Dublin stolen ringbuoy warning beside the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, highlighting lifesaving equipment theft.

Dublin stolen ringbuoy warning beside the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, highlighting lifesaving equipment theft. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Tony Smith

Image ID:

3EM2JMB

File size:

99.6 MB (3.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

6872 x 5068 px | 58.2 x 42.9 cm | 22.9 x 16.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

29 June 2025

Location:

River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland

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Dublin stolen ringbuoy warning beside the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, highlighting the theft or misuse of lifesaving equipment. The brightly coloured riverside notice shows an orange ring buoy and carries the message A Stolen Ringbuoy A Stolen Life, drawing attention to the potentially fatal consequences of removing emergency flotation equipment from the waterfront. Ring buoys are positioned along the River Liffey and other Irish waterways so they can be thrown quickly to people in danger of drowning. The photograph is suitable for editorial coverage of water safety, drowning prevention, public safety campaigns, vandalism, antisocial behaviour, emergency equipment, Dublin City, the River Liffey, urban waterways and community responsibility. The striking yellow and orange sign contrasts with the modern Dublin Docklands buildings and river behind, giving the image both strong visual impact and clear geographical context. It can illustrate public-information campaigns, local authority safety initiatives, missing lifesaving equipment and the broader issue of protecting emergency infrastructure in busy public places.