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Civil Defence Participation in the 1916 Commemorations

24 March 2016

Civil Defence will play an important part in Sundays 1916 commemoration event  in Dublin. 100 Civil Defence volunteers will take part in the main parade through the city centre. The parade will also include a Civil Defence boat and some vehicles. As well as the volunteers in the parade, a further 150 volunteers will be… Read More

Kerry Civil Defence – Appreciation Dinner

23 March 2016

Approximately 60 members of Kerry Civil Defence attended a dinner on Saturday 19th March at the Manor Hotel Tralee. This enjoyable event was organised in appreciation of the outstanding service given by Kerry Civil Defence volunteers during the prolonged bad weather of the past winter. Long Service medals were also presented to a number of… Read More

Avian Flu & Boating Exercise

16 March 2016

An Avian flu and boating exercise was held at the National Rowing Centre at Farran, Cork on 12th March. There were three elements to the exercise. Firstly, the Department of Agriculture did a workshop on the donning and doffing of protective equipment over a drysuit. In the event of an avian flu incident Civil Defence… Read More

Proclamation Day Celebration, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

16 March 2016

Two Members of Monaghan Civil Defence Marie Brady & Des Cunningham were invited by Carrickmacross Municipal District to assist at the Carrickmacross Proclamation Day Ceremony. Marie read the Proclamation and Des raised the Irish flag. Included in the photos are members of Monaghan County Council & Cathaoirleach Noel Keelan Photos from Proclamation Day Celebration Carrickmacross  

Mayo Civil Defence – Chain of Survival

15 March 2016

Mayo Civil Defence Volunteers completed an essential link in the Chain of Survival last Sunday during a cycle race when a 39-year old cyclist suffered a cardiac arrest; the patient is making a full recovery in hospital. This is evidence that all the training and having the equipment works, and in this instance the key… Read More

February Photo of the Month Winner

11 March 2016

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

Civil Defence Review Newsletter

10 March 2016

Link below to our recent Civil Defence Review Newsletter.  Hard copies will also be available through your CDO shortly. Civil Defence Newsletter.pdf

Civil Defence Graduation 2016

8 March 2016

Congratulations to all who graduated today at the Civil Defence College for the following courses: Voluntary Sector Training Skills – QQI Level 6 A train the trainer programme which prepares learners to implement student centred teaching practices in a variety of traditional and non tradition environments. It exposes the learners to teaching methodologies and learning… Read More

Laois Civil Defence – Swifterwater Course Durrow

2 March 2016

Photos from the recent Swiftwater Course in Durrow, Co Laois Laois Civil Defence Swiftwater Course Photos  

Kerry Civil Defence – 4X4 Driving Course

23 February 2016

Kerry Civil Defence attended a 4×4 driving course recently at which six of the units key members gained invaluable experience and knowledge for driving 4×4 vehicles across different terrain. The course was designed with Civil Defence operational activities in mind. The course objectives that discussed with Millbrook Off Road Centre for the selected drivers was… Read More