water safety

The colour of your kid’s swimsuit could save their life

The colour of your kid’s swimsuit could save their life

The safety tip we will be following from now on! The heatwave has hit Europe, and we want nothing more than to throw on our swimsuits and head away to the beach. As much as we love a trip to the beach, the smell of the sea air, and the promise of fish and chips […]

1 year ago

“I saved a drowning toddler – here are the things I need all parents to remember”

“I saved a drowning toddler – here are the things I need all parents to remember”

As trips to the beach or the pool are a regular occurrence for families in the summer, children can easily become drowning victims. Water Safety Ireland states thirty children aged fourteen and under were victims of drownings in the span of ten years. It’s therefore so important for supervisors and swimmers alike to be aware […]

3 years ago

Mum-of-two who died saving her 10-year-old son in Cork named

Mum-of-two who died saving her 10-year-old son in Cork named

She saved her son from drowning after he got into difficulty in east Cork on Sunday afternoon. Tributes have been pouring in following the death of a mum-of-two in Cork. 34-year-old Joanna Wisniowska has been identified as the mum who heroically saved her son’s life after he got into difficulty at Ballycroneen Beach. Joanna’s 10-year-old […]

3 years ago

Parents warned to avoid making potentially dangerous paddling pool mistake

Parents warned to avoid making potentially dangerous paddling pool mistake

Parents are being warned to avoid making a potentially dangerous mistake when setting up the paddling pool this summer. The weather is up and down at the moment, but more sunshine is on the way for Ireland and that means more time outside for all of the family. Keeping the kids cool on the many […]

3 years ago