Beach Flags

• F – Find the red and yellow flags and swim between them
• L – Look at the safety signs
• A – Ask a Lifeguard for advice
• G – Get a friend to swim with you
• S – Stick your hand in the air and shout for help if you get into difficulty

Rip Currents

People can swept be out to sea extremely quickly in a rip current and will quickly find themselves out of their depth. At the beach, swim between the red and yellow flags – this means it’s safe to swim. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, remain calm and swim parallel to the beach to get you out of the rip current. If you can’t do this, raise your arm and a lifeguard will be there to assist you.

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Swimming at Sea

For more information on open-water swimming advice, visit https://watersafety.ie/open-water-swimming/.

Be Summer Ready

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Ringbuoys

Please report any missing or damaged Ringbuoys to Water Safety Ireland through their on-line reporting form at www.ringbuoys.ie.

The theft or damage to Ringbuoys is a criminal offence.  If you witness the theft of a Ringbuoy please report the incident to your local Garda Station.