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Sea Search, West Cork August 2014

13 August 2014

Cork West Civil Defence assisted the Coastguard and the RNLI in the search for three missing sailors on the morning of Thursday 14th August. Two of the missing sailors swam to shore and spent the night on an island after an accident. The Shannon based Helicopter Rescue 117 lifted the casualties and took them to… Read More

Missing Person Search, Dublin – August 2014

13 August 2014

Large numbers of Civil Defence volunteers have been assisting the Gardai in the ongoing search for 81 year old Thomas Kennedy who has been missing from Finglas since 29th July 2014. Up to 70 volunteers at a time have turned out in this search for the past 14 days. As well as volunteers from Dublin,… Read More

Fleadh Cheoil, Sligo August 2014

12 August 2014

The Fleadh was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins on Sunday after the Chairperson for the Fleadh Director of Service Bartley Gavin welcomed everyone to Sligo. There was a huge crowd in attendance. 20 Civil Defence volunteers provided First aid cover for the opening. Scoil Eigse commenced on Monday and will run until Friday…. Read More

Sligo Presentation Night – 2014

1 August 2014

Sligo Civil Defence held their annual presentation night on April 22nd. At the presentation: CFR, OFA, EFR, Severe weather driving, Patient Handling / Manual Handling certificates were presented. At the same time Long service medals were presented to Caroline Melia (20 years) Jarlath Neary (20 years) Della Lindsay (20 years) Dolores Davey (10 years). Director… Read More

Missing Person Search – Kerry, July 2014

31 July 2014

Kerry Civil Defence members found and recovered the body of a man at 1pm on Wednesday 30th July 2014. The Kerry Civil Defence Search & Rescue Unit had been activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for the man since he was reported missing on Monday 28th July. An extensive search of… Read More

Howth Gun Running Commemoration, July 2014

29 July 2014

Dublin Civil Defence was on duty on the weekend of 26th-27th July providing command and control services, medical cover and water rescue cover for the 100th Anniversary event of the landing of arms into Ireland by the Asgard. 40 Volunteer members on duty 7 Boats 2 Ambulances 1 Command & Control Vehicle 9 4X4 Vehicles… Read More

Missing Person Search – Westmeath, July 2014

29 July 2014

Westmeath Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing Longford man in the Ballinack area (adjacent to the N4) on Saturday 26th July. The search is resuming on Tuesday 29th July.

Missing Person Search – Kerry, July 2014

29 July 2014

Kerry Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a man reported missing on 28th July. An area of rough terrain which consisted of bog, forest and deep ravines outside of Tralee and Kilduff was searched, supported by the Coastguard helicopter. SARDA provided 4 search dogs to assist in… Read More

Tipperary Civil Defence – Missing Person Search, July 2014

25 July 2014

Tipperary Civil Defence spent several days assisting the Gardaí with the search for a young man. The search, which concentrated on a rural area near the village of Templetuohy, concluded on Tuesday July 22nd with the recovery of the body.

Dublin – Champions League Medical & Fire Cover – July 2014

24 July 2014

Dublin Civil Defence was on duty at Tallaght Stadium on Wednesday 23rd July for the Champions League qualifier between St Patrick’s Athletic and Legia Warsaw. Two Fire Appliances, four Ambulances and 30 Volunteers utilised in provision of medical and fire cover.