The Irish Coast Guard and RNLI are asking the public not to take part in any water-based activity on or in the sea or inland waters, while the current Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
Both organisations are highlighting the importance of minimising the risk to Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteer crews, helicopter crews and other front line emergency services, through being unintentionally exposed to the coronavirus.
Given the current outbreak, both organisations are urging everyone to follow Government instructions, which are to stay home, protect frontline services and save lives.
Head of Water Safety at the RNLI Gareth Morrison said: "Under normal circumstances, many people would be heading to the coast this weekend to enjoy the Easter