Donegal Leisure Training

30/01/2026

This why anyone teaching or supervising swim lessons or swimming activities must be suitably qualified.
Get in touch with Donegal Leisure Training to become a lifesaving swim teacher today with our courses all over Ireland and the UK.

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A three-year-old nearly drowned at a children's holiday camp after becoming trapped underwater during a swimming session.

The incident happened on 26 July 2023 at Bishopsgate School in Egham, Surrey, where Oxford Active Ltd was running a holiday camp. The child was discovered face down in the pool, trapped under a large float and not breathing. Staff intervened and were able to resuscitate her.

She was one of 19 children aged between three and five taking part in the session. Most were non-swimmers. While she had been given armbands and a foam noodle, a number of large floats were also in the pool, including the one that trapped her.

Our investigation found that pool safety and supervision documentation lacked sufficient detail and clarity. Crucially, the information was not effectively communicated to staff, meaning appropriate safety controls were not properly understood or followed.

HSE inspector Russell Beckett said:
“It is vital that children are able to learn to swim in a safe environment and that parents can trust their children will be properly looked after while doing so.

“Fortunately, the three-year-old child recovered well, but this incident could very easily have had a tragic outcome.”

You can read more about this case here: https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/01/29/company-fined-after-3-year-old-nearly-drowned-at-childrens-holiday-camp/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social+&utm_campaign=prosecution-push

28/01/2026

🤩 🤩 AQUA AEROBICS IS BACK 🤩 🤩

TONIGHT from 7pm- come join the fun 😅

Benefits of aqua aerobics include-

❌ Good source of exercise

❌ Low impact or stress on joints

❌ Improce balance & Posture

❌ Build muscle, tone & strength

❌ Great for all ages & fitness levels

Come give it a go 😁

Numbers are limited so please get in contact to book in by DM or on 91-54524.

27/01/2026

Free Lessons this Friday at 4.00pm

Level 1(Beginner) 5yrs+
Level 5/6
Level 7/8

(This is not term Lessons)

26/01/2026

An ‘infant or baby’ is defined, for the purposes of resuscitation, as in the first year of life.
Having asked someone to call an ambulance and fetch an AED give 5 initial breaths before starting chest compressions.
When giving rescue breaths to an infant, ensure a neutral position of the head. As an infant’s head is usually flexed when lying on their back, this may require some gentle extension and chin lift.
To give a rescue breath to an infant, you will need to seal your mouth around their mouth and nose
Compress the chest by one-third of its depth.
Use two fingers for an infant under one year.

‼️If you are on your own, perform CPR for approximately one minute before going for help.

Continue compressions and rescue breaths at rate of 30:2.

When the A.E.D arrives switch it on immediately and follow the prompts.

Standard adult AED pads are suitable for use in children older than eight years. Special paediatric pads that reduce the current delivered during defibrillation should be used in infants and children if they are available.
‼️ If not available the AED should be used as it is.

In the event that the casualty is so small that adult pads cannot be placed in the standard chest positions without touching each other, one pad should be placed on the upper part of the front of the chest, and one in the
corresponding position on the back.

Ensure no one is touching the casualty during analysis and when delivering shock.

Continue CPR until Ambulance arrives.

24/01/2026

🤽‍♀️WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME AN AQUA AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR 🤽‍♂️

Take the plunge with the **STA Award in Aquacise** this 13th, 14th & 15th of February at Magherabeg Leisure Centre, Co. Donegal.🌊

🏊‍♀️ This 3-day course (9.30am–6pm Friday, Saturday and sunday) will qualify you to lead fun, effective **Aquacise sessions** in shallow and deep water.

✅ Must be aged 16+
✅ Good personal fitness required
✅ Recommended: experience in group exercise

On successful completion, you’ll receive:
✨ A recognised qualification to teach a variety of Aqua aerobics classes.
✨ Ongoing mentor support & career guidance
✨ Access to free online resources
✨ Public liability insurance & STA member discounts

📘 Your course manual and STA team will guide you every step of the way!
✨️Continued Mentor support

📞 **Places are limited – call 074 915 4254 today to book your spot!**

23/01/2026

Free Lessons over the next two Sundays!

Call now and get your name down!

Must be 5 years+

📞0749132053 Ext1

22/01/2026

🌊Sligo County Council is now accepting applications for our Beach Lifeguard Course taking place February/March 2026.

Full details and Application form at: https://ow.ly/Shxe50XyKLc

22/01/2026

Child CPR.
Check scene safe and for response.
Call for and ambulance and AED.
Start with 5 rescue breaths.
Depending on size of the child use one or two handed compressions.
Depending on size of the child place AED pads on front and back to prevent them from touching and failing to assess or deliver shock.

16/01/2026

Learning to swim?
Stay tuned and we'll show you how!
At Magherabeg Leisure Centre we don't just teach our students how to swim we swim too!

In the coming weeks we'll break down techniques such as correct breathing and floating for survival to start you on your swim journey.

Then once confident we can start moving with the essential swimming strokes.

16/01/2026

Massive Congratulations to Kaitlyn, Hannah, Aimee, Darcie and Katie who not only completed the National Lifesaving Academy Bronze Medallion but were awarded a Distinction for volunteering 30 hours of their time to assist in instructing the next troop of Rookie Lifeguards here at Magherabeg Leisure Centre Downings Co.Donegal.

Fantastic work ladies and not long now until you all are able to become fully qualified Lifeguards and swim teachers ! 🥳👏🙌
We are all incredibly proud of you all.

Our Rookie Lifeguard and National Lifesaving Academy classes are currently fully booked but if you or your child are interested in becoming a future lifesaver please get in touch on 074 915 4524 to get your name on our waiting list for next term! 🥳