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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 4h

Hi Jenna, I think that is a coincidence! Civil Defence is a fantastic organisation with plenty of female volunteers. Like me, many are multi-disciplined and have volunteered for many, many years. There is a special camaraderie and a massive feel-good factor. I would highly recommend it! 💙🧡

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 1d

#CivilDefence Ireland is now recruiting. Train, make lasting friendships and learn skills that can save lives. Anyone over 18 can apply and there's a Civil Defence Unit in every county. For more, go to civildefence.ie/join.

#ProudOfOurCrowd
#VolunteerLife
#SARFamily
#SpéirGorm

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 6d

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 10d

A privilege to be among over 300 #CivilDefence volunteers at @maynoothuniversity.ie yesterday on the second of 3 national events to mark the 75th anniversary of the organisation. A legacy of service recognised by the state, acknowledging the dedication, resilience & professionalism of volunteers. 💙🧡

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 25d

A massive well done to everyone who participated in today's #Triathlon in Westport in very difficult conditions! And well done and thank you to the organisers and hosts, #WestportTriathlonClub 👏👏👏.

I love this very cleverly designed medal 😍! Definitely one of the hardest I've ever earned! 🏊‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

Westport Triathlon finishers medal, September 2025.

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 26d

Thinking of Caitriona Lucas, RIP, and all who love her today.

#IrishCoastGuard
#GoMairidísBeo
#SARFamily

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 28

Scarily good, precisely 😮. Great piece, Adrian, thank you!

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 18

Lovely evening for an #OpenWater swim!

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hi there! The #RNLI has a large range of printed Christmas cards (and other gifts) available both online and in their retail shops, but as of yet, they don't have eCards, that I'm aware of! Physical cards can be ordered at the link below.

shop.rnli.org/collections/...

Christmas Cards | RNLI Shop

Every purchase of our charity Christmas cards from the RNLI makes a lifesaving difference. The profits will help to prevent tragedies at sea for years to come.

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 11

A huge thank you to everyone at Westport Triathlon Club & Castlebar Triathlon Club for facilitating a fantastic #OpenWater swimming session at #BertraBeach this evening as part of #HEROutdoorsWeek. Thanks also to the kayakers and lifeguards who gave of their time and expertise! 👏👏👏

#VitaminSea

Swimmers and lifeguard in the sheltered back strand at Bertra Beach with Croagh Patrick in the background.

Swimmers, kayaker and lifeguard in the water at Bertra Beach.

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 8

#VitaminSea

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 8

Achill Island RNLI's all-weather lifeboat on its mooring under the watchful gaze of Grainne Uaile’s castle.

#RNLI | #SavingLivesAtSea
#SpéirGorm

Achill Island RNLI's all-weather lifeboat in the background on its mooring with Grainne Uaile’s castle to the left.

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 5

#CivilDefence
#VolunteerLife
#ProudOfOurCrowd
#SpéirGorm
👇 💙🧡

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 5

#MayoSportsPartnership has lots of activities planned for #HEROutdoorsWeek 🩷. For the full lineup and to book your place, click this link:
www.eventbrite.ie/o/mayo-sport...

#CantSeeCantBe
#GiveItAGo

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 3

Written by @eleanorhooker.bsky.social who is a #RNLI volunteer Helm on Lough Derg's B Class Inshore Lifeboat. Eleanor is also the volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at #LoughDergRNLI. 💙🧡

#SavingLivesAtSea

Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · Aug 3

‘Recovery’ by Eleanor Hooker (from The Shadow Owner's Companion, Dedalus Press) via Poetry Ireland.

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Aug 1

Warmest congratulations to James Mangan, Coxswain at Ballyglass RNLI, on his retirement after 36 years service. Maith thú, James! 💙🧡

#RNLI | #SavingLivesAtSea
#MayoLifeboats
#SpéirGorm

www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/08/01/m...

Mayo RNLI Coxswain retires after 36 years service | Connaught Telegraph

Ballyglass RNLI Coxswain James Mangan is hanging up his yellow wellies after 36 years of service.

www.con-telegraph.ie

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jul 31

#RNLI's #SavingLivesAtSea returns to our screens tonight for a brand new season. The first episode features Irish Lifeboat Station, Skerries RNLI. You can watch it on BBCTwo at 8pm.

#SpéirGorm

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Adrian Weckler @adrianweckler.bsky.social · Jul 28

This fake DPD text is a sneaky one. Looks real and live URL with plausible looking form. (Other links dead and +63 is a Philippines number — they’re the clues, but otherwise authentic-looking

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jul 25

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay.

#RNLI | #FloatToLive

🛟Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
🛟Relax & try to breathe normally
🛟Move your hands & legs to help you stay afloat
🛟It’s OK if your legs sink, we float differently
🛟Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety.

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jul 19

The #RNLI is hosting a free webinar on #WorldDrowningPreventionDay on how to stay safe around the coast & on inland waterways. It is ideal for anyone who spends time on or near water. Empower yourself with the knowledge that could help save a life. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-water...

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jul 11

Some very important advice from the #RNLI as people take to the coast during the hot weather spell. Extreme caution should also be exercised in rivers and lakes, which can be very cold and dangerous. Always have a plan, tell someone where you are going and have a means of calling for help.

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Jul 11

The RNLI has warned people who plan to head for a swim during this weekend's hot spell to be aware of rip currents

Swimmers warned of rip currents ahead of hot spell

The RNLI has warned people who plan to head for a swim during this weekend's hot spell to be aware of rip currents.

www.rte.ie

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jul 7

I have found that interactions/engagements on here have dwindled significantly since I joined. Sports updates are very much lacking and some big commercial names are holding off on making the move while others have reserved their handle, but have done little more than that.

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jun 28

Some lovely cirrostratus clouds in Mayo this evening. A lovely one for a decent run along the Greenway, although I may have pushed my heart rate just a little . . . !

Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Mental Health Ireland @mentalhealthirl.bsky.social · Jun 26

We are trying to build a community of people on our Bluesky channel that are interested in our work and the topic of mental health. Could you suggest to your followers that they follow our account? #Speirgorm

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Remember that swimming is your hobby. You do it for your wellbeing, for fun and for the satisfaction of completing challenges. That satisfaction may have to be earned through some hardship." - Simon Griffiths, @outdoorswimmer.com

Well worth a read! 👇

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine @outdoorswimmer.com · Jun 22

"I got too cold too quickly, so I stopped rather than risk hypothermia." When is a tough swim too tough? 🤔 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/swi...

Swimming at the limit of your capabilities - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine

Should you stay or should you go? How to make difficult decisions when things get tough on long swims.

outdoorswimmer.com

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