Leisure Activities 

Before rigging or moving a boat with a tall mast you should always: 

• Check if there are overhead power lines nearby
• Plan the route you want to take
• In some circumstances, electricity can jump from the power line to the boat mast – it does not need to touch the mast

• Remember that electricity can travel down a kite string
• Never fly kites near overhead lines 

If your kite gets caught in an overhead power line, call our emergency number 1850 372 999 or +353 21 2382410 to report it. Don't attempt to get it down yourself. 

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• Plan your route and ensure you have maps showing the location of overhead lines 
• Be extra vigilant when flying low as overhead lines can be difficult to see from the air 
• Get to know a new landing location and be aware of overhead lines 
•  In an emergency landing watch out for pylons, poles and overhead lines 

• Many fishing rods are made of conductive material such as carbon fibre or metal and electricity can flow along a wet fishing line
• Always look up and never fish underneath overhead power lines 
• Established fishing areas near overhead lines will have special warning signs - take note of these 
• Fish at least 30 metres (100ft) away from all overhead lines – measure this along the ground