Water Safety Ireland - Carlow

02/09/2026

21/08/2026

Well done to all 👏

Yesterday, following an assessment in the pool, we welcomed a number of newly qualified Water Safety Instructors.
(4 qualified & Moya well on the way to finishing her qualification)
I’m sure you’ll all agree that our waters in Carlow will be even safer with these fantastic new instructors on board. 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️👏

Please join me in congratulating, from left to right: Sally, Katie, Molly, Moya and Brian, along with their examiner, Mary. 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Congratulations to you all, & well done! 🎉👏

18/08/2026

🌊The water around Ireland is getting warmer, which means jellyfish sightings may become more common.

There are five main species of Jellyfish found around the Irish coast:
🪼Barrell Jellyfish
🪼Blue Jellyfish
🪼Moon Jellyfish
🪼Compass Jellyfish
🪼Lion's Mane Jellyfish

📲Save this post so you know what to do if you get stung by a jellyfish.

🔗For more information head to www.watersafety.ie

18/08/2026

Revalidation of Certs will take place this Thursday…. Details below ⬇️ 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

05/08/2026

Don’t forget our Water Safety Fun Gala this coming Saturday at 2:30pm.
All Swimmers are Welcome & Everyone gets a Medal 🥇 🏊🏼‍♂️🏊🏻‍♀️

27/07/2026

🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️Water Safety Week 2026 in Bagenalstown Swimming Club 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️

Please note registration is now open at the Pool Reception in Bagenalstown Pool

20/07/2026

💙Go Blue for Drowning Prevention 💙

It's time to Go Blue for Drowning Prevention!

Water Safety Ireland is calling on all our members to help us mark World Drowning Prevention Day (July 25th 2026) and raise awareness of this important issue.

Each year, we ask our members to "Go Blue" by wearing blue clothing, using blue face paint, decorating your workplace or club, or showing your support in any creative way you can think of. Then, send us your photos and help us spread the message far and wide.

This year, we want to highlight the power of community and connection. Water safety is not a solo mission. Drowning prevention requires all of us working together to create a culture where water safety is second nature.

Every conversation, every shared message and every act of support helps raise awareness and reinforces the simple fact that drowning is preventable.

💙So, grab something blue, gather your friends, teammates, colleagues or family, and let's all Go Blue for World Drowning Prevention Day.

📸Send us your selfies and photos and help us show that when we work together, we can make a difference.

🌊Unite to Turn the Tide. Because anyone can drown, but no one should.🌊

19/07/2026

🏊Be safe while swimming this weekend

✅Always swim at lifeguarded waterways and swim between the red and yellow flags
✅Check tides and weather forecasts before heading out
✅Always swim with others and stay with your depth
✅Make sure to enter the water slowly and acclimatise before swimming

📲For more advice head to www.watersafety.ie

14/07/2026

🚨 A Ring Buoy Could Save a Life – Please Leave It Where It Belongs ❤️

🛟 With the recent spell of warm weather, it’s great to see so many people enjoying the outdoors and making the most of our beautiful waterways. ☀️

ℹ️ Carlow County Council has recently become aware that some ring buoys are being used as flotation devices while swimming. While this may seem harmless, but, these are emergency life-saving devices that are there to help someone in difficulty 🚨

If a ring buoy isn’t available when it’s needed most, the consequences could be devastating.

If you’re planning to swim this summer:
🏖️ Choose a Designated Bathing Area where lifeguards are on duty.
🌊 Never go out of your depth.
🏊 Swim within your ability and know your limits.
👫 Never swim alone.
🛟 Leave ring buoys where they are – they could save someone’s life.
📞 In an emergency, call 999.

Every ring buoy is there for a reason. By leaving it in place, you’re helping to protect your family, your friends and your community.

Please help us spread this important water safety message by sharing this post.
💙 Remember: Respect the Water 💙

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26/06/2026

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