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John Ryan CDO Cork, Retirement

16 December 2022

John Ryan has retired as Civil Defence Officer in Cork City. John was appointed in 2001 and served both as Chief Fire Officer and as Civil Defence Officer. In earlier years, this was a common arrangement. We wish John all the best for a long and prosperous retirement.  

Mayo Civil Defence – Severe Weather Relief Efforts

13 December 2022

The Mayo Civil Defence Severe Weather (SWORD) Driver team was activated by the HSE on Saturday 10th December and again Monday 12th December to assist local Palliative Care Services – providing transport with 4×4 vehicles in the Hollymount & Louisburgh areas.

Certified Off-Road and Severe Weather Driving Course

12 December 2022

Over the weekend of 10-11 December 24 Meath Civil Defence volunteers completed the Lantra certified off-road and severe weather driving course. It was the first courses run on our specifically constructed course at our HQ in Navan. Thank you to Kevin Jones and his team from Terra Firma for an excellent course.

Roscommon Christmas Festival

12 December 2022

Roscommon Volunteers got into the Christmas spirit at the weekend providing medical cover at the Roscommon Christmas Festival on the weekend of 10-11 December 2022.

Dublin Civil Defence – Ireland’s Eye Search

8 December 2022

Dublin Civil Defence was activated to assist with a search for a missing person on Ireland’s Eye on Saturday 3rd December. This involved ferrying search teams and the search dog, Mist to the Island.  

Kerry’s Eye News Report – Civil Defence Covid-19 Medals

5 December 2022

       

Covid-19 Medal Presentation Ceremony in Croke Park

30 November 2022

The Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. yesterday honoured Civil Defence volunteers for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic at a ceremony in Croke Park. Minister Coveney has commissioned a special COVID-19 medal for all volunteers who undertook duties during the COVID-19 crisis.   In total, this medal will be presented to circa…. Read More

COVID-19 Medal Ceremony for Civil Defence Volunteers – Press Release

29 November 2022

COVID-19 Medal Ceremony for Civil Defence Volunteers Croke Park   The Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. is honouring Civil Defence volunteers for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic at a ceremony in Croke Park today Minister Coveney has commissioned a special COVID-19 medal for all volunteers who undertook duties during the… Read More

Roscommon Civil Defence – Search Operation

23 November 2022

On Wednesday night, 16th November Roscommon Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána, Strokestown to assist in the search for a missing person in the Hill Street area. As the weather was very foggy and it was dark, after completing a risk assessment it was decided that the search would commence at first light… Read More

Laois Civil Defence – Search & Rescue Operation

17 November 2022

On Wednesday night, 16th November Laois Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for missing walker on the Slieve Bloom Mountains. 16 Laois Civil Defence members were deployed, assisted by members from Offaly Civil Defence and members of SEMRA. Thankfully the volunteers located the walker within two hours of… Read More