Ocean Safety Awareness Day

Date: Saturday, 13th June, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: National Surf Centre, Strandhill

Ocean Safety Live Demonstrations

Experience real-time demonstrations from our incredible emergency and rescue services:

  • RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution)
  • Sligo Surf Life Saving Club
  • Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club
  • Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue
  • Strandhill Community First Responders
  • Ambulance Services
  • Garda Community Relations Section
  • Fire Service
  • Sligo Civil Defence

 

Water Safety Lecture Series

Learn essential water safety skills from experienced professionals.

12:30 pm: Drowning (Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club)

1:30 pm: Beach Awareness (Water Safety Ireland Sligo)

2:30 pm: Hypothermia (Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue)

 

Marine Biodiversity with The Sea Collective

Discover the wonders of our coastline and meet marine experts who will share insights on ocean conservation and local biodiversity.

 

Family Fun Activities

  • Free Face Painting with Fierce Fun Faces — fun for all ages!
  • Beach Clean-Up Opportunity — litter picking equipment will be available for anyone who would like to help protect our beautiful coastline.

 

Join Us for a Day of Learning, Safety, and Ocean Celebration!

Join us for a fun, educational, and engaging day focused on water safety as we celebrate our ocean.

 

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