Water Safety Ireland has issued a water safety warning along with some advice on how to reduce your drowning risk ahead of this weekend's good weather.
With the weather getting warmer and sunnier, more and more beach-goers go swimming in the water. However, according to the charity, warm weather does not mean warm water as water temperatures remain cold.
The warning reads: "Swimming in cold water can result in the rapid cooling of muscles needed to swim and stay afloat. Swim within your depth, swim briefly and be mindful that any cooling of the muscles can make it more difficult to swim safely."
