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Westmeath – Picnic in the Park

19 September 2017

Westmeath Civil Defence hosted a great ‘Picnic in the Park’ day in Mullingar on Sunday 17th September.  The initiative proved a great promotional event for Westmeath Civil Defence, with great interaction with the public from CPR/AED demos to the ambulance and rib and throw bags. A lovely positive way to sign off the Summer.

Meath, Sand Yachting

15 September 2017

Meath Civil Defence members from Duleek and Dunshaughlin units covered the European Sand Yachting Championships from Monday 11th September – Wednesday 13th September  at Bettystown Beach.            

Listowel Races

11 September 2017

Day 1 at Listowel Races providing Ambulance cover, mobile first aid patrols and staffing of medical centre.

Sand Yacht Racing – Meath Civil Defence

11 September 2017

Sand Yacht racing duty on Bettystown beach this morning. Thanks to the volunteers from Duleek, Navan 1 and Trim units for volunteering today. Sand Yacht Racing Bettystown Photographs

Liffey Swim – Dublin Civil Defence

11 September 2017

Dublin Civil Defence provided Command and Control, 4 Rescue Boats and 3 Ambulances for the annual event. Liffey Swim Photographs  

Kerry Water Outage

4 September 2017

Volunteers from Kerry Civil Defence have been assisting the Council in dealing with the water shortage in Listowel. The water shortage was caused by a breakdown in the water pumping system. Volunteers delivered bottled water door to door in Listowel, particularly to the elderly and housebound. 12 volunteers were deployed on Sunday 3rd September in… Read More

All Ireland Homecomings

4 September 2017

Galway and Waterford Civil Defence Units will be assisting during the homecoming of the teams from yesterdays All Ireland hurling finals in Croke Park. About 18 volunteers, including 2 ambulances, will be on duty in Ballinasloe this afternoon for the civic reception for the victorious Galway teams. Waterford Civil Defence will have a large number… Read More

Dunmore East: Multi-Agency Exercise

4 September 2017

On Saturday 2nd September Civil Defence took part in a multi-agency exercise preparing for a wide range of marine emergencies. The exercise was co-ordinated by the Irish Coast. It involved the Air Corps, the Navy, the RNLI, the Commissioners of Irish Lights, the Revenue cutter, the Red Cross, Mountain Rescue, Irish Water Safety, the Irish… Read More

Clare Civil Defence Search & Rescue

30 August 2017

Clare, Search & Rescue A 50 year old man reported missing over the weekend , and for whom a massive search had been launched was rushed to hospital last night, 29th August after he was found alive near his home by members of Clare Civil Defence.  

Fleadh Cheoil 2017 – Ennis

24 August 2017

In what was a very busy week for Clare Civil Defence at the Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis last week, they still managed to make time for the residents of Carrigoran House Nursing Home who were treated to a great day out at the celebration. Clare Civil Defence transported residents from the nursing home into Ennis… Read More