Open water swimming – take the right safety precautions
Open water swimming can be an enjoyable experience when people have the right safety knowledge and preparation. It is important to remember, there are considerably more dangers …
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Open water swimming can be an enjoyable experience when people have the right safety knowledge and preparation. It is important to remember, there are considerably more dangers …
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After a heavy rainfall event it is important to avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours to prevent the risk of getting a recreational water …
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Playing and swimming in the sea is a great joy but a jellyfish sting can spoil the fun. Jellyfish stings in Ireland are not usually life threatening and …
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We are a nation of beach lovers and when the sun shines we pack our beach bags and head to the beach. No matter how often your toes …
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A rip current is a horizontal current that can pull you away from the shore. Drownings occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and …
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Beach streams can sometimes contain more bacteria than sea water, particularly after heavy rain. This can result in the water quality of beach streams not having as good …
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