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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

Autograss, All Ireland Series, Round 2, Mallow

24 June 2024

Cork North & East Civil Defence provided Ambulance Crews and 4×4 Crews for the two-day Mallow Autograss event on 15th and 16th June.  

JFK 50 Mile Walk, Moylagh

24 June 2024

On Saturday 15th June over 40 Meath Civil Defence volunteer members were on duty at the JFK 50 Mile Walk in Moylagh, in support of Cancer Care and Research. Volunteers covered shifts throughout the day with a fleet of ambulances, logistical support vehicles, communications and medical posts. Hundreds of walkers set off at 6am from… Read More

Emergency Services Day, Galway

21 June 2024

On Saturday 8th June, the MEM Region 3 (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) Steering Group hosted a Volunteer Emergency Services Day at Galway Racecourse. The purpose of the day was for each service to display their capabilities to the Steering Group and to the other Volunteer services. A good attendance and representation from Civil Defence, Irish… Read More