Parents across Carlow and Kilkenny are being urged to make sure their kids are safe when around water during the hot weather.
The call comes from the ‘water babies’ group – as temperatures are expected to soar today.
This call comes from ‘Water Babies – the baby and toddler swim school’
The warning is in place as temperatures are expected to sore today – making it the hottest day of the year so far.
37 children, under the age of 14 have died in Ireland as a result of drowning between 2004 and 2014.
The group say water-related tragedies can occur very quickly, but can be prevented with a few simple measures.
These include making sure there is a qualified lifeguard in attendance before entering the water, check where the rescue equipment is kept and don’t jump into a pool if you can’t see the floor.
Locals are also being reminded that toys and inflatables in the water are often unstable and therefore a hazard to swimmers.
