As the June bank holiday approaches, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal.
With many people expected to take advantage of the break and visit the coast and inland waters, the organisations have asked that people check that they have the correct equipment they need to enjoy their activities and that they know what to do in the event of an emergency.
The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and RNLI warned against the use of inflatable toys saying they are not suitable for use in open water, including at the seaside and on inland waters and rivers.
