News

Storm Eleanor – Relief Efforts

4 January 2018

Civil Defence Units along the western seaboard were placed on standby to assist communities in the aftermath of Storm Eleanor, which struck the west coast on Tuesday 2nd January. Summary of Activities to date:  4th January: Galway – 6 members; 3 x 4WD Vehicles   On duty from 5am to assist with traffic management. Stood… Read More

Meath Missing Person Searches

18 December 2017

Today, marks the Day 30 of the search for one missing gentleman and Day 18 in the search for  a second missing gentleman in the environs of Navan town. The progress of the search was reviewed this morning by the Gardaí with each of the voluntary agencies committed to continue the search as resources permit during the week… Read More

Civil Defence Volunteers honoured

15 December 2017

Sligo Civil Defence volunteers were honoured with a reception in County Hall hosted by Cathaoirleach Councillor Seamus Kilgannon. The volunteers were presented with special commemorative Centenary medals and certificates by the Cathaoirleach. The ceremony was attended by Civil Defence Officers Marion Davis and Seamus Egan and volunteers from around the county. Also in attendance were… Read More

Meath – Missing Persons Search

12 December 2017

The search for two missing persons in the Navan area continued in spite of the severe weather conditions over the course of the weekend of 9-10 December. The searches have been conducted in the environs of Navan. Assistance has been provided by the Drogheda Coastguard Unit and the Meath K9 Dog Unit was also activated to assist. The search… Read More

Laois Severe Weather Relief Efforts

11 December 2017

Road conditions across Laois were very poor on Sunday morning, 10th December following heavy snowfall overnight. Civil Defence volunteers provided transport for hospital staff from the worst affected areas.

Garda Youth Award

6 December 2017

Cork South Civil Defence is proud of the achievement of one of their volunteers, Orla Scanlon, who received a Garda Youth Award on Friday night, 1st December at a ceremony in Macroom. Pictured are members of Cork South and Cork West Civil Defence and members of An Garda Síochána.

Dublin Civil Defence – Homeless Shelter

6 December 2017

The Cold Weather Shelter hosted by Dublin Civil Defence at their Headquarters at the Esplanade, Wolfe Tone Quay, will open from Wednesday night, 6th December and will remain open until the end of February 2018. The shelter has facilities for 20 Homeless men each night.

Wexford CD Presentation Dinner – 19/11/2017

30 November 2017

Wexford Civil Defence held their county training day on Sunday 19th November 2017.  Volunteers from Gorey, New Ross, Ballyragget and Wexford took part in a multiple skills training day on Fort Mountain and Carrigfoyle Quarry.  Skills tested on the day included AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service), Search Skills using GPS radios and a casualty trauma site. … Read More

1916 Medal Presentation, Mayo Civil Defence

28 November 2017

 At a ceremony in Castlebar on Monday evening, 27th November, former Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD presented 1916 Commemorative Medals to 35 members of Mayo Civil Defence. Mr Kenny thanked the volunteers for their great dedication in supporting the emergency services and assisting at community events. He particularly noted their efforts in Belmullet earlier this year… Read More

Sligo, Lough Gill Rescue

27 November 2017

On Sunday evening 26th November Sligo Civil Defence was activated following a call from Malin Head requesting assistance to a fisherman on Lough Gill. The gentleman’s boat engine had stopped and he had lost his oars. He was located between Beezies Island and Dooney Rock. He successfully made it to the island by hand paddling… Read More