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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

Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards 2024

21 June 2024

On Thursday night, 20th June Civil Defence won the Workforce of the Future category at the Civil Service and Innovation Awards for the Volunteer and Equipment Management System (VEMS) project.

Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards 2024

21 June 2024

On Thursday night, 20th June Civil Defence won the Workforce of the Future category at the Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards for the Volunteer and Equipment Management System (VEMS) project.