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Irish Legends Golf Tournament

28 June 2023

Volunteers from Louth provided medical and public safety cover for the Irish Legends Golf Tournament at Seapoint Golf Club from 22-25 June. This international tournament attracted senior professional players as well as a number of celebrities. Early starts and late evenings were required for the seven days of the tournament but the volunteers stepped up… Read More

Cork City Marathon

23 June 2023

Since its revival in 2007 Cork City Civil Defence has provided medical and logistical support at the Cork Marathon. Over 11,000 competitors took part in the 2023 event on Sunday 4th June.  

Cork Summer Show 2023

19 June 2023

Cork North and East Civil Defence showcased their resources at the Cork Summer Show which took place on 17th and 18th June 2023 at the Cork Showgrounds at Curraheen, Cork. Visitors to the stand included Micheál Martin Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Michael McGrath Minister for Finance, Tim Lucey Chief Executive Cork County Council and… Read More

Civil Defence Radiation Readings Exercise

12 June 2023

On Saturday 10th June Civil Defence coordinated an exercise taking grass/soil samples along with gamma radiation readings as part of the EPA National Plan.

Civil Defence Missing Persons Search Seminar

12 June 2023

A Missing Persons Search Seminar was hosted at Civil Defence Headquarters, Roscrea on Saturday 10th June.

Cavan Civil Defence – New Headquarters

29 May 2023

Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence visited the new Civil Defence headquarters in Cavan on Friday 26th May. Work on the new building at Pullamore Business Park is nearing completion and the Unit will move in over the summer. The Tánaiste met with John Maguire CDO, Carmel Prior ACDO and with a number of… Read More

Communication Equipment Exercise – River Shannon, 23rd May 2023

26 May 2023

Limerick Civil Defence participated in a multi-agency operation took place on the River Shannon to test the emergency services’ communication equipment.  The multi-agency exercise assessed interagency coordination during time of critical incidents and also tested communication systems.  In attendance was Councillor Francis Foley, Mayor of Limerick City & County and Chief Executive Dr. Pat Daly…. Read More

Dublin Water Outage

26 May 2023

During a major water outage on Thursday evening 25th May Dublin Civil Defence activated five fire appliances and crews to deliver approximately 180,000 litres of water to keep two medical facilities functioning.

Passing of former Civil Defence Officer

26 May 2023

Mel Keavney who served as Cavan Civil Defence Officer from 1969 – 2000 passed away on Wednesday 24th May. Mel will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan H12 C821, on Thursday evening, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal, leaving his home, on Friday at 12.30pm and travelling to St. Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge, arriving… Read More

Visit of US President Joe Biden to Ballina, Co Mayo

23 May 2023

  President of the United States Joe Biden visited Ballina on the evening of 14th April 2023. Civil Defence deployed 30 members to support this historic event. Mayo Civil Defence received support from Galway and Offaly Civil Defence and worked alongside Order of Malta Ireland, An Garda Siochana, The Health Service Executive, Mayo Fire and… Read More