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New Water Training and Rescue Centre in Lahinch Launched

By Ryan Harmon 19 July 2022

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, launched the new Water Training and Rescue Centre in Lahinch, County Clare, and appealed to people to be especially vigilant around water during the current hot spell. Minister Humphreys used the visit to highlight the hazards associated with entering the water. She expressed her deep condolences […]

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New Training Courses for Night-Time Economy Sector

By Ryan Harmon 3 March 2022

Following a successful trial in December, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is launching a new series of vulnerability training courses for the night-time economy sector beginning next week. These courses aim to create a safer environment for all, safeguarding the vulnerable and preventing violence against women. These courses have been

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3 Ways to Avoid Online Fraudsters’ Tactics

By Ryan Harmon 29 August 2021

As online fraud increases, we need to highlight some of the psychological mechanisms used by cybercriminals to avoid online fraudsters’ tactics. From major cyberattacks to text message scams, there has been an increase in online fraud and security incidents that has likely left many people in Ireland and around the world wondering how they can […]

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Launch of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Water Safety Patrol Boat

By Ryan Harmon 8 June 2021

At Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Simon Coate – Harbour Master, launched the Harbour Water Safety Patrol Boat. This boat will provide a safety and advisory reporting service on the waters within the harbour for kayakers and stand up paddle boarders and other water-based activities. The Harbour Water Safety Boat will take to the waters between 2:00pm […]

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Clare Fire Service Achieves International Health and Safety Accreditation

By Jack Mullen 11 November 2020

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded the ‘ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System’ accreditation, which is the world’s first international standard for OH&S. ISO 45001 provides a framework to increase safety, reduce workplace risks and enhance health and wellbeing at work, enabling an organisation to continually

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Cork City Council: Severe Weather Update 20 August

By Jack Mullen 20 August 2020

Overnight Cork City Council crews attended 40 emergency callouts relating to fallen trees and debris. Further updates: No injuries have been reported Fallen trees at approx. 16 locations across Cork City have been removed overnight and the roads reopened Crews are still working on 2 more locations All public parks will be inspected for damage […]

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STATUS YELLOW WEATHER WARNINGS

By Jack Mullen 20 August 2020

Met Eireann issued a status yellow advisory for unseasonably wet and windy weather for Donegal and other parts of the Country from yesterday, Wednesday 19th until 6:00 pm this Saturday, 22nd  August. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team are keeping the approaching weather pattern under review and will continue to monitor local conditions as Storm […]

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Donegal Road Safety Working Group (DRSWG) to Launch Safe Cycling Initiative 

By admin 1 July 2019

The Donegal Road Safety Working Group (DRSWG) is working with Donegal Sports Partnership to remind road users that keeping the road safe is ] everyone’s responsibility. Cyclists, motorists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists alike all need to be alert and actively working to keep the streets safe. With excessive speed being one of the main threats on […]