'Remarkable rescuers' 19 lives saved from drowning to receive recognition at National Awards

Water Safety Ireland are set to recognise remarkable rescuers who have saved 19 lives from drowning. The rescuers will receive recognition at Water Safety Ireland's National Annual Awards Ceremony at The Hibernia Conference Centre, Dublin Castle on Thursday the 3rd of October 2024 from 2pm-4pm.

Anne Rabbitte T.D. will acknowledge 32 recipients of the 'Seiko Just In Time Award' and rescue appreciation awards for saving nineteen lives at risk of drowning. 

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She says "It is an honour to pay tribute to the courageous and deserving award recipients being recognised at Water Safety Ireland's National Awards Ceremony. I want to commend the valiant efforts of these individuals who saved others from drowning and to also pay tribute to the ongoing work of Water Safety Ireland volunteers who teach swimming and water rescue skills."

"I know that among the other recipients to receive awards, are 136 volunteers who will be presented with Long-Service Volunteer Awards, recognising a combined total of 2,535 years of personal voluntary service teaching swimming, water rescue and survival skills in communities nationwide. That is a remarkable achievement and I want to commend every volunteer who devotes their spare time to making our waters safer."

Information on recipients of the award can be found on Water Safety Ireland's website.