swim safety

Mum explains why you should never buy blue swimsuits for your children

Mum explains why you should never buy blue swimsuits for your children

A mum has issued a warning to parents about the colour of their children’s swimsuits. She explained that the colour of your child’s swimsuit can make a difference when it comes to water safety. Swim instructor Nikki Scarnati said parents should avoid buying blue swimsuits. She explained in a now-viral video that buying bright swimsuits […]

3 years ago

This popular flotation device could actually be dangerous for your child

This popular flotation device could actually be dangerous for your child

Parents have been warned against using this popular flotation device. Being swim-safe is something parents are more aware of than ever so you’ll be surprised to find out that this popular flotation device could actually be dangerous for your child. According to experts, puddle jumpers, also known as life vests, are actually causing more harm […]

3 years ago

Warning issued to swimmers as thousands head to beach for long weekend

Warning issued to swimmers as thousands head to beach for long weekend

The Irish public is being urged to practice caution if they’re heading to the beach over the long weekend. Thousands are expected to flock to beaches around the country as temperatures continue to soar over the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 25 degrees, but that doesn’t mean the Irish Sea […]

3 years ago

14-year-old boy drowns at hotel in Turkey after family wedding

14-year-old boy drowns at hotel in Turkey after family wedding

A teenage boy has tragically died after getting into difficulty in a hotel swimming pool in Turkey. According to reports, the 14-year-old was visiting Turkey from the UK for a family wedding. On Sunday afternoon, the teenager and his aunt were swimming in one of the hotel Liberty Lara’s pools. The boy got into difficulty […]

4 years ago

Man and woman die in tragic drowning accident in Co. Kerry

Man and woman die in tragic drowning accident in Co. Kerry

The incident happened on Thursday evening. A man and woman have tragically died in Co. Kerry after a tragic drowning accident. The siblings, aged 50 and 62, were swimming at Ballybunion beach on Thursday evening. Emergency services were alerted at around 6 pm. They rushed to the Co. Kerry beach after the alarm was raised. […]

4 years ago

Mum warned against letting son (4) in swimming pool alone

Mum warned against letting son (4) in swimming pool alone

“Maybe I’m being too relaxed” A mum has been called out for suggesting that it is acceptable to let her 4-year-old son in the pool alone. She said he would have armbands on in the water. She would also be sitting by the pool on a sun lounger. However, she has noticed that other parents […]

4 years ago