RLSS Ireland Branch

28/07/2026

25/07/2026

A message from our branch chairperson Brendan Donohue this world drowning prevention day.

25/07/2026

World Drowning Prevention Day – 25 July 2026 🌊

Unite to Turn the Tide.

Every drowning is preventable, and every one of us has a role to play. Today, we remember those we have lost, support those affected, and reaffirm our commitment to preventing drowning in our communities.

Learn the risks. Know the basics of water safety. Look out for one another.

Find out more: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day/2026

Together, we can turn the tide and prevent drowning. 💙

15/06/2026

It’s here! Today marks the first day of Drowning Prevention Week 2026!

We are equipping children and young people with essential water safety and lifesaving skills ahead of the summer holidays.

Through education and awareness, we are working towards communities free from drowning. But to achieve this, we need your help.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, school, club, business, or organisation, get involved, join us to spread vital water safety messages this week.

Drowning is preventable, and together, we can save lives. 🛟

Start exploring Drowning Prevention Week and download our FREE resources now: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw

03/06/2026

We would like to wish all our members who are starting exams today the very best of luck.

26/05/2026

The warm weather has well and truly arrived. Make sure to keep safe from the sun. Wear sunscreen and reapply regularly. Keep hydrated.

For more summer water safety information follow the link below.

https://www.rlss.org.uk/Listing/Category/summer-water-safety

25/05/2026

21/03/2026

Save the date!

We are excited to announce that Drowning Prevention Week will be returning from 13-20 June 2026.

As RLSS UK’s biggest water safety campaign, Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) helps empower parents, carers, teachers, and instructors to teach essential water safety education to children aged five to fifteen.

Please help us spread the word and encourage open conversations about water safety with children. Together, we can help our communities enjoy water safely, free from drowning.

To find out more about Drowning Prevention Week, how to get involved and why it is so important, visit www.rlss.org.uk//Event/drowning-prevention-week-2026

14/03/2026

weekend starts now!

If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still catch all the action on our free YouTube livestream via our lifesaving sport playlist which goes live tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5NykpAc3q-GESh5vo910uJTtRN4tv-pv

Good luck to everyone competing, and safe travels to all those heading to Sandwell Aquatics Centre for the event. Don’t forget to pick up your Speeds Programme and T‑shirt from the RLSS UK Shop stand in the foyer when you arrive - we can’t wait to see you all there!

For the full event details and documents, visit www.rlss.org.uk/speeds.