News

Revised Code of Conduct and new Volunteer Policy

2 July 2018

All Civil Defence members should note these two important new documents. The Code of Conduct has been updated and the previous Code, issued in 2006, has been withdrawn. A new Volunteer Policy has been introduced. The purpose of this policy is to guide volunteering within Civil Defence by: reinforcing the importance of volunteering to Civil… Read More

Leitrim Search Operation

2 July 2018

On Friday 29th June Leitrim Civil Defence was tasked by An Garda Siochana to assist with the search for an 82 year old man missing overnight in the Dromod area. A Coast Guard Helicopter, Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue and the Garda Divisional Search Team were also involved in the search. Civil Defence deployed a Boat… Read More

Limerick Civil Defence Honoured at Mayoral Reception

28 June 2018

On Wednesday the 27th June 2018, volunteers from Limerick Civil Defence were honoured with a Mayoral reception hosted by Mayor Stephen Keary in honour of efforts during Storm Ophelia and Storm Emma.  Also in attendance were @OrderofMaltaIRL @dfpo @irclimerickcity @GardaTraffic @defenceforces @LimerickCouncil @CivilDefenceIRL

Longford Volunteers Prevent Tragedy at GAA Qualifer

27 June 2018

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Tipperary Search Operation

25 June 2018

Tipperary Civil Defence assisted the Gardaí with a missing person search in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary on Monday 25th June. A Coast Guard helicopter and volunteers were also involved in the search. As well as our volunteers Civil Defence deployed a drone, a command and control vehicle and a search dog team. The search concluded following… Read More

Kilkenny Search Operation

25 June 2018

Kilkenny Civil Defence was tasked by An Garda Siochána to assist with the search for a missing person in the Kilkenny on Sunday 24th June. Civil Defence units from Carlow, Waterford, Tipperary and Galway assisted with the search. Laois Civil Defence provided a Communications Vehicle for the duration of the operation. Technical Officer, Kevin Houston… Read More

Meath – Moylagh 50 Mile Challenge

12 June 2018

Moylagh 50 Mile Challenge started at 6am on Saturday 9th June and the last two walkers completed the walk just before 2am on Sunday morning. An amazing challenge to raise funds for cancer research and a busy day for the 52 volunteers from all Meath Civil Defence units who were on duty throughout the 20… Read More

Louth Search Operation

5 June 2018

Louth Civil Defence were requested by the Gardai on Thursday 30th May to assist in search operations in Dunleer, Co Louth. 17 volunteers spent several days searching the area assisted by members of the Defence Forces and Coastguard. Civil Defence were stood down on the evening of Sunday 3rd June.  

Bringing Clive Home – Civil Defence and the Cope Foundation

30 May 2018

Cork City Civil Defence Unit are providing a priceless service in assisting the Cope Foundation by providing transportation to Clive on his regular visits to his family. The team at Cope Foundation’s Residential Centre at Ashville recently received national recognition for their ‘Bringing Clive Home’ initiative. Clive is a 38 year old man who lives in the… Read More

EMT Skills Training – Bere Island

29 May 2018

The weekend of 26th – 27th May saw over 40 personnel from a range of agencies attend Bere Island for an Emergency Medical Techniciain (EMT) Skills training weekend. Members of Civil Defence, Irish Red Cross and Defence Forces participated, with an emphasis on teamwork and composure under pressure. The training weekend was hosted by West… Read More