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Sligo – Missing Person Search
5 April 2016
Sligo Civil Defence was requested by the Gardaí to assist with the search of a missing person in the Culleens area of Sligo on Thursday 24th March last. The person went missing following a road traffic accident on Tuesday night 22nd March . Gardaí, the Garda Search Dog Unit, Coast Guard Helicopter, 21 Civil Defence… Read More
Roscommon Civil Defence – Feature on Irish TV (Channel 191)
30 March 2016
Roscommon Civil Defence will this evening feature in a 30 minute programme on Irish TV – Sky Channel 191. The programme which includes footage of Roscommon Civil Defence in action and a number of interviews is airing at 5.30 pm.
Easter 2016 Parade Dublin – 27th March 2016
27 March 2016
100 Civil Defence Volunteers participated in today’s Easter 2016 Parade in Dublin. Well done to all involved, with all your hard work and dedication over the last couple of months, it was well paid off. Ye did us proud. Below are some photographs from the day. Easter 2016 Parade Dublin
Civil Defence Participation in the 1916 Commemorations
24 March 2016
Civil Defence will play an important part in Sundays 1916 commemoration event in Dublin. 100 Civil Defence volunteers will take part in the main parade through the city centre. The parade will also include a Civil Defence boat and some vehicles. As well as the volunteers in the parade, a further 150 volunteers will be… Read More
Kerry Civil Defence – Appreciation Dinner
23 March 2016
Approximately 60 members of Kerry Civil Defence attended a dinner on Saturday 19th March at the Manor Hotel Tralee. This enjoyable event was organised in appreciation of the outstanding service given by Kerry Civil Defence volunteers during the prolonged bad weather of the past winter. Long Service medals were also presented to a number of… Read More
Avian Flu & Boating Exercise
16 March 2016
An Avian flu and boating exercise was held at the National Rowing Centre at Farran, Cork on 12th March. There were three elements to the exercise. Firstly, the Department of Agriculture did a workshop on the donning and doffing of protective equipment over a drysuit. In the event of an avian flu incident Civil Defence… Read More
Proclamation Day Celebration, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
16 March 2016
Two Members of Monaghan Civil Defence Marie Brady & Des Cunningham were invited by Carrickmacross Municipal District to assist at the Carrickmacross Proclamation Day Ceremony. Marie read the Proclamation and Des raised the Irish flag. Included in the photos are members of Monaghan County Council & Cathaoirleach Noel Keelan Photos from Proclamation Day Celebration Carrickmacross
Mayo Civil Defence – Chain of Survival
15 March 2016
Mayo Civil Defence Volunteers completed an essential link in the Chain of Survival last Sunday during a cycle race when a 39-year old cyclist suffered a cardiac arrest; the patient is making a full recovery in hospital. This is evidence that all the training and having the equipment works, and in this instance the key… Read More
February Photo of the Month Winner
11 March 2016
Congratulations to Jim Murray, Mayo Civil Defence on winning the February Photo of the Month Competition. A €50 One4All voucher is on its way to you. The competition is open again for March – 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
Civil Defence Review Newsletter
10 March 2016
Link below to our recent Civil Defence Review Newsletter. Hard copies will also be available through your CDO shortly. Civil Defence Newsletter.pdf