News

Missing Person Search – July 2014

22 July 2014

Tipperary Civil Defence Unit are assisting the Gardaí in the ongoing search for a missing 22 year old man from Athlone. The search is concentrated on a rural area near the village of Templetuohy.

Forum News – July 2014

18 July 2014

Civil Defence Forum Meeting – Tuesday 15th July 2014 Emergency Services Driving Standards in Civil Defence Technical Officer, Kevin Houston delivered a presentation on Emergency Services Driving Standards in Civil Defence. The Emergency Services Driving Standards Panel/Group was established and is led by the Road Safety Authority with members drawn from: the Chief Fire Officer’s… Read More

Wexford – Agricultural Show & Pony Trials – July 2014

18 July 2014

Bannow & Rathangan Agricultural Show: Wexford Civil Defence provided Ambulance and First Aid cover for the 65th Bannow & Rathangan Agricultural Show on Thursday 10th July, attended by over 20,000 people. 23 members on duty for a 12 ½ hour period 3 Civil Defence Ambulances Civil Defence Radio Network utilised as part of vital Communications… Read More

Wexford – June 2014 Activities

18 July 2014

Maritime Festival: Wexford Civil Defence took part in the Wexford Maritime Festival held on 28th and 29th June. 25 members took part over the course of the weekend Provided safety boat cover Gave demonstrations of Civil Defence skills and equipment on the Quayfront Annual IMSARC Conference: The Annual IMSARC conference was held in Wexford on… Read More

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2014

9 July 2014

Over 10,000 cyclists took part in the annual Ring of Kerry charity cycle on Saturday 5thJuly, among them Taoiseach Enda Kenny. The 112 mile gruelling but spectacular cycle across to Caherciveen and back to Killarney is the country’s largest one-day charity event. Now in its 31st year it has raised almost €7 million for local… Read More

Laois Civil Defence Acquires New Fire Appliance

8 July 2014

Attached is an image of a Fire Appliance which was jointly funded by the Department of Defence and Laois County Council. In the image from left to right are Civil Defence Officer Liam Preston, County Manager Peter Carey, Director of Service Kieran Kehoe and Health and Safety Officer Jim Bolger. Fire Appliances and Volunteers from… Read More

Civil Defence Supports “Home to Rome” Cycle

11 June 2014

Caroline McConnell of Kerry Civil Defence is travelling to Rome along with a group of 25 cyclists who are raising money for various cancer charities. Caroline is a qualified Emergency Medical Technician. The Home to Rome charity group presented a framed cycling jersey to the Civil Defence College in Roscrea. The photograph shows Bill Smith,… Read More

Dublin Search & Rescue – Howth – June 2014

10 June 2014

While on training in Howth Harbour on Sunday 8th June Dublin Civil Defence was tasked by the Coastguard to assist a kayaker in difficulty. At 1.15pm the Coastguard advised Civil Defence that the kayaker was in difficulty north of Ireland’s Eye. Civil Defence mobilised the team to the location. After approximately 15 minutes they got… Read More

Dublin Mountains Marathon – 25th May 2014

4 June 2014

Dublin Civil Defence volunteer members provided a range of services on Sunday 25th May during the Dublin Mountains Marathon on behalf of Barretstown. The first personnel commenced duty at 6am at Tallaght Stadium and the last Ambulance crew were stood down in Shankill at 7.30pm. Dublin Civil Defence Ambulance crews provided cover at four locations… Read More

Laois Civil Defence – Rose of Tralee Regional Finals – June 2014

3 June 2014

Laois Civil Defence with the 2013 Rose of Tralee winner, Texas Rose, Haley O’Sullivan & Dáithí Ó Sé.