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Launch of Waterford Civil Defence Rescue & Recovery Boat

27 June 2022

Saturday 25th June was a very proud day and poignant one for Waterford City Civil Defence as at a special blessing their new rescue and recovery boat named the Dara Fitz was launched. The boat is named after Captain Dara Fitzpatrick who served in the Waterford based rescue 117 and then in the Dublin based… Read More

Lord Mayor of Dublin Awards 2022

27 June 2022

Dublin Civil Defence Officer, James McConnell was a receipient of a Lord Mayor of Dublin Award on Thursday night 23rd June in acknowledgement of his years of service and dedication to the communities of Dublin.  

Ukrainian Ambassador Visit to Limerick

24 June 2022

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko has thanked the people of Limerick for the generosity and welcome they have shown to the Ukrainian people seeking protection in Ireland. Ambassador Gerasko made her comments on a visit to Limerick early this week where she met with some of the community groups and agencies (including Limerick… Read More

Limerick Garda Station – Open Night

23 June 2022

Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick was a hive of activity on Friday night, 17th June for all the right reasons. Hundreds of people attended the ‘Open Night’ at the City Centre station as part of the force’s centenary celebrations. Limerick Civil Defence was invited along and displayed a wide and varied selection of equipment.

Mayo Civil Defence visit to National School

22 June 2022

Mayo Civil Defence was delighted to visit @BallyvaryNS on Monday 20th June and have a chance to chat with the students about the emergency services and give them a chance to see the unit’s equipment.          

Louth Fire

15 June 2022

Volunteers from Louth Civil Defence were requested late Tuesday evening to assist the Fire Services who were fighting a major fire at a local recycling plant. The Drone Team quickly responded and provided Fire Officers with valuable information and images of the commercial structure involved including aerial thermal imaging – an excellent example of inter-agency… Read More

Galway Search & Rescue

13 June 2022

On Saturday night 11th June 2022 Galway Civil Defence was requested by Galway Fire and Rescue Service to assist in the search for a missing 90yr old lady whom also suffers from Dementia, in the Glenamaddy area of Co. Galway. The Galway Drone Crew and Clonberne Civil Defence Unit responded and reported to the An… Read More

Barge Recovery – Ballinasloe Harbour

9 June 2022

On Wednesday 8th June the RNLI requested assistance from Galway Civil Defence with a barge which was in danger of running aground on the River Suck near Ballinasloe Harbour. A boat and crew from the Ballinasloe unit of Galway Civil Defence responded to the request and on arrival noted that the vessel had been blown… Read More

Cork – Ocean to City Boat Race

7 June 2022

Cork North, Cork City and Cork South Civil Defence Boat crews provided safety boat cover at the ‘Ocean to City’ Boat Race on Saturday 4th June.

Carlow Regatta

7 June 2022

Carlow and Kilkenny Civil Defence boat units provided safety boat cover at the Carlow Regattta over the weekend of 4th-5th June.