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Rose of Tralee International Festival 2014 – Seeking Escorts

24 March 2014

“Any Civil Defence members over 21 and under 30 interested in applying to be a Rose of Tralee Escort? Closing deadline is 28th March, see here for more details http://roseoftralee.ie/escorts/how-to-become-a-rose-escort We’d love to see some Civil Defence Member looking after our Roses this year!” Colm Croffy Escort Co-ordinator Rose of Tralee International Festival 087 221… Read More

Mayo Civil Defence – St Patrick’s Weekend Festivities 2014

18 March 2014

Mayo Civil Defence units participated in four parades around the county this year. On Sunday 16th March the Castlebar Unit took part in the Castlebar parade, while the Ballina Unit attended the Ballina parade that afternoon. On St Patricks Day the Castlebar unit travelled to the Newport parade and Ballina members took part in the… Read More

Kilkenny Civil Defence Search Operation – Kilkenny City

3 March 2014

Kilkenny Civil Defence was deployed to Kilkenny City on Tuesday night 25th February by the Gardaí seeking assistance in the search for a missing person. Civil Defence provided boat crews and 22 volunteers in a search of the river Nore and surrounding areas, assisted by the Gardaí, Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club and a Coastguard Helicopter… Read More

Civil Defence Severe Weather Response 28th February – 2nd March 2014

28 February 2014

1. Kerry The Kerry Auxiliary Fire Service unit deployed 11 volunteer members throughout Friday 28th February. Crews monitored flood water levels in Ballylongford due to the risk posed by the 5.30am high tide. The unit responded to calls from residents in the Ballylongford area for extra sandbags to strengthen the flood defences in the village…. Read More

Kilkenny Civil Defence Search Operation – Thomastown

26 February 2014

Kilkenny Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána on Monday morning 24th February to assist in the search for a missing person in the Thomastown area. At 8.30 am the unit launched its Search Boat and dispatched crews, totaling 11 volunteer members, to both sides of the River Nore. The Civil Defence members, members… Read More

Civil Defence Severe Weather Response 20th – 27th February 2014

26 February 2014

1. Kilkenny Kilkenny Civil Defence has been tasked with moving members of the public to and from their homes on the outskirts of the city. An average of four volunteer members, with two Jeeps are being deployed to continue this operation for the next week at least. The area is quite small but six families… Read More

Civil Defence Severe Weather Relief Efforts (1st February – 20th February 2014)

20 February 2014

Civil Defence Severe Weather Response 18th – 19th February 2014

19 February 2014

Galway While the situation in south Galway has improved slightly, Civil Defence has scaled back its operations with one crew and 4WD Vehicle providing transport to public health personnel to houses not accessible by car. The crew also visited areas which required assistance over the weekend to check on their welfare. Link to photographs of… Read More

Kildare Civil Defence – Missing Person Report

17 February 2014

Kildare Civil Defence was requested by Gardaí to assist in the search for a missing person on Sunday 12th January 2014 in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Two boats with crew searched on both the Canal and the River Barrow. This search proved to be unsuccessful. Kildare Civil Defence was again activated to assist in a resumption… Read More

Cork West Civil Defence – Sheep’s Head Search – 10th – 14th February 2014

17 February 2014

Cork West Civil Defence personnel were activated at 8am on Monday 10th February to assist in the search for two men who had been reported missing in the area of the Sheeps Head Peninsula, Co. Cork. Search Teams from Civil Defence and Irish Coastguard were briefed and tasked to specific zones on the northern shore… Read More