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New IBAL survey reveals almost 40% of rivers, beaches & harbours “littered”

New IBAL survey reveals almost 40% of rivers, beaches & harbours “littered”

Aug 13, 2018 Advice, News, Waterways 0

Only 8% of areas surveyed were deemed ‘clean’ Parts of Cork Harbour and Doolin Pier branded litter blackspots Need to address litter issue in parts of Wild Atlantic Way The first nationwide...
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High level of rubbish in Ireland’s waterways a threat to angling tourism

High level of rubbish in Ireland’s waterways a threat to angling tourism

Aug 13, 2018 Advice, News, Waterways 0

The Inland Fisheries Ireland has stated that the latest report from Irish Business Against Litter highlights the threat which exists to angling tourism if the issue of litter is not addressed. The...
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Five drown per fortnight – Know the drowning risks to avoid summer tragedy

Five drown per fortnight – Know the drowning risks to avoid summer tragedy

Jul 08, 2018 Attractions, News, Waterways 0

Irish Water Safety, Coast Guard and RNLI have issued a joint appeal reminding the public to stay alert to the risk of drowning at all times and especially in the current hot weather. On average, five...
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boot Düsseldorf: World Oceans Day

boot Düsseldorf: World Oceans Day

Jun 09, 2018 News, Waterways 0

High-profile activities that promoted ocean protection are important for the success of World Oceans Day. People like the 51-year-old Frenchman Ben Lecomte, who is swimming the marathon distance of...
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Eleven drown in Ireland every month

Eleven drown in Ireland every month

May 27, 2018 News, Waterways 0

National Drowning Prevention Strategy launched to target at-risk groups. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, T.D. and Irish Water Safety launched Ireland’s National...
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St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton removes 12 tonnes+ of marine litter

St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton removes 12 tonnes+ of marine litter

Nov 29, 2015 News, Waterways 0

St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton named ‘School of the Year’ at Prestigious 2015 Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards To date students from St. Colman’s Community College in Midleton have...
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Mercury Racing ROS: The New Boss of XCAT

Mercury Racing ROS: The New Boss of XCAT

Nov 22, 2015 News, Waterways 0

Upon the heels of the highly successful Verado 400R outboard is its sinister competition relative, the Mercury Racing ROS (Race Offshore). This potent four-stroke racer makes its debut November 19-21...
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​Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys trip to Ireland on Sunday 8th November

​Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys trip to Ireland on Sunday 8th November

Nov 04, 2015 Attractions, News, Waterways 0

Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys series presented by Tim West and Prunella Scales filmed on the Lough Allen Canal, Shannon-Erne Waterway and Erne in July 2015. Watch the programmme on Channel 4...
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Lifeguards rescued 173 swimmers last month

Lifeguards rescued 173 swimmers last month

Aug 29, 2015 News, Waterways 0

Lifeguards rescued 173 casualties from our beaches, rivers and lakes last month, that is 240 less than last July confirming the poor summer we are having. There were 278 children lost and reunited...
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Report to improve safety and welfare in the fishing industry

Report to improve safety and welfare in the fishing industry

Jul 26, 2015 News, Waterways 0

The CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech is pleased to hand over the report of the “Working Group on Safety, Training and Employment in the Irish Fishing Industry” to Minister for...
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