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ARC Cancer Support – Torch of Hope Walk – October 2014

10 October 2014

On Sunday 12th October approximately 300 cancer survivors or the families of those affected by cancer set off at 4.30pm to walk from The Wooden Bridge at Dollymount Strand in Clontarf on Dublin’s Northside and simultaneously from Blackrock Park on the Southside. The final kilometer was dedicated to cancer survivors who carried the Torch of… Read More

Tour De Midlands Cycle

10 October 2014

Offaly Civil Defence will be supporting the Séan Kelly, Irish Heart Foundation Tour de Midlands cycle on Sunday 12th October. Up to 600 cyclists are expected to take part in this event. Civil Defence will deploy 2 ambulances and a jeep along with 8 highly trained volunteers. The event involves cycles of 120 km, 80… Read More

Mayo Civil Defence Attends Coast Guard Training Session

25 September 2014

4 members of Mayo CD attended Westport Coast Guard Station last Saturday 20th September 2014 at the invitation of their Officer in Charge to partake in Helicopter familiarisation and Winch training alongside Coast Guard Members. Rescue 118 (Sligo) attended and the members received training in many aspects of Helicopter operations. 3 Civil Defence members and… Read More

Listowel Races – September 2014

22 September 2014

Up to 20 Civil Defence volunteers were on duty on each of the seven days of this racing festival. Civil Defence formed part of the medical team along with the Red Cross and local GPs. They treated a wide range of conditions ranging from wasp stings to a suspected stroke. Civil Defence deployed two 4×4… Read More

Limerick Giant Granny – September 2014

5 September 2014

Up to 60 Civil Defence volunteers will be on duty in Limerick over the weekend of 5th to 7th September. Volunteers from Limerick will be assisted by their colleagues from Clare, Tipperary, Laois and Kerry. Civil Defence is deploying bike units, ambulances, boats as well as a tented medical centre. RTE news has reported that… Read More

Fleadh Sligo 2014

2 September 2014

Fleadh 2014 was a huge success. The 350 Civil Defence volunteers from Sligo, Cavan, Donegal, Roscommon and Mayo, Red Cross volunteers from Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon, Order of Malta volunteers from Sligo, Mayo and Omagh can enjoy a well earned rest. On the medical side of the event all ran very smoothly. Sunday afternoon… Read More

Electric Picnic Music Festival – August 2014

28 August 2014

Laois Civil Defence volunteers will be on duty at this year’s Electric Picnic music festival. 30 volunteers will be involved in providing fire cover at the popular music event. Teams of volunteers will be on duty from Thursday 28th August right through until Monday 1st September.

Meath Civil Defence – New Command & Control Vehicle

27 August 2014

A new command and control vehicle was officially handed over to Meath Civil Defence on 27th August. The vehicle has state of art communications, CCTV and computer facilities. It will be used at major public events and also in missing person searches. The keys to the vehicle were presented to Michael Fitzsimons, Civil Defence Officer… Read More

Galway Search & Rescue – August 2014

26 August 2014

On the morning of 24th August 2014 Galway Civil Defence was activated to assist An Garda Síochána in a search for a missing young male in the Menlough area of Co. Galway. Members from the Ballinasloe and Clonberne Civil Defence units responded to search and provide medical cover during the search period. A total of… Read More

Louth Search & Recovery Operation, August 2014

26 August 2014

On Monday 11th August Louth Civil Defence was activated by local Gardai to assist in the search for a missing local man. 10 Volunteer members participated in the search of derelict and abandoned buildings in the area until dark. Civil Defence was again on duty on Tuesday 12th August, assigned to coordinate the assistance of… Read More