News

September Photo of the Month Competition Winner

7 October 2015

Congratulations to Michael Sheehan from Limerick City & County Civil Defence on winning the September Photo of the Month Competition. A €50 One4All voucher is on its way to you. The competition is open again for October – 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

Longford CD Unit on Duty at County Final

7 October 2015

Tipperary Civil Defence – Killarney Adventure Race

7 October 2015

Congratulations to the members of Tipperary Civil Defence who took part in the Killarney Adventure Race on Saturday 3rd October 2015. The event included a 27km route of cycling, kayaking and a run. According to feedback, a very impressive performance by all concerned.         

Kerry Civil Defence – Killarney Adventure Race

5 October 2015

Letter of Appreciation to Civil Defence from The Embassy of Japan

1 October 2015

Clare Civil Defence received a Letter of Appreciation to Civil Defence for the invaluable assistance provided with the search for the 2 missing Japanese tourists Eiji Takagi, 63, and Ushio Azaki, 61. Letter of Appreciation from The Embassy of Japan

Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Ceremony

29 September 2015

Photographs from the recent Civil Defence Awards Ceremony held in Roscommon. Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Ceremony Photos

Sam Maguire Homecoming

24 September 2015

Dublin Civil Defence provided Medical Cover, Fire Cover and Command and Control in O’Connell Street on Monday night, 21st September for the Sam Maguire Homecoming reception in honour of the Dublin Football Team. Similar cover was also provided in Parnells GAA grounds later in the evening.

Liffey Swim 2015

23 September 2015

Dublin Civil Defence provided Medical cover, Rescue Boats and Command and Control for the Liffey Swim on Saturday 19th September. Civil Defence members also built the floating pontoon for the race start. Dublin Civil Defence were assisted by the Sligo Unit who provided Pontoons and assisted in the assembly of same. Additional Pontoons were also… Read More

Update Missing Persons Search – North Mayo

23 September 2015

The body of missing fisherman Daniel Doherty RIP was discovered by local fishermen just east of Downpatrick Head on the evening of 25th September 2015. Civil Defence members have been involved in a search operation for a missing fisherman off the North Mayo Coast. The search is based at Carrowteige Village, Co Mayo Civil Defence… Read More

Cork West Skills Camp 2015

21 September 2015

The Cork West Civil Defence Unit skills camp was held on Bere Island on the weekend of  19th-20th September. The camp focussed on the fundamental areas of Search Response, Radio Communications, First Aid & Casualty, Navigation and Footdrill. There were also briefs on Critical Incident Stress Management and Health & Safety, and an Inter-Agency training… Read More