Corrib Mask Search and Rescue

Big day for Junior and Leaving Cert students 👩‍🏫 and all in Corrib Mask SAR send you all the very best of luck in your exams!

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Easter weekend prompts joint water safety appeal by the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI 🐣🛟

Ahead of the Easter weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI, are urging people to take simple safety precautions when visiting the coast or planning activities on or near the water. Members of the public are also asked to keep an eye on the weather forecast, as conditions can change quickly.

🛶Those using kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, small motorboats, and sailing dinghies, are asked to ‘Plan and Prepare’ by following the Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft available at www.safetyonthewater.gov.ie.

🥶Water temperatures are still cold, which significantly increases the risk of cold-water shock and hypothermia, not only for swimmers but also those who fall into water accidentally.

Some key safety advice for all water users includes the following:
🌊 Check the weather, wind and tide times before going in, on, or near water
🦺 Wear an appropriate lifejacket, including when angling from shore
⏰️ Inform someone on shore of your plans and time you will return
📞 Always carry a means of calling and signalling for help
Get the right level of training for your craft

If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast or think that they are in trouble, use marine VHF radio Ch 16 or dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard who will dispatch the necessary services to help 🆘️

Weather not looking great this Easter Bank Holiday weekend but Water Safety Ireland have some interesting activities for you and your family 🐣This Easter, let’s Hold Hands around water

Parents and carers are encouraged to use Water Safety Ireland’s storyboards and lesson plans to work your way through the water settings that matter most to your family whether that’s at home, on the farm, in the pool, on holidays, or near beaches, rivers and lakes.

🛟Explore the free resources and help keep children safe this Easter.

https://www.holdhands.ie/

🐣This Easter, let’s Hold Hands around water

The Easter break is a great opportunity for families to talk about water safety together.

Parents and carers are encouraged to use Water Safety Ireland’s storyboards and lesson plans to work your way through the water settings that matter most to your family whether that’s at home, on the farm, in the pool, on holidays, or near beaches, rivers and lakes.

• Work through the activities
• Start simple, life saving conversations
• Hold hands near water – always

🛟Explore the free resources and help keep children safe this Easter.

https://www.holdhands.ie/

☘ "Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona dhaoibh" ☘

From all the crew of Corrib Mask Search and Rescue we wish you a safe and enjoyable St Patrick's Day!
A little photo fun for the day that's in it but as always our volunteers are on call 24/7 should they be needed, call 999/112 and ask for The Coast Guard who will dispatch the necessary services to help you 🆘️🦺🚨
Thank you as always for all the support throughout the year 😊
We're hoping the weather improves for the parades later today in Tourmakeady, Clonbur and Ballinrobe, make sure and say Hi! ☘🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘