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Roscommon Civil Defence – Annual Awards Night

27 April 2017

On Friday April 7th Roscommon Civil Defence held their annual Awards Night in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon Town. There were certificates awarded to the volunteers on the night for various disciplines, a number of volunteers received their 10 Year Service Medals, Derek Nolan received the 20 Year Service Medal. Special guests that were in attendance on… Read More

Graduation 2017

26 April 2017

Congratulations to all 71 graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician, Voluntary Sector Training Skills, People Handling Instructor & Manual Handling Instructor Programmes today in Roscrea.  These are national accredited awards, reflecting the skills and competence of participants from Civil Defence, National Ambulance Service & Defence Forces. A special congratulations to Thomas Durney & Catherine Flynn… Read More

March Photo of the Month Winner

13 April 2017

Congratulations to Tiarnan Doherty, Donegal Civil Defence on winning the March Photo of the Month Competition. A €50 One4All voucher is on its way to you. #cdphotoofthemonth The competition is open again for April – if you’re not in you can’t win. There will be a €50 One for All voucher awarded to the winner each month. Entries for… Read More

Flood Evacuation & Rest Centre Exercise Cabra 04/03/2017

11 April 2017

Flood evacuation & Rest Centre exercise in Cabra, Dublin on 04.03.17 with Dublin Civil Defence, Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána. Video footage provided by Emergency Times.

Regional Exercise Meath – 8th April 2017

9 April 2017

Meath Civil Defence hosted their Regional Exercise in Tara Mines on Saturday 8th April 2017.  4 counties took part in the competition: Dublin, Wexford, Cavan and Monaghan. There were three competitive sites for the overall competition (Casualty, Search & Communications), also a footdrill exercise and a workshop on Mine Rescue. The day’s activities were followed by a prize giving… Read More

Leitrim Search & Recovery Operation

7 April 2017

On Friday 31st March Leitrim Civil Defence was activated by Gardaí  to assist in the search for two persons reported missing in the Marina area in Carrick on Shannon. The Boat Crew arrived on the scene at 12.50 pm, within 50 minutes of the call-out.  A body was located shortly after and removed from the… Read More

Cathaoirleach Commends Civil Defence Volunteers

5 April 2017

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has paid tribute to the Civil Defence Volunteers and asked people to reflect on the valued role they play in our community. The Cathaoirleach was speaking at the Civil Defence National Exercise which was held on 1st April, where the local volunteers were joined by teams… Read More

Regional Exercises Sligo – 1st April 2017

5 April 2017

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has paid tribute to the Civil Defence Volunteers and asked people to reflect on the valued role they play in our community. The Cathaoirleach was speaking at the Civil Defence National Exercise which was held on 1st April, where the local volunteers were joined by teams… Read More

Bulk Food Production Course – McKee Barracks

5 April 2017

Civil Defence volunteers from Meath, Waterford and Wexford are taking part in a Bulk Food Production course in McKee Barracks this week.  Today they are in the Glen feeding 120 army personnel.

Mayo Civil Defence – Rescue 116 Search

5 April 2017

Taken from Mayo Civil Defences’ Facebook page: Civil Defence continue to assist The Irish Coast Guard and An Garda Síochána in the ongoing search for the missing crew of Rescue 116. Today an SUA (Drone) unit is travelling to Blacksod from Laois. They will be supported on the ground by Mayo members. The support to… Read More