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Women’s Vhi Mini Marathon 2016

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  June 6, 2016
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Our ladies are just making their way to the starting line for the Women’s Vhi Mini Marathon 2016. You can still support the girls by texting “WMSAR” to 50300 to donate €4. Best of luck Sharon, Louise,Breffini, Laura,Michelle,Emer and Nicole 😀

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WMSAR visit Fethard Lifeboat Station

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  June 1, 2016
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WMSAR crewmembers had the very great pleasure of visiting our fellow volunteers at Fethard Lifeboat Station yesterday. The team told us all about their inaugural WAVES Festival in association with RNLI which will be headlined by Irish country music sensation, Nathan Carter. This event is to be held on Sunday 28 August 2016 within the walled gardens at Loftus Hall, in the historic coastal area of Hook Head. The family themed day-long music event is being run in aid of the Fethard RNLI fundraising appeal, which is set to raise €65,000 needed for a new Inshore Lifeboat, due to be placed on service in Fethard at the end of 2017. Tickets are available from www.tickets.ie or from selected SuperValu or Centra stores nationwide. We look forward to assiting with safety cover at the event and wish Fethard all the very best in their campaign,

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Wexford MarineWatch visit Wmsar

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  May 29, 2016
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Welcome to our colleagues from Wexford MarineWatch who are herMato help us spread awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month which has been happening throughout the month of May. Stay safe everyone !! Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s)

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MISSING FROM WATERFORD 15/01/2016

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  January 18, 2016
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*MISSING FROM WATERFORD* An appeal has been issued to trace a 24-year-old woman who has been missing from Waterford since New Year’s Day. Simina Crety has been missing from her home at Ballytruckle Road since 1 January. Ms Crety is described as 1.67m (5′ 6″) tall, of slight build with brown hair and brown eyes. It is not known what she was wearing when last seen and it is thought she may have travelled to Dublin. Gardaí say they are concerned for Ms Crety’s welfare and have appealed to anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.

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Body Recovered From River Suir 05/01/2016

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The body of a male has been recovered from the River Suir this morning by members of the emergency services. The remains are believed to be that of missing man from Waterford. May we extend our Condolences to the family & friends of the deceased, RIP.

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3 Separate Suicidal Incidents within Five Hours on Sunday Night 02/08/2015

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WMSAR volunteers had just started an additional suicide prevention patrol for the Bank Holiday weekend last night in very wet and windy conditions when they approached a female near the Rice Bridge area. The female told our volunteers that she intended to enter the water and take her life. Using their HSE and Samaritans training, crew members spoke to the female and prompted her to step away from the water’s edge.An Garda Síochána were alerted and arrived promptly, taking the person to safety. Volunteers were tasked by An Garda Siochana at 00:35 to be on the look out for a male believed to be experiencing suicidal feelings and who was at risk. Crews took a description and extra WMSAR volunteers and resources were drafted in to increase search effectiveness. The person was later located safe and well. Great work by Gardai and an excellent example of inter agency cooperation. Crews stood down at 03:30am after a hectic patrol. At 04:29, volunteers were tasked by Gardai to a report of a female on the wrong side of the quayside wall and very close to the water’s edge with the intention to end her life. 2 x WMSAR boats were immediately launched as well as a foot team who were on scene to support Gardai if required. Boat crews were also joined by WCRR at 05:30 and Waterford Ambulance Service was put on standby by Irish Coastguard MRCC. Thank you to all Emergency Services involved and to Irish Coast Guardfor coordinating an overseeing each incident. This just shows how much a 24/7 suicide crisis service is needed. Photo by Paddy Tubbritt.

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