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UPDATE 23/01/2012: Cork West Civil Defence – Search Operation, Glandore, January 2012

23 January 2012

The combined Coastguard, Civil Defence, Garda and Naval Service search will resume this morning, Monday 23rd January in Glandore Harbour for the bodies of Michael Hayes and Said Aliy Eldin, missing since the trawler ‘Tit Bonhomme’ sank in the early hours of Sunday morning 15th January. Naval Service, Garda and civilian dive teams have successfully recovered three… Read More

Cork West Civil Defence – Search Operation, Glandore, January 2012

16 January 2012

Following the sinking of the Tit Bonhomme, a 69ft twin rig trawler, at the mouth of Glandore Harbour on Sunday morning 15th January 2012, Cork West Civil Defence members have been mobilised to assist in the search for five missing crewmen.The extensive shore-based search operation is being coordinated by a joint Civil Defence and Coastguard Operations… Read More

The Wearing of the Civil Defence Volunteer Uniform – Circular CD 02/2012

12 January 2012

Please find attached below circular on the Wearing of the Civil Defence Volunteer Uniform. The Wearing of the Civil Defence Volunteer Uniform Circular CD 02 of 2012

Louth Civil Defence, Search and Recovery, January 2012

9 January 2012

On Thursday 5th January, Louth Civil Defence was called out by Gardaí to assist in a search for a missing man in the town land of Lordship in the Cooley Peninsula. A team of 10 volunteers with three vehicles were tasked to search in several locations, checking out any disused buildings and outhouses. The search was stood… Read More

Kildare Civil Defence – Search and Recovery, January 2012

9 January 2012

Kildare Civil Defence Search & Rescue Unit was activated at 10pm on Tuesday 3rd January in response to a call from Naas Gardaí requesting assistance in searching for a missing woman in the Kilcullen Area. 10 Volunteers made their way to Kilcullen with a number of vehicles. The search was called off at 11.30 pm. Gardaí… Read More

Laois Civil Defence, Hospice Walk, St Stephen’s Day

9 January 2012

The 19th annual Hospice Walk took place in the village of Clonaslee in county Laois on St Stephens Day. There is an option of two walk routes, one a 15 km and the second a 10km walk, both taking in some lovely regions of the nearby Slieve Bloom Mountains such as ‘Brittas Lake’, ‘Rickets Rock’ and… Read More

Christmas Greetings 2011

15 December 2011

The Chairman, Director General and Civil Defence Board members would like to take this opportunity to thank all Civil Defence members and staff of the Board for their magnificent service throughout 2011. Civil Defence has provided much needed support to communities all over the country throughout the year. The efforts of the organisation in supporting… Read More

Laois Civil Defence – Search & Rescue – December 2011

12 December 2011

Shortly after 3am on Thursday 8th December 2011 Laois Civil Defence were activated to assist in a search for a missing Tullamore lady who was reported missing earlier in the day. Following Garda and family investigations of the woman’s whereabouts the lady’s car was found in the Slieve Bloom Mountains in a scenic area known as… Read More

Clare Civil Defence Commence Undercover Operations

12 December 2011

Clare Civil Defence this week received two inflatable tents which will be used by service members and volunteers when responding to major emergencies and participating in river, lake and coastal area search and recovery efforts.The Civil Defence acquired the 5x4m tents on receipt of a €12,000 Severe Weather Grant from the Civil Defence Board, which… Read More

CDOA Conference – November 2011

25 November 2011

The Civil Defence Officers Association Annual Training Seminar was held in Killashee house hotel from Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th of November. The event again proved to be a successful one with both national and international speakers which included:Mr Sean Mc Carry from Northern Ireland Community Rescue who gave a very in-depth presentation on their Organisation and the… Read More