Pictures by Gerard McHugh Photography.
Donegal Civil Defence held its annual presentation of awards in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, last weekend.
Members of Donegal Civil defence who received certicates for Cardiac First Responder – Community Level ,Cardiac First Responder – Advanced Level at the Donegal Civil Defence awards night held in the Villa Rose Ballybofey ,Included in the photo are front row (l-r) Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
Last July Donegal County Council, having considered the voluntary contribution of the Donegal Civil Defence Members, endorsed the decision to acknowledge the work and commitment of each and every volunteer, past and present in their role.
The award was presented on the night by Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach to Mr Paidin Doherty (main pic), Civil Defence County Commander, who received the award on behalf of the members.
Former Donegal Civil Defence members who attended the at the Donegal Civil Defence awards night held in the Villa Rose Ballybofey . Back row (l-r) Hugo Boyle, Margaret Boyle, Joe Breslin ,Kathleen Callaghan and Packie Bonner .Picured are front row (l-r) Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
Other awards presented on the night were Training Certification, Long Service Medals and Officer Promotions. The Dept of Defence was represented on the night by Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principal, Roscrea, who presented the training certificates.
Members of Donegal Civil defence who received awards for LifeJacket Competency for Emergency Servicess, pictured are back row (l-r) Gavin Stewart,Peter Wright, Martin McBrearty, Joe Redden,Tristian Whitney . David Leonard, Andrew Walsh and Phonsie McAteer Front row (l-r) Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
Mr. John McLaughlin, CE, Donegal County Council, presented 10 years Service Medals to Amy Bradley (Letterkenny MD), Donal Bonner (Stranorlar MD), Phonsie McAteer, (Milford MD), Paul Dunnion (Stranorlar MD) and Martin McBrearty (Donegal MD).
Members of Donegal Civil defence who received awards for People & Manual Handling Awards, pictured are back row (l-r) Paidin Doherty , Paddy Byrne, Paul Dunnion
Marian Boylan ,Tristian Whitney , Jackie McCrudden, Andrew Walsh and Karl Murtagh . Front row (l-r) Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
During his speech, Mr John McLaughlin acknowledged the service of all the volunteers and in particular the service of, Mr. James Dolan, Stranorlar, who has given 50 years continuous service to Civil Defence. James will be presented with his award, at a function in Dublin on 7 th March, where the medals for service of 30yrs , 40yrs and 50yrs will be presented.
Members of Donegal Civil defence who received ten years service medals pictured bak row (l-r) Donal Bonner, Phonsie McAteer, Amy Bradley, Paul Dunnion and Martin McBrearty. Front row (l-r) Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems and Emergency Services, presented 3 rd Officer Promotions to Martin McBrearty (Donegal MD), Amy Bradley (Letterkenny MD). Second Officer Promotions were also presented to Davy Leonard (Milford MD), Leno Da Silva – (Letterkenny MD), Pat Flynn, (Stranorlar MD) and Paul Dunnion (Stranorlar MD).
Members of Donegal Civil defence who received who received officer promotion awards , pictured bak row (l-r) Pat Flynn – Stranorlar Municipal District , Davy Leonard – Milford Municipal District, Paul Dunnion – Stranorlar Municipal District ,Amy Bradley – Letterkenny Municipal District and Martin McBrearty – Donegal Municipal District. Front row (l-r) Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
Members of Donegal Civil defence members Peter Wright and Joe Redden who received certificates for Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency (DRONES) A1 / A3 Categories Open Sub Category and A2 Open Sub Category pictured bak row (l-rRemote Pilot Certificate of Competency (DRONES) A1 / A3 Categories ,Included in the photo are Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Front row (l-r) Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach , Donegal County Council , and Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
Peter Wright 2nd from the left who received Missing Person Search Instructor certificate at the Donegal Civil Defence awards night held in the Villa Rose Ballybofey .Included in the photo are Mr. Garry Martin, Director of Service, Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services, Mr. John McLaughlin, CEO, Donegal County Council, Edel Flynn Civil Defence Officer Donegal Civil Defence , Ms. Roisin McGuire, Civil Defence College Principle, Roscrea and Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Leas Cathaoirleach, Photo by Gerard McHugh photography
