Joint water safety message for St. Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2026 | 10:21 am

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The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to stay safe in, on or near the water over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

A recent report shows 65% of accidental drownings happened close to land-based activities including walking, angling and hiking.

Members of the public are being advised to bring their fully-charged mobile phones with them, in case of emergencies.

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