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Angling Council Ireland (ACI) is holding a Health & Safety CPD training day for coaches in Kilsheelan Community Hall, Clonmel Co. Tipperary on Sunday 19th of February. 

The morning session of the course, starting at 9.30am, is designed to introduce ACI coaches to the ACI Safety Policy and to provide them with the necessary information, training and skills to safely conduct Risk Assessments in the angling environment. 

The afternoon session includes practical application of risk assessments in the field.  This will be followed by demonstration and instruction on defensive swimming techniques, personal floatation devices, safe wading techniques, safety considerations when organising angling events and river rescue techniques including practical exercises in victim recovery. 

To book a place or for more information, please contact Bob Seward at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phoning +353 (0) 85 8436459 or Philip Maher at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or +353 (0) 87 8399345 

Participants should bring comfortable clothing, a notebook and pen, waders and rain gear (wading staff and PFD if available) and an open mind. 

The cost of this course is €15 and the event is supported by Inland Fisheries Ireland and Angling for Youth Development.