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Kilkenny Civil Defence – Boat Recovery

9 April 2026

The Kilkenny Civil Defence Boat Crew was activated by the Local Authority to assist a Passenger/Tourist Boat which was stuck on the Weir in Kilkenny City on Thursday afternoon, 9th April. 11 passengers and 1 coxswain were recovered from the vessel and the vessel was towed to safety. The Boat Crew was later activated by… Read More

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Slieve Bloom Rescue – 7th April 2026

9 April 2026

Volunteers from Laois and Offaly Civil Defence Units responded to calls from An Garda Síochána for four missing walkers on the Slieve Blooms. The missing persons were located safe and well by Civil Defence teams and brought back out to safety.  

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Louth Presentation Ceremony

24 February 2026

Louth Civil Defence hosted a special Volunteer Recognition and Medal Presentation Ceremony on Thursday, 19th February in the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol. The event, part of the national celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Civil Defence in Ireland, honoured the commitment and service of volunteers who continue to play a vital role in emergency response… Read More

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Flood Relief Efforts – Feb 2025

12 February 2026

12 February Louth Welfare checks conducted on two affected households. HSE Carers transported to both households. 8 February Louth Welfare checks conducted on two affected households. Carer transported through flood waters. 5 February Since the return of severe levels of rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday morning,  4 – 5 Feb Civil Defence Units have been… Read More

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Civil Defence Flood Relief Efforts – Summary Report (27 Jan – 1 Feb)

5 February 2026

Over a sustained 6-day period (27 Jan – 1 Feb), 7 Civil Defence Units (Carlow, Wexford, Monaghan, Laois, Kilkenny, Louth and Wicklow) have been deployed to assist communities in the worst affected areas following Storm Chandra.   Taskings: Prepping residents to be evacuated from their homes Evacuating persons from flooded homes Transporting families to emergency… Read More

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Storm Chandra – Flood Relief Efforts (27 Jan – 1 Feb)

5 February 2026

1st February 2026 Carlow Civil Defence conducting welfare checks on households cut off due to damaged roads 31st January 2026 Wexford Civil Defence assisting households with recovery phase and conducting welfare checks in Bunclody, Bridgetown, and Enniscorthy Carlow Civil Defence conducting welfare checks and prepping residents to be evacuated; Rest Centre equipment moved to Carlow… Read More

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Coome Hospital – Water Shortage

29 January 2026

On Wednesday 28 January Dublin Civil Defence was activated to assist with a water supply issue at the Coome Hospital. The AFS Crew from the Nutgrove Unit responded, filling a 75,000 litre water tank.  

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Cairt na nÓglach um Chosaint Shibhialta

16 December 2025

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Volunteer Charter

15 December 2025

Civil Defence Volunteer Charter Final Nov 2025

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Cork North & East Civil Defence – Long Service Awards

4 December 2025

Cork North & East Civil Defence volunteers were recently awarded long service medal awards. Particular mention to the Hunter family – Tadgh and four of his daughters received medals accumulating 100 years of service in Civil Defence. Big achievement and lovely occasion for family.   Long Service Medal Presentation

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