Westmeath Civil Defence

25/09/2026

Our Search & Recovery Unit continues to assist in an on-going multi-agency search in Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath.

We have been working alongside Search & Recovery Units from County Longford Scuba Divers, Athlone Sub Aqua Club, Lough Derg Sub Aqua Club, Offaly Search and Recovery, Roscommon Sub Aqua, Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club, Blackwater Sub Aqua Club as well as Westmeath Civil Defence and An Garda Siochana.

A sincere thank you to all clubs and organisations who continue to to participate in this search operation.

A special word of thanks also to the volunteers on the shore keeping everyone fuelled with warm food and drinks.

15/09/2026

A big shout out to our crew who gave up their time today to assist the Civil Defence Branch at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan in Tullamore.

05/09/2026

Thanks to everyone involved today at The Blue Light Services Day in Mullingar. A great turn out in recognition of the fantastic men and women in all the services.
Westmeath County Council
Mullingar community first responders Registered charity number 20205833
Mullingar Fire Brigade
An Garda Síochána Westmeath
Order of Malta Ireland- Ambulance Corps- Mullingar Unit

04/09/2026

A National Support Services (Blue Light Day) will take place this Saturday in Mullingar Town Park from 11am to 2pm..

In attendance will be An Garda Síochána, National Ambulance Service, Westmeath Fire and Rescue, Westmeath Civil Defence and Mullingar Order of Malta..

Hopefully we will have good weather for this event.

Westmeath County Council
Order of Malta Ireland- Ambulance Corps- Mullingar Unit
Westmeath Civil Defence Westmeath Examiner Westmeath Topic

31/08/2026

Come along to Mullingar Town Park to say hello on Saturday

24/08/2026

See you all there on the day!

🚨🚔🚒🚑🚐 Blue light day!

We are delighted to announce that there will be a blue light day held at Mullingar Town park on Saturday the 5th of September from 11am to 2pm

A number of emergency services will be present including An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service, Westmeath Fire Service, Westmeath Civil Defence and the Order of Malta.. 🤝

There will be lots to see on display on the day..

15/07/2026

Great work by all involved, thank you to our volunteer drone pilots who responded at very short notice and stayed as long as they were needed.

Westmeath Fire and Rescue Service crews remain in attendance at the scene of a significant forest fire in the Milltownpass area, adjacent to the M6.

29/06/2026

A National Long Service Medal Award Ceremony for Civil Defence members with 30, 40 and 50 years' Service was held in McKee Barracks, Dublin on Saturday last 27th June 2026. Four members from Westmeath were presented with medals for service, by Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for European Affairs and at the Department of Defence, Thomas Byrne, T.D. Commander P.J. Fitzpatrick, First Officer Ben Palmer and Second Officer Arthur Dunne were awarded 30 years' medals and Civil Defence Officer Brian Gillen was awarded a 50 years’ medal. The ceremony was arranged by the Civil Defence Branch of the Department of Defence. The event was attended and addressed by Cep Carty, Principal Officer, Civil Defence Branch, Assistant Secretary, Department of Defence Jason Kearney and Minister Byrne. A pre-presentation reception was held in the NCO's Mess, with a musical ensemble provided by members of the No. 1 Army Band. The day was very well organised and proceeded in a relaxed, enjoyable and nice way, which the Medal Recipients and Guests greatly enjoyed. The Civil Defence Branch staff's preparatory work was much in evidence throughout the day.
Westmeath County Council

09/06/2026

Congrats to our very own Rachel Raleigh who recently completed a NQEMT course with Civil Defence and today learned that she is now a qualified EMT. Well done Rachel.

05/02/2026

Westmeath Civil Defence offers our deepest sympathies to Limerick Civil Defence Officer Cecilia on the sad passing of her sister Lorraine and to all Lorraine’s colleagues in Limerick Civil Defence, may she rest in peace.

Castletroy View, Old Singland Road, Limerick.