News

Malahide Show

21 May 2024

Dublin Civil Defence had their Green Goddess on display at the Malahide Vintage Car show at the weekend (19 May). It had a lot of attractions as always. Well done to the crew that looks after it so well.

Run with Ray

21 May 2024

Well done to all who participated in the Run with Ray D’Arcy event in Tralee on Monday 20th May. Kerry Civil Defence volunteers provided medical cover for the event.

Mayo Search & Rescue Operation

14 May 2024

On Sunday evening, 5th May,  Mayo Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a high risk missing person search in the east Mayo area. Resources were mobilised, and assistance was provided by Galway and Laois Civil Defence Units. The missing person was found by a local search team… Read More

You Are On Our Minds Program

14 May 2024

Dublin Civil Defence recently hosted the 5th four-day LTT meeting at Dublin Civil Defence HQ, for the Erasmus Program ’You Are On Our Minds’. The program is to have an online platform for search responders and families of missing vulnerable persons. Participating organisations from seven countries took part in the meeting. The final meeting will… Read More

Cork North & East Civil Defence – IBTS Clinic

23 April 2024

Cork North and East Civil Defence volunteers assisting on day 1 of 4 at the Irish Blood Transfusion clinic on Monday 22nd April.  

Clash of the Titans, Castlerea Boxing Club

9 April 2024

Roscommon Civil Defence provided medical cover at Castlerea Boxing Club on Friday 5th April for the ‘Clash of the Titans’ competition between the Irish amateur Olympic boxing team and their Ukrainian counterparts.

Missing Person Search, Kilworth, Cork

8 April 2024

Cork North & East Civil Defence volunteers assisted as part of a  multi-agency search of dense woodland in the environs of Kilworth, Co Cork.  late on Saturday night, 6th April. Volunteers were back on the search site at first light on sunday morning 7th April and shortly before 10am the person was located by local… Read More

Missing Person Search, Galway

5 April 2024

On Thursday night, 4th April Galway Civil Defence was contacted by An Garda Síochána, Tuam to assist in the search of the River Clare for a missing person in the environs of Curraghline to the River Corrib. Galway Civil Defence Boat Crew are en route to the search area this morning.    

Laois Live Well Expo

4 April 2024

A number of Laois Civil Defence volunteers are attending the Live Well Expo today at Portlaoise College.

An Garda Síochána Life Saver Project

4 April 2024

An Garda Síochána Roads Policing, visited the Mayo Civil Defence HQ on Wednesday evening, 3rd April to deliver The Lifesaver Project. This hard hitting and realistic road safety presentation highlights the devastating effects that road traffic collisions can have. Thanks to Garda Micheál Gorman for his attendance and presentation.