News

Louth Civil Defence CFR Scheme responds to over 50 calls

10 November 2023

Louth Civil Defence, in conjunction with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has formed a Community First Response (CFR) group which responds to life threatening 999 emergencies within County Louth. Since its formation in November 2022, the scheme has responded to over 50 emergency call outs throughout the entire county. They receive automatic notification to certain… Read More

Donegal Civil Defence Search Operation

8 November 2023

On Saturday morning 4th November, Donegal Civil Defence was tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist with a multi-agency missing person search in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny. Civil Defence Swiftwater Crew, Kayak Unit, Drone Team and Incident Command vehicle were deployed to the scene to assist in the search of the River Swilly. The… Read More

Search Operation, Cregmore, Co Galway

6 November 2023

On Saturday morning 28th October, Galway Civil Defence was activated by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing person in the Cregmore area of County Galway. Since Saturday, Civil Defence Boat crews using sonar, with the assistance of Mayo Civil Defence Drone crews and the Dublin K9 Unit  have being conducting… Read More

Glengarrif Search Operation, Cork

2 November 2023

Since early morning, 31st October Cork West Civil Defence with assistance from Cork North and East Civil Defence colleagues and Kerry Civil Defence colleagues have been searching for a missing elderly lady in the Glengarriff area. The body of the missing lady was recovered yesterday, 1st November. May she rest in peace.

Passing of Former Civil Defence Board Chairman, Joe Meagher

2 November 2023

Civil Defence is saddened to learn of the recent passing of the former Chairman of the Civil Defence Board, Mr. Joe Meagher of Oola, Co. Limerick. Joe chaired the Board from 2005-2011. Joe Meagher, Main Street, Oola, Co. Limerick, October 31st 2023, peacefully at home.  Beloved husband of the late Mary and father-in-law of the… Read More

Wexford Civil Defence – Search Operation

1 November 2023

On Tuesday 31st October Wexford Civil Defence was tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist with a multi-agency missing person search in Rosslare.  Thankfully the persons was located by the Coast Guard Helicopter and airlifted to hospital –  a great interagency result. Well done all.

Longford Halloween Events

1 November 2023

Longford volunteers gave up their time over the last few days to provide medical cover at various Halloween events around the county. Thankfully everyone had a safe and enjoyable time.

Dublin Civil Defence – Halloween Events

1 November 2023

Tuesday 31st October proved a busy day and night for Dublin Civil Defence covering Halloween events with Fire and Medical Cover in Balbriggan, Malahide, Swords, Ballymun, Finglas, Sheriff Street and Sean McDermot Street.

Cork West Duties, October 2023

27 October 2023

The following are some of the operational duties undertaken by Cork West Civil Defence during October: Missing Person Search Operation, Dinagh – Drone Pilots, Boat Crew, Search Teams, Incident Control GAA Tournament – Medical Responder Duty Severe Weather Response, Midleton – Boat crew, Swiftwater Responders, Welfare Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race (SCAR) 2023 – Safety Boat,… Read More

Cork West Annual Training Camp – Bere Island

27 October 2023

On the weekend of the 13th -15th October 2023, 30 volunteers attended the Cork West Annual Training Camp on Bere Island. The main objectives of the Training Camp were: Team Building Communication Skills Search and Rescue Skills Search and Rescue Exercise. TEAM BUILDING AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS On Saturday morning volunteers participated in several team challenges…. Read More