News

Seán Kavanagh, R.I.P.

2 May 2023

Former Sligo Civil Defence Officer, Seán Kavanagh passed away on 28th April.  Following requiem mass on Monday morning 1st May the funeral proceeded to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden for burial. Mr Kavanagh served as Assistant Civil Defence Officer from 12th October 1983 until his appointment as Civil Defence Officer on 1st June 1998. Mr Kavanagh… Read More

Rescue Organisation Ireland Challenge, Laois Civil Defence

25 April 2023

Laois Civil Defence entered a team in this years Rescue Organisation Ireland Challenge on Saturday 22nd April. The team won 1st Place in the Pit 1 Trauma Challenge in Newbridge. The team, which consisted of Paul Baynham, Sarah Talbot and Ciarán O’Mahony also has an opportunity to travel to the World Rescue Challenge in October… Read More

Roscommon Awards Night

25 April 2023

At the recent Roscommon Civil Defence Awards night, a number of  Civil Defence members were honoured with awards in recognition of long service, advancement and services performed during the pandemic. There are over 50 active volunteers in Roscommon Civil Defence who selflessly provide invaluable support to the emergency services and the community. Below is a… Read More

Rescue Ireland Challenge

24 April 2023

On Saturday 22nd April Kildare Civil Defence entered a team in the Rescue Organisation Ireland Challenge which was held in the Central Fire Station, Newbridge. The Kildare Civil Defence team were awarded Overall Winners of the Trauma Section of the Challenge.  Kildare won the Pit 2 Challenge and Laois won the Pit 1 Challenge and… Read More

Cork North & East Civil Defence, North Cork Search Operation

21 April 2023

On Thursday night 17 Cork North & East Unit volunteer members responded very quickly to assist in a search in the Cork North area. Thankfully, the missing person was found by Mallow Search and Rescue and treated onsite by a Civil Defence EMT. Great interagency cooperation displayed by Civil Defence, An Garda Síochána, Mallow Search… Read More

Dublin Civil Defence Search Operation, Howth

21 April 2023

On Thursday 20th April, Dublin Civil Defence was activated to assist in a search today for a missing person in Howth. Well done to all involved including the Search Dogs.

President Biden’s visit to Louth

13 April 2023

Volunteers from Louth Civil Defence were tasked on Wednesday 12th April to provide medical cover for the visit of President Joe Biden to Louth. They endured high winds and torrential rain for several hours providing a myriad of services to the public throughout the afternoon and evening including several medical emergencies.

Galway Search & Recovery Operation, Gort

11 April 2023

On Good Friday morning 7th April, the Loughrea Sub Unit of Galway Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist with the search of a missing male at Coole Park, Gort. Drone, boat and ground crews were mobilised to the search area to conduct the search. Clare and Mayo Civil Defence also responded… Read More

Life saving actions of Donegal Civil Defence member

4 April 2023

Whilst on route to the PHECC EMT OCSE exams in Portlaoise on 7th March, Paul Dunnion, a volunteer with Donegal Civil Defence stopped off for a bite to eat in Roscommon. In the eatery Paul noticed a man at the table next to him had choked and was struggling to get the piece of food… Read More

Galway Search Operation, Ballinasloe

3 April 2023

On Saturday afternoon, 1st April, Ballinasloe Civil Defence was alerted to search for a male seen entering  the River Suck from the bridge in the town. Ballinasloe Civil Defence boat crew and a drone crew form Galway City responded to the incident. A search of the river was conducted by Ballinasloe Civil Defence and Ballinasloe… Read More