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Sligo – Darkness Into Light 2015

19 May 2015

Approximately 2,000 people turned out to take part in the Pieta House Darkness into Light dawn walk in Sligo held on Saturday 9th May raising much needed funds to raise awareness and spread the message of suicide prevention, reminding people that even after the darkest night, daylight will come. This was the third year for… Read More

Re-Dedication of St Mel’s Cathedral Longford

19 May 2015

Longford Civil Defence assisted by Offaly Civil Defence provided Ambulance and First Aid cover at the official re-dedication of the recently refurbished St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford. The Cathedral which was completely destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve 2009 was opened to the public at Christmas 2014. On Sunday 17th May the congregation which included… Read More

Donegal Civil Defence Supporting Darkness into Light Walk 2015

14 May 2015

More than 3,500 people turned out to take part in three dawn walks across Donegal last weekend (9th – 10th May) for Pieta house’s annual Darkness into Light fund raising and awareness event. This event is run annually to spread the message of suicide prevention, reminding people that even after the darkest night, daylight will… Read More

Malin Head to Mizen Head Charity Cycle – 13th-16th May 2015

11 May 2015

In aid of Living Links – Supporting the Suicide Bereaved in West Cork & The Friends of Jamie Wall Ten members of Cork West Civil Defence will undertake a 644km four day cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head from May 13-16, with all proceeds of the cycle going to Charity. Two West Cork organisations… Read More

Leitrim Boat Crew assists Cruiser in Difficulty

7 May 2015

At 10.30am on Wednesday 6th May Leitrim Civil Defence was requested to provide assistance to a Cruiser aground on Drumharlow Lake on the Shannon. The operation was coordinated by Malin Head Coastguard. The Civil Defence Boat Crew responded and arrived at the search area at 11.10am. A 37 ft Cruiser was located aground in the… Read More

April Photo of the Month Competition Winner

7 May 2015

Congratulations to Jim Murray, Mayo Civil Defence on winning April’s Photo of the Month Competition. A €50 One4All voucher is on its way to you. The competition is open again for May – 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 should be… Read More

Dublin Welfare Unit supports Dublin Fire Service Crews at Ballymount

7 May 2015

On Wednesday 29th April Dublin Civil Defence was tasked to provide welfare for Dublin Fire Service crews at the site of a large fire in Ballymount. From 2.30pm to 11pm the Civil Defence Welfare Team provided welfare from the catering vehicle for the Dublin Fire service personnel, Gardaí and concerned owners of the Industrial Units… Read More

Paramedics TV Programme

5 May 2015

Irish Daily Mail interview with Katrina Sheerin from the TV show Paramedics, Katrina explains how she joined the Search & Rescue division of Civil Defence before becoming a paramedic. Irish Daily Mail interview with Katrina Sheerin 01/05/2015 who features in the TV show Paramedics

Cork West Malin Head to Mizen Head Cycle

5 May 2015

TEN members of Cork West Civil Defence will undertake a 644km four day cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head from May 13th-16th, with all proceeds of the cycle going to charity. News Article from the Southern Star 02/05/2015: Cork West CD Malin Head to Mizen Head

Emergency First Responder MCQs at Civil Defence College – Saturday 25th April 2015

27 April 2015

A total of 125 Civil Defence Volunteer members attended an Emergency First Responder (EFR) MCQ session at the Civil Defence college on Saturday 25th April. There was a very high pass rate and those successful will now proceed to the practical examinations on 9th & 10th May 2015.