety when enjoying Ireland's waterways.. Promoting without preaching so that our wonderful waterways are embraced with confidence and safety. Know What You're Getting Into at www.watersafety.ie
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there who have made memorable moments possible by making water safety a priority. A heartfelt thank you to the fathers who have taken the time to encourage their children to learn invaluable swimming and lifesaving skills, as well as the importance of water safety. Your dedication not only provides a fun and healthy activity for your kids but also equips them with critical abilities that can make a difference in emergencies. You've shown your children how to stay safe around water, ensuring that they understand the risks and how to navigate those risks safely. Whether it’s through swimming lessons, lifesaving techniques, or simple rules for water safety, your efforts are building a foundation of knowledge and confidence that will last a lifetime. To every dad who has splashed, paddled, and taught their kids to respect and enjoy the water safely, we salute you. Your role is vital in fostering a generation that values and practices water safety. Thank you for being such an important part of your children's lives and for making a difference. Happy Father's Day! 🏊♂️🚤🌊 #FathersDay #WaterSafetyIreland #SwimmingSkills #LifesavingSkills #StaySafeAroundWater
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A water safety conversation is all too often put on hold until hot weather tragedies start to happen – and they happen every year. Now is the time to have that conversation with loved ones – and oneself. With thanks to today's Irish Times newspaper for helping to influence a cultural shift in attitudes towards water safety, similar to the changes seen with road safety. https://lnkd.in/e_BBDwqf Together, Let's Bring Drownings Down. #irishtimes #drowningprevention
Making water safety a priority
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Drownings by suicide accounted for 38% of all drowning deaths in Ireland over five years. Safe Harbour is an illustrated storybook for children who have been bereaved by suicide. It has been developed by The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network which brought together bereavement experts, including professionals and people with lived experience, to help a child with their grief by encouraging conversation and developing their understanding of death and suicide. It is accompanied by a helpful guide for parents and carers. Safe Harbour is also available in Irish: https://lnkd.in/eg4n8RMB
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Ireland’s beautiful blue waters for safe summer swimming… Galway’s Salthill beach provided an appropriately blue background for An Taisce (The National Trust for Ireland) to announce the International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award recipients for 2024. In Ireland, 85 beaches and nine marinas received the world-renowned award that is trusted by millions around the globe. There are several connections between the criteria of Blue Flag awarded beaches and the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, including SDG 3 - Good health and Well-Being, criterion 31: There must be safety measures in place to protect users. To this end, Water Safety Ireland sits on the Blue Flag Jury and at international level, Blue Flag works in cooperation with many partners including the International Life Saving Federation which has four regions around the globe including International Life Saving Europe, of which Water Safety Ireland is a member. In Ireland, Lifeguards trained and assessed by Water Safety Ireland are employed by local authorities on weekends in June and September until the end of the bathing season and daily in July and August. The Blue Flag is an environmental award made to beaches and marinas throughout the world that demonstrate good environmental standards and have good sanitary and safety facilities. The Green Coast award recognises beaches for their clean environment, excellent water quality and natural beauty. Together, we all play a part in providing safe, enjoyable aquatic environments for all. The awards were presented by Hildegarde Naughton TD - Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Education. Pictured with Minister Naughton is Cathy Baxter, Director of the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce and Cllr. Eddie Hoare, Mayor of the city of Galway. Also photographed are Galway City Council and Galway County Council representatives and Clean Coasts groups with the Blue Flag and Green Coast Award flag.
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