Longford volunteers presented with commemorative medals as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Civil Defence in Ireland

Volunteers from County Longford, along with Civil Defence Officer Emma Reid and Assistant Civil Defence Officer Peter Keenan recently joined over 300 volunteers at a commemorative event, held by the Department of Defence in Maynooth University, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Civil Defence in Ireland. 
Volunteers from ten other units were present at the second of three events being held nationally. 
Commemorative medals were presented to volunteers by Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence at the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of Defence, Thomas Byrne, TD and Secretary General, Department of Defence, Ms Jacqui McCrum. 
Also in attendance at the event were Principal Officer, Department of Defence, branch staff Cep Carty, Leas Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Niall Gannon and Director of Services, Longford County Council Barbara Heslin.