Many thanks to Thomas Moore of Galway SAC who took it upon himself to hop into one of Galway city canals to rescue a swan that had been stuck there for over a week.

Once the swan was safely out of the canal, a small crowd had gathered and all started to clap and congratulate the two gents. Very special thing to witness.

A National Juror’s Course was held in Athlone SAC Club house on Saturday 21st May.  19 candidates, 12 examiners and 3 boats made for a logistical challenge given that there were lectures, wet work assessments, lecture assessments and paper assessments to be completed.  The course started at 0845 and finished at 1700 with all tasks completed.    The highlight of the day was the Oscar winning performance by Des McAnallen, Northern Region RDO who gave an excellent ‘bad’ lecture.  A big thank you to all concerned for making the day a success and in particular to Athlone SAC for the use of the club house.

by Richard Thorn

Rescue Test

Saturday 29th may saw six divers take the Rescue Diver Test in Downings, Co Donegal. The candidates came from Sheephaven SAC, Inishowen SAC, Donegal Bay SAC, Monaghan SAC and Drogheda SAC. Thanks to Sheephaven SAC for hosting the test and a very big Congratulations to the successful candidates.

 Photo by Martine McCarthy

South West Regional Weekend

South West Regional weekend took place in May and by all accounts it was a huge success. The weather was great, the diving spectacular and the company.....pictures speak a thousand words!

The next regional weekend is taking place in the South Region and is being hosted by Cork SAC