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Civil Defence Magazine 2021
24 February 2021
Roscommon Search Operation Jan-Feb 2021
22 February 2021
From 16th January – 20th February a sustained search operation was conducted in the Athlone area for a missing man. Extensive searches of the River Shannon, the Canal and adjacent floodplains were conducted. Roscommon Civil Defence joined the search operation on Friday 29th January and continued to assist up to the conclusion of the search on Saturday… Read More
Kilkenny Civil Defence commended for work during the pandemic
19 February 2021
Attached is an article in this weeks Kilkenny People commending Kilkenny Civil Defence on their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click on the photograph below to read the full article:
Hometown Heroes – Amanda O’Donovan, Cork City CD
18 February 2021
The Echo Live are running a series on Hometown Heroes. The latest edition is based on Cork City volunteer Amanda O’Donovan, who gives a great insight into being a volunteer with Civil Defence. Click on the photo below to read the full article:
Jerusalema Dance Challenge – Cork City Civil Defence
17 February 2021
Volunteers from Cork City Civil Defence took part in the Jerusalema Challenge over the weekend. They showcased Civil Defence and Cork brilliantly with limited numbers while also adhering to Covid-19 guidelines. Well done all involved.
Galway Search Operations
16 February 2021
Galway Civil Defence conducted a search of the Inner Galway Bay Area (Boats, Sonar and SUA) on Saturday 5th February for missing persons in the area. On Sunday evening, 6th February Galway Civil Defence was notified of a female reported entering the water on the River Corrib, in the area of the Quincentenary Bridge. Galway… Read More
Civil Defence Severe Weather Relief Efforts, February 2021
15 February 2021
Civil Defence members in 4 units, utilising 4WD Vehicles were activated to assist in the areas worst affected by snowfall over the weekend of 11th February – 13th February. Monaghan Activated 11th February & 13th February – Transporting HSE Care Staff member from Ballybay to Monaghan and return; Assisting St Vincent De Paul with delivery… Read More
Mayo Civil Defence – Search Operations
8 February 2021
Mayo Civil Defence members responded to a number of incidents over the weekend (6th & 7th February 2021) in support of An Garda Síochána/Primary Response Agencies. On Saturday morning 6th February, An Garda Síochána, Ballina activated Mayo Civil Defence to assist in the search for a missing elderly vulnerable person. The Search & Rescue Unit immediately… Read More
Wicklow Civil Defence – Flood Relief Efforts
5 February 2021
On Saturday 30th January Wicklow Civil Defence volunteers responded to assist Wicklow Fire Service at flooding incidents throughout the County. Areas mainly affected were Rathnew,Kilcoole and Kilmacanogue. Attached, is an article from the Wicklow News https://wicklownews.net/2021/02/councillor-praises-efforts-to-avert-flooding-in-kilcoole/
Kerry’s Eye Report: Civil Defence Volunteers Demand Vaccines
5 February 2021
Kerry’s Eye News Report March 2021 Kerry’s Eye News Report.pdf
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