News

Search Operation – Newport, Co Tipperary

29 June 2020

Tipperary Civil Defence was mobilised on Sunday 28th June to assist Newport Gardaí in the search for a missing person. Units from Nenagh, Thurles, Clonmel and Ballingarry were mobilised with 27 volunteers responding. The search also includes Killaloe & Doolin Coast Guard units, three SARDA units, Tipperary SAR, Rescue 115 and An Garda Síochána. The… Read More


Message from Paul Kehoe, TD

27 June 2020

Dear Civil Defence Officers and Volunteers, In my time as Minister I have always being greatly impressed by the vibrancy and enthusiasm of the Civil Defence Organisation.  Operating in every county, your efforts reflect your commitment to your local community and in return you and the entire Civil Defence organisation are held in the highest… Read More


Reviewed Garda Vetting Policy 2020

26 June 2020

2020 Review of GARDA VETTING POLICY – June 23


Minutes Silence for Garda Colm Horkan

25 June 2020

Cork North Civil Defence members attended a minute’s silence for Garda Colm Horkan outside Mallow Garda Station.    


Online Course Resource

25 June 2020

  Online Courses – Civil Defence College


Dublin Civil Defence: 90th Birthday Drive-By

22 June 2020

Dublin Civil Defence held a drive-by to help celebrate the 90th Birthday of Tommy Dempsey. Tommy was one of the original members of Civil Defence and was in Sub County 3 Rescue. Tommy joined in 1963 and was part of the Guard of Honour in Dublin Castle when President John F Kennedy visited Ireland.


Tipperary Civil Defence – Assisting at Irish Blood Transfusion Service clinic

22 June 2020

Well done to all Tipperary Civil Defence volunteers who assisted the Irish Blood Transfusion Board recently in Tipperary. Many Civil Defence colleagues throughout the country have replicated the same duties throughout the COVID-19 crisis.  


Clare Civil Defence – Food Donation to Clare (SICAP)

22 June 2020

A massive well done to all Clare Civil Defence members who recently presented food parcels for delivery to the Clare Social Inclusion Community Activation Program (SICAP). The initiative was led by Clare Civil Defence Team Leader Brid Casey with all of the food for distribution being donated by Clare Civil Defence members. Included in the… Read More


Towards 2030

18 June 2020

  Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. announces the publication of the policy document “Civil Defence- Towards 2030” Today the Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. announced the publication of the policy document “Civil Defence – Towards 2030”.  The policy document, which is the outcome of a review initiated… Read More


Letter of Appreciation to Dublin Civil Defence from Lord Mayor of Dublin

16 June 2020