Tánaiste presents Clare Civil Defence volunteers with medals for decades of service
Officer Brendan Fitzgerald First Officer Shane Moylan were presented with long service medals at a national ceremony in Trinity College Dublin
Two members of Clare Civil Defence were presented with medals for decades-long careers of "unwavering commitment and dedication".
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin presented long service medals to over 100 members of Civil Defence from across the country in a national ceremony in Trinity College Dublin on Friday, March 8.
The medals were awarded to members for their 30, 40, 50 and even 60 years of service in the Civil Defence.
Two Clare Civil Defence volunteers were presented with medals. First Officer Brendan Fitzgerald was presented with a 40-year medal and First Officer Shane Moylan was presented with a 30-year medal.
"A huge congratulations to both Brendan and Shane for their unwavering commitment and dedication to providing a professional and valued service to the community", Clare County Council said in a statement.
Speaking at the event, the Tánaiste said: "I am delighted to formally honour the long and distinguished years of service of these Civil Defence members," adding that "the Civil Defence plays an essential role in so many aspects of daily life, whether responding to search and rescue, flooding or other events.”