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Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin 16th -21st February 2002
22 February 2022
Civil Defence Units countrywide have been on standby for deployment since 16th February 2022. Donegal: The Donegal Local Authority Severe Weather Assessment Team have been meeting regularly since the forecast storms. On Wednesday 16th February Civil Defence was activated to pre-deploy sandbags to the Clarendon Drive, New Row and the pier area of Donegal Town…. Read More
Sligo Search 13th February 2022
15 February 2022
On Sunday 13th February Sligo Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for materials which may be used as evidence following a recent assault on an elderly gentleman in Screen, Co Sligo on the night of 18th January 2022. A large number of volunteers along with two search managers… Read More
COVID-19: Civil Defence Response 2021
11 February 2022
Infographic 2021
Wexford Flooding – 25th December 2021
4 January 2022
On Christmas Day, Wexford Civil Defence was activated to flood relief efforts. The initial tasking of 2pm invloved the rescue of a family trapped in a flooded house in the Killurin area. A Swift Water trained team immediately proceeded to the location. Travelling to the area was particularly hazardous due to debris on the roads,… Read More
60 Years Service
24 December 2021
A special presentation by Civil Defence Officer James McConnell took place on Wednesday night, 22nd December acknowledging the mamoth achievenment of five Dublin Civil Defence volunteer members having surpassed 60 years of service with the organisation. The famous five are – Catherine Donaghy, Liam Lowe, Gerry Doyle, Dave Murnaghan and Michael Carroll.
Dublin Civil Defence – Supporting HSE & Dublin Fire Service
22 December 2021
Dublin Civil Defence volunteers assembling PCR test kits for the HSE and PPE kits for Dublin Fire Brigade. Special thanks to all our Volunteers who keep turning up to serve the Community.
Winter Solstice, Newgrange, 21st December 2021
22 December 2021
Meath Civil Defence volunteers provided medical and ambulance cover at yesterday morning’s winter solstice in Newgrange. While the sun didn’t light the chamber there was still great pageantry and celebrations.
Michael J Ryan – 60 Years of Volunteering with Limerick Civil Defence
15 December 2021
Today, Michael J. Ryan celebrates 60 years service with Limerick City & County Civil Defence. Since Michael was a child he has had an interest in first aid so he joined Civil Defence on this day back in 1961. Michael became a First Aid Instructor in January 1975 where he participated in Course # 366…. Read More
Westmeath Civil Defence Activities – December 2021
14 December 2021
Westmeath carried out the following activities so far in December 2021: Reception of contents, packing and preparation for delivery of 1,000 care packs on behalf of Westmeath County Council Community and Corporate Services Department from 29th November to 3rd December. Brian Gillen, CDO and members of An Garda Siochána drawing the prize numbers and supervising… Read More
Civil Defence VEMS Newsletter – December 2021
13 December 2021
VEMS December Newsletter