River Safety resources
An Introduction to the work of the Inishowen Rivers Trust, Co. Donegal
A short introduction to the work of the Inishowen Rivers Trust, Co. Donegal, featuring Project Officers John Duffy and Trish Murphy. John discusses the Trust's aims of connecting community to and through our rivers and the footage shows some of the Trust's work on nature based solutions.
Filmed by Startacus as part of the Awareness Raising Initiatives for Social Enterprises (ARISE) 2022 project with Inishowen Development Project and funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund.
River Safety Training with the Inishowen Rivers Trust
Volunteer River Safety Training - How to prepare for working near water and what to do if something goes wrong. This video has been produced by the Inishowen Rivers Trust for volunteers who are monitoring and sampling on the rivers in Inishowen. Preparation is the key to avoiding incidents. This video provides advice on the right type of PPE to wear, how to get ready, who to notify and basic health and safety. If something does go wrong this video shows you rescue techniques.
Filmed as part of the Inishowen River Guardians Training Programme 2021 and filmed by Simon Barr, Liquid Media. Many thanks to Ronan Lenihan from Mountain Training Ireland. This video is not intended as a replacement for full and certified training and is supplied as a brief overview of aspects to consider. The training shown in the video is Rescue 3 International - Safe Working in Water.
Funded by Rethink Ireland under their Innovate Together Award 2020, supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund, and corporate partners including the Z Zurich Foundation, Oakfield Trust, Medtronic and Twitter.
How to take a compass bearing
Listen to mountain leader Bren Whelan as he explains how to take a bearing using a compass and map. Filmed during an Inishowen River Guardians course held in the Slieve Sneacht and Mintiaghs area of Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Supported by the Community Water Development Fund (LAWPRO).
What to wear when you attend a brash collection event
Part 5 in a series of short vides explaining What is Brash?, why we gather it and its benefits to river restoration.
This video details what to wear when attending a brash collection event.