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Sligo Civil Defence – River Moy Rescue

14 June 2016

Sligo Civil Defence volunteers returning from covering an event in Killala over the weekend were stopped by a passerby to respond to an incident at the Moy River in Ballina when a man had entered the water. The volunteers in attendance assessed the casualty who was partially submerged, breathing but unconscious. The man who had… Read More

Meath Civil Defence – Moylagh 50 Mile Walk

13 June 2016

Last weekend was an extremely busy day for Meath Civil Defence volunteers from Oldcastle, Kells, Navan, Dunshaughlin and Trim units at the Moylagh 50 mile walk in aid of cancer charities. Some 570 people took part in the walk starting at 6am with the last walkers completing the 50 miles at 2am this morning. Almost 200 walkers completed… Read More

May Photo of the Month Competition Winner

10 June 2016

Congratulations to Joe Fleming, Dublin Civil Defence on winning the May Photo of the Month Competition. A €50 One4All voucher is on its way to you. The competition is open again for June – if you’re not in you can’t win. There will be a €50 One for All voucher awarded to the winner each… Read More

Presentation Night – Tipperary Civil Defence

31 May 2016

Tipperary  Civil Defence enjoyed a very successful awards night in Hotel Minella on Friday night, 27th May. The ceremony was attended by in excess of 90 volunteer members. Certificates were presented in the following areas: Cardiac First Responder Occupational First Aid Emergency First Responder Advanced First Aid Water & flood Awareness Swift Water Responders Life… Read More

River Rescue – Wolfe Tone Quay, Dublin

30 May 2016

On Sunday 29th May Dublin Civil Defence members rescued a gentleman who entered the River Liffey at Wolfe Tone Quay.  A member of Dublin Civil Defence entered the water and stabilised the casualty. The Civil Defence member provided the Fire Service with vital information regarding the condition of the casualty and the depth of the… Read More

Tipperary Civil Defence – Inshore Rescue Boat

26 May 2016

During the naming ceremony of Waterford City CRBI’s new training boat “The Kenneth and Wayne Scannell” a call was received by MRCC concerning a yacht aground in the channel at Waterford Castle . Tipperary Civil Defence launched their D-Class Inshore Rescue Boat in support of Waterford CRBI vessel “Trisha Neill” .  The casualty vessel was… Read More

Group photo of the 58th International Irish Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

24 May 2016

58th International Irish Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Óglaigh Na hÉireann, Civil Defence Ireland and Irish UN Veterans at the Sanctuary of Our Lady, Lourdes

Operation Slow Down

24 May 2016

An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation “Slow Down” from 7:00 am on Friday 27th May to 7:00 am on Saturday 28th May 2016. The objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions occurring and therefore save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.  As a general rule a 1%… Read More

Wicklow – Search for missing person Monday 9th May 2016

17 May 2016

On Monday 9th May Wicklow Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a male who was missing in the Lacken Village area at Blessington Lakes. Support was requested from Dublin and Kildare Civil Defence units. Search crews from Wicklow and Dublin Civil Defence assisted the Gardaí with a… Read More

Darkness into Light – Donegal

17 May 2016

Two Donegal islands joined five Donegal communities this year in taking part in the Darkness Into Light fundraiser to benefit Pieta House. Darkness Into Light, the sunrise fund-raising walk/run to benefit Pieta House, returned to Letterkenny, Maghery, Donegal town and Falcarragh this year and the event was also held in Buncrana, Tory Island and Arranmore Island… Read More