Wexford MarineWatch

Established in December 2012, our primary objective is to try and reduce the high level of deaths by suicide in the Wexford Harbour and Bridge area – which at the time when our organisation was set up had began spiraling out of control.
Previously, most people in difficulty were not intercepted in time and those who entered the water got swept away by the very strong tidal flows in the Harbour.
This often resulted in drawn out lengthy searches by voluntary agencies, sometimes for weeks or even months – resulting in distress & heartbreak for the families, the relatives, the search teams and the wider community, as everyone sought closure to each tragic incident.

In an unprecedented move never seen in any town in Ireland before, all local Statutory & Voluntary Emergency Services joined forces to put this scheme in place – including An Garda Siochana, the National Ambulance Service, Wexford Fire Service, – all still playing an active role in its operation and success to this day. This ‘inter-agency’ co-operation ensures a swift, co-ordinated response to someone in difficulty, ensuring deaths are kept to a minimum and these people get the help they need quickly.

Counties Covered:

Leinster Wexford

Unit 9, Westpoint Business Park, Wexford, Ireland