Ocean Safety Awareness Day

Ocean Safety and Awareness Day

📍National Surf Centre, Strandhill
📅 Saturday, 26th July 2025 | 🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join Sligo County Council and the National Surf Centre for a fun, educational, and action-packed afternoon dedicated to ocean safety and coastal awareness! This free public event brings together Water Safety and Emergency Rescue teams for a day filled with:

🚨 Live Demonstrations & Talks
Irish Coast Guard
Irish Tow Surf Rescue
Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue
Sligo Surf Life Saving Club
Strandhill Community First Responders
Garda Community Relations Section

🧠 Learn & Explore
Discover life-saving tips at the RNLI information stand
Explore marine life with The Sea Collective
Get involved in a Clean Coasts beach cleanup and show your love for the ocean.

🎨 Family Fun
Marine-themed face painting for kids and ocean lovers of all ages!

📌 Stay tuned! Timetable of Events will be posted here closer to the date.
Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and protect our beautiful coastline. See you there!