COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Notice!

Due to the Corona Virus outbreak worldwide many of our events have been cancelled or re-scheduled. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause but the health of our members and supporters is of the utmost importance to us. You may still communicate with us by email or by phone.

Performing CPR during the Covid-19 Virus? Take a look at the IDRA recommendation for CPR.

Thank you and keep safe.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

Are you a full member of the Foundation or would you like to become a member?
If you are a member and haven't paid your 2020 membership fee (due since January 1st) could we gently remind you to bring your membership up to date. Please go to the payments page to do so.
If you are not a member and would like to become one you may do so by registering your details with us and paying your membership fee.
The Foundation relies on memberships to continue its work and in these difficult times it is becoming increasingly important that we receive the necessary support from you, our benefactors.
Payment options are to make a bank transfer to our account or pay through PayPal.

NEWS ITEMS

Programmes for 2020: The Lifesaving Foundation wishes to inform all that its planned International Drowning Prevention Research Conference in September 2020 has been cancelled. read more.

Donation from Retired Garda Association: On the occasion of the of the 2019 Ireland Medal presentation in Dooley's Hotel, Waterford on Monday, 24th February a cheque was presented to the Lifesaving Foundation from the Retired Garda Association. read more.

International Drowning Researchers’ Alliance [IDRA], have issued recommendations for CPR during the Covid-19 outbreak. read more.

Water Safety Advice for Parents/Grandparents: Now that the summer is here we should all be aware of the dangers of open water bathing. For some sound advice please to the our Water Safety Page where you will find advice for parents and grandparents who supervise their children at the beach.

2019 Ireland Medal Presentation: The Ireland Medal for 2019 was presented to Professor Michael Tipton, MBE in Dooley's Hotel, Waterford on Monday, 24th February. read more