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Ploughing Championships 2024

1 October 2024

Civil Defence hosted a huge number of visitors to our stand at the Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska over the course of the threes days 17-19 September. Civil Defence volunteers from Kilkenny, Wicklow, Offaly, Tipperary, Carlow, Kildare, Longford met visitors from all corners of the country. Our extensive collection of vehicles and equipment were on display… Read More

New Dublin Civil Defence HQ, Official Opening

1 October 2024

On Monday 30th September, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD opened the new Dublin Civil Defence Headquarters in Cherry Orchard, Dublin. The new facility will serve as a vital hub supporting it’s mission to provide voluntary emergency services to communities across city and county.    

Listowel Races 22-28 September

1 October 2024

Kerry Civil Defence had over 40 members involved during the 7-day Listowel Harvest Festival of Racing. It’s an event the members won’t forget for a long time. The unit is massively thankful to Cork North and East Civil Defence and to Irish Red Cross Mallow-Charleville Unit/Branch for their terrific work and assistance throughout the week…. Read More

Missing Person Search, Donegal

11 September 2024

On Tuesday evening,  10th September Donegal Civil Defence was tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing person in the Convoy area of Donegal. A report was received by the Communications Team by a family member informing them that the missing person was an  84 year old vulnerable male. 12… Read More

Kirby Way Cycle 2024

2 September 2024

On Friday 30th August Laois, Offaly and Galway Civil Defence Units provided medical cover for the participants of the Kirby Way Charity Cycle 2024. The event was run to support the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and the Children’s Health Foundation.

Poc Fada – Cooley Mountains

6 August 2024

A hard weekend’s work for Louth Civil Defence volunteers at this year’s All Ireland Poc Fada in the Cooley mountains. Conditions turned treacherous with heavy rain and fog and the volunteers worked tirelessly in near zero visibility to ensure all patrons made it safely off the mountain.

Cliffs of Moher Search & Recovery

29 July 2024

The body of a boy missing since entering the water off the Cliffs of Moher on Tuesday 23rd July was recovered from the sea on Sunday 28th July following six days of extensive searching of the coastline. Clare Civil Defence was assisted by Kerry, Cork North & East, Cork West, Laois, Wicklow, Galway, Mayo and… Read More

Emergency Services Open Day – Mallow Castle

29 July 2024

Cork North & East Civil Defence provided medical cover and a display of their resources at the Emergency Services Display in Mallow Castle on Sunday 28th July.  

Old Fort Quarter Festival – Portlaoise

2 July 2024

Laois Civil Defence volunteers provided medical cover for the 4-day Old Fort Quarter Festival from 27-30 June in Portlaoise.  

Charleville Agriculture Show 2024

2 July 2024

Cork North and East Civil Defence displayed their equipment at the Charleville Agriculture Show on Sunday 30th June. The 2024 Cork Rose Shauna O’ Sullivan visited the Civil Defence stand and tried on some of the boat and pump drill equipment. There was plenty of interest from the viewing public, both young and not so… Read More