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Drone Support at National Ploughing Championships

8 October 2019

On the 17th, 18th and 19th of September 2019 Carlow Civil Defence operated their Inspire 1 drone in support of An Garda Siochána’s traffic management operation at the National Ploughing Championship. The unit successfully streamed the downlink from the drone camera directly into the Garda on-site control vehicle, providing real-time situation awareness to decision-makers. The… Read More

Longwood 3/4 Marathon

7 October 2019

Ambulance crews and Medical teams from Dunboyne, Navan and Trim units of Meath Civil Defence were on duty at the Longwood 3/4 marathon on Sunday 6th October 2019.  Congratulations to the over 1700 people who took part in lovely conditions.      

St Kevin’s Way 25KM Walk for Barretstown

7 October 2019

St.Kevins Way Challenge 25k walk in aid of Barrettstown took place on Sunday 6th October 2019.  82 Volunteers from Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare Civil Defence provided Welfare, Medical and Rescue cover for the event.    

Latest Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

3 October 2019

Published on Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 A National Emergency Coordination Group meeting was held today (Thursday 03 October), chaired by Minister Eoghan Murphy. Minister Damien English and Minister Kevin Boxer Moran were in attendance also. Met Éireann’s current forecasts indicate that Storm Lorenzo will move across the country during Thursday into Friday morning, moving NorthWest… Read More

Civil Defence Preparations for Storm Lorenzo

3 October 2019

Civil Defence units countrywide have been placed on standby to assist with relief efforts following Storm Lorenzo, which is currently hitting the Irish Coastal counties. * Civil Defence has 3,500 volunteers based in every Local Authority area in the country. Civil Defence has a wide range of equipment to deal with severe weather including 88… Read More

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

2 October 2019

A National Emergency Coordination Group meeting was held today (Wednesday 02 October), chaired by Minister Eoghan Murphy. Minister Kevin Boxer Moran was in attendance also. Met Éireann’s current forecasts indicate that Storm Lorenzo will move across the country during Thursday night into Friday morning, moving NorthWest to SouthEast across the country, potentially bringing strong winds,… Read More

Press Statement Issued by the Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government

1 October 2019

Please see the attached Press Statement issued by the Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government following this afternoon’s NECG meeting on Lorenzo. The next meeting will take place tomorrow morning (Wednesday the 2nd October) in the NECC at 10:30 Am followed by a possible Press Conference immediately afterwards. NECG Press Statement 01102019

National Ploughing Championships 2019

18 September 2019

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris visited the Drone & CPR demonstrations at the Civil Defence stand on Day 1 of the Ploughing Championships in Fenagh, Co Carlow.  

Listowel Races 2019

13 September 2019

Kerry Civil Defence are on duty for the seven days of Listowel Harvest Festival Raceweek (Sunday 8th – Saturday 14th September) . The unit has  three Ambulances, two 4WD Vehicles and two First-Aid Crews working alongside four doctors.  

National Ploughing Championships

13 September 2019

All are welcome to visit the Civil Defence stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Fenagh, Co Carlow from Tuesday 17th September to Thursday 19th September. The Civil Defence display area is located within the Government of Ireland Village at Block 4 – Row 19 – Stand 418. On the display is, A communications… Read More