Paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing water sports and saw a major increase in popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The RNLI is marking World Drowning Prevention Day (Friday 25 July) this week by encouraging everyone to practice the lifesaving self-rescue skill: float to live.

Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats on Friday (18 July) after receiving reports of ...