Oranmore Civil Defence

19/06/2026

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Title: Civil Defence Trainers. Vacancy type: publicjobs. Department/Organisation: Department of Defence. Location: Dublin, Tipperary. Advertising Date: 19/06/2026, 09:35. Closing Date:

18/06/2026

Civil Defence training spans a very wide variety of skills, creating many different opportunities for Unit .

Last evening, we were delighted to welcome Loughrea Civil Defence OIC Robbie to Oranmore to commence a Rescue 3 Europe Swiftwater and Flood Awareness Course for our members.
This training serves as both a refresher for existing members and introduction for new members.
This training ensures our members are aware of potential hazards when operating around water, the appropriate PPE to be used and actions should they find themselves in the water while also acting as a precursor for future training activities building the skills of all unit members.

Immediately after training, 2 unit members called upon their medical training and responded to an incident in support of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) as .

Civil Defence.. When you need us.. We're there!!
Galway County Council Galway City Council Fire and Rescue Galway

13/06/2026

Congratulations to all the successful candidates and well done to everyone who supported their development. 👏👏

07/06/2026

An incredibly busy few weeks has seen our unit grow with new members (Welcome to all 🫡), expand skills completing a number of courses and today, we're out supporting Classic Fest 2026 in the Galway Race Course.
Delighted to have GalwayCity Unit colleagues alongside us - Thanks lads.

⚠️ Recruiting ⚠️
Want to learn new skills?
Want to meet new people?
Want to practise skills you already have?

An 📧 to [email protected] gets the ball rolling..

Galway City Council Galway County Council Civil Defence Ireland

24/05/2026

A beautiful weekend kicked off Friday evening when one of our Unit Ambulance crews supported a community event, ensuring a safe night for over 600 local teenagers.

Saturday brought the team back together with colleagues from across Galway, to be recognised for their continued contribution to safety and community support.
Joined by Galway County Caithoirleach Cllr David Collins, Civil Defence HQs Niall Ui Mhurchu and Chief Fire Officer Gerry O'Malley, members received the Civil Defence 75yr Anniversary Medal 🏅, Some received promotions 🫡 and others received 10 and 20 year service medals respectively.
A great event was had and very well done to everyone involved.

Civil Defence.. When you need us, We're there!

Loughrea Civil Defence
Clonberne Civil Defence
Ballinasloe Civil Defence
Galway Civil Defence

19/05/2026

Here's a shout out to the Volunteers of the World on this National Volunteers Week 2026..

Just in case you hadnt noticed, We are incredibly proud of all who pull on the uniform and give their time for the betterment of our communities.
Thank You All.

Civil Defence.. When you need us.. We're there!

Galway City Council Galway County Council Fire and Rescue Galway Clonberne Civil Defence Ballinasloe Civil Defence Galway Civil Defence Loughrea Civil Defence

17/05/2026

A first occasion for County Galway to host the National Famine Commemoration and it is widely supported by Galway, Ballinasloe and Oranmore Units respectively.
Former President and proud Galway man Michael D Higgins was delighted to see the multi-unit team on site and even came for a photo. 🫡😁
Well done everyone and Thank you all 👏

Civil Defence.. When you need us, We're there!!

09/05/2026

An early but incredibly worthwhile morning for some of our team, supporting Darkness Into Light Oranmore, working alongside An Garda Síochána Galway and Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit

Thank you all 👏
Civil Defence Ireland
Galway County Council
Galway City Council
Fire and Rescue Galway

08/05/2026

We are getting lots of queries about how to join our Unit so here goes.. (This is relevant to joining all Galway Civil Defence Units)..

1️⃣You must be over 18 years of age
2️⃣Email Galway Civil Defence Officer [email protected] and express an interest
3️⃣You will need to complete Garda vetting for the voluntary role
4️⃣ You will need to complete HSE Ireland Children First online training program

Once complete you will be linked with your local Unit Officer (This is the Officer in Charge of your unit!)
- This Officer, or a designated member within the local Unit, will then guide you through Induction Training along with other mandatory training within your unit including:
-- PHECC Cardiac First Responder
-- Manual Handling

-You do not need any previous qualifications✅️
-You do not need a driving licence✅️

If you are interested in learning new skills, making new friends, practising skills you already have, enjoying new experiences.. then we may have a place for you 😁

Civil Defence, When you need us.. We're there!

Ballinasloe Civil Defence
Clonberne Civil Defence
Loughrea Civil Defence
Galway Civil Defence

03/05/2026

Practise makes perfect.. a busy weekend and a huge team effort saw volunteer members from GalwayCity, Ballinasloe and Clonberne Units join us in Oranmore for a People Handling Re-Certification training course.

These groups sessions, led by our dedicated in-house instructors, allow strengthening of knowledge and practise, along with great discussion and ensures all members have the opportunity to maintain qualifications.
Well done to everyone 👏

Galway County Council Galway City Council Civil Defence Ireland