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Some local training in Lough Mohra and Galway this morning. Great to see everyone out and about enjoying the summer 🫣 dogs enjoying themselves anyway. See all those happy pups 👏
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Oh my god. This is so much tragedy for one family
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues in Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team of the deceased at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🕯️🙏On Tuesday 2nd July 2024 Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team were tasked to the Benbulben forest walk area, where a climber had sustained a serious injury.
Two local climbers were out climbing a gully above the Benbulben Forest Walk when the accident occurred.
The climber, a local man in his forties, slipped while climbing the gully, sustaining a serious head injury. Both climbers were active members of Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team.
15 Mountain Rescue volunteers responded to the call and rushed to the scene. They were accompanied by two ambulances from the National ambulance Service and Members of An Garda Siochána. Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 118 was dispatched from Strandhill to assist in the operation.
A helicopter rescue from the mountain could not be attempted due to the location and prevailing winds but was able to provide extra illumination from the helicopter as the light began to fade. Four paramedics attended the scene alongside mountain rescue personnel and despite their best efforts they could not revive our colleague.
He was lifted onto a stretcher to be lowered off the mountain. The operation to retrieve our colleague was very precarious as the terrain was very steep and the weather started to deteriorate, making conditions very difficult underfoot. A brake rope was deployed on the stretcher to assist with extraction off the mountain. Despite the worsening conditions there was a concerted effort by all team members to bring our friend home.
As a team we are all devastated at the loss of our friend and colleague, for almost decade he was a dedicated member of the team coming to assist those in need. He was compassionate, professional, friendly and always had a big smile wherever you would meet him. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family at what is a very difficult time. We would also like to reassure the public that as we go through this period of mourning that the team is fully operational and ready to respond to anyone who may get into difficulty in the upland areas of Sligo and Leitrim.
Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team wish to thank An Garda Siochána, the National Ambulance Service and Coast Guard Rescue 118 for their assistance in the operation.
Lima 5 still on the hill
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Condolence and deepest Sympathy to family and friends. Sorry to the lost of your friend &Colleague. Rest In peace
SO sad 😢Deepest condolences to the deceased family & friends and of those who worked so hard to help their colleague . RIP 🙏🏻
Condolences to his Family and Friends. May he Rest in Peace
So sad condolences to family & friends 🧡
Condolences to everyone MAY HE RIP 🙏
Very sad news, condolences to you all on the loss of your colleague and friend.
I think it is harder when you know the person personally.... So sorry for all losing your friend and colleague....
God bless 🙏🍀✌️
So sad, so sorry for your trouble. 🤗
💖Comhbhrón libh go léir..Brónach..Solas na nAingeal ar a Anam uasal agus gach duine a bhí "leis" gx💖🙏🙏🙏
Condolences to his family and friends may he rest in peace 🙏
Search for hiker focused on coastline after items found
Search for hiker focused on coastline after items found
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The search for a 46-year-old hiker is now being concentrated along the coastline after the discovery of personal property on Banna Beach.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #17 day 4 (for dog teams)
Sunday 30th June, SARDA Ireland joined the interagency search for a missing hiker in the Mount Brandon area. 4 dogs teams were tasked today. Winnie with Flame, Sean with Ben, Helen with Rosie, Mick with Ziggy.
Some of the handlers worked alongside their local teams of South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue while others went with Kerry Mountain Rescue Team members covering vast upland areas. The teams have worked tirelessly all day. This brings the total number of dog teams used to 8 over the 4 days. Well done everyone.
Other agencies involved Galway Mountain Rescue Team Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team Irish Coast Guard RNLI Rescue 115 #iveraghcoastguard #dinglecoastguard #glenderr #fenitrnli
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Thank you for all your tireless work, you are all amazing people & amazing dogs !! 👏🙏
Thank you all for your hard work ❤️
Angel blessings on all dogs/SARDA handlers and all other agencies..🙏🙏🙏
Well done SARDA
Louise and Jean were assessors this weekend over in the Isle of Man. Well done
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Well done Olivia and Mop from Helen and Rosie
Congratulations 🥳
Busy weekend with our SARDA teams throughout the country.
We have 4 operational teams in Kerry on a search.
The Galway crew did some training this morning. Jager tried out his new training jacket after getting his green tag at last national training weekend. The Wicklow crew did some woodland searching.
Handlers Louise and Jean were assessing over with Search and Rescue Dog Association (Isle of Man)
Working hard to be prepared for when were called upon. Keep up the good work everyone 👏
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Vital in difficult SAR Ops. 👊🏻
SARDA Ireland have 4 dog teams on the ground today.
Volunteers join emergency services in search for hiker
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More than 70 rescue volunteers and emergency services personnel are taking part in the search for a hiker who has been missing from Cnoc Bhréanainn in Co Kerry for a week.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Stay safe everyone, thoughts are with you all.
Orla Gillespie cáirde lé Croí Mór 🙏👍
CALLOUTS AND APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ON MISSING PERSON: The team was tasked by AGS on Tuesday afternoon to search for a missing male hillwalker on Mount Brandon. He was last seen near the summit of Mount Brandon on Sunday last at approximately 15.30. Please see a photograph of the man attached. The team is seeking information from anyone who may have seen this man at any stage on the hill or around the general Brandon area from Sunday afternoon onwards. If you have any information, please contact Dingle Garda Station.
The search has been ongoing for the past 3 days with assistance from SARDA, Dingle Coast Guard, and Coast Guard Heli R115.
Extensive ground and air searches have been carried out since the alarm was raised on Tuesday, but unfortunately the casualty has yet to be located. Weather and visibility have deteriorated considerably in the last 36 hours making for difficult search conditions.
We would like to acknowledge the support and incredible hospitality of the locals in the Brandon/Cloghane area, who have kept us fuelled with endless supplies of food, teas and coffees. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Special mention also to the SARDA dog teams who have worked with us through some less than ideal conditions in the last couple of days.
The search operation will continue over the weekend.
In other news, the team responded to a separate incident late last night on Carrauntoohil after a male hillwalker fell while descending Br. O'Shea's route. The man was treated on scene for a suspected collarbone fracture and lowered to safety, while two of his companions were also assisted off the hill. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.
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🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #17 day 3
27th June,
Two more fresh dogs joined the search today as the weather had cleared up a bit. Martina with Ellie and Helen with Rosie arrived early morning and made their way to their search areas. They methodically searched their assigned areas. They cleared large areas of ground. The search continues and SARDA remains available to assist where needed.
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🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #17 day 2
26th June, day 2 of search with Kerry Mountain Rescue Team on Mount Brandon. Angela with Sly attend the scene and commenced searching assigned area. They worked tirelessly covering vast areas. They were stood down late afternoon. The search continues......
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Best of luck,
the search continues - SARDA commitment & assistance is truly appreciated.
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #17
Tuesday 25th June, SARDA Ireland were tasked at approximately 2 pm by An Garda Síochána to assist Kerry Mountain Rescue Team in the search for a missing hiker in the Mount Brandon area. Jean with Trakr and Mike with Rhea were tasked to the area. Upon arrival on scene they were briefed by KMRT and given areas to search. So far they have cleared a number of areas. The search continues tomorrow with further dog teams to assist. More to follow
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Fingers crossed for a great outcome for the hiker & Wishing the dogs & handlers a great result 🙏🤞
God bless the dog crews & search, & prayers for a positive outcome
Good luck I hope everything will come to a good outcome
Good luck, hopefully the hiker will be found soon.
Hope hiker is found safe and well
Good luck, hopefully a good outcome
Hoping and praying they found my brother in law Sebastian, he has been missing now for 3 days. We're really worried about him 😔🙏🙏
Good luck to all dog teams.
Best of luck.
Marvellous work, bless you.
What a fantastic achievement . Well done everyone 👏 thinking of our dear Caitriona around this time on what would be her birthday.
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Congratulations , well done 👏🎊
Local training over the weekend in various locations. Keep up the good work everyone
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Massive congratulations to our newest green tag teams, Jen with Scout and Conall with Jager who received their tags this weekend after passing their stage one training. They passed their stock, obedience and sequence tests and now move onto stage 2 training.
Well done to both teams and to everyone who helped get them to this stage. It takes the organisation as a whole to get teams through. Great to see everyone helping each other. The future is looking good for SARDA Ireland ☺️
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Well done scout and jager and handlers Jen & conall
Congratulations all.
Well done everyone👏👏
Well done. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Congratulations 🙌🏾
Congratulations 🎊
Well done guys👏👏
Well done all four of you… a moment that never fades 😀👍
West Region - Major Emergency Management Regional Seminar with the Voluntary Emergency Services (VES)
SARDA Ireland were Delighted to attend this seminar today at Galway Racecourse, an opportunity to learn, network and share with our Primary Response Agencies and colleagues from the VES
Audrey & Bailey and Edelle & Jessie had a great day and even had an impromptu heli training. It was great meeting everyone.
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Training in Killary/ Leenaun this weekend. Report to follow soon ☺️
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Have fun!
You'd never know what you'd find hiding in your shed. Lindsay found this hiking jacket from 1988. Must be from just after SARDA Ireland started out. What a cool patch. Thanks for sharing.
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There’s a blast from the past ❤️🐾🐾 Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Cool find!! I've a camp blanket I've had since I was a kid. It's covered in badges from everything from old swimming badges, places I've travelled, expedition companies I've worked with & things like this! Fab way to save memories!
Great mix of training from our handlers this weekend. Trailing, stock work, some air scenting and some hiking. Our teams are constantly working hard to better themselves and the organisation. Well done to everyone 👏
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🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #15
Friday 31st May at approximately 2 pm SARDA Ireland were tasked by Garda Síochána North Western Region to assist in the search for a missing person. Gardai had 2 areas of interest that required searching.
Search dog Bailey and Audrey we're deployed and got to work. The area was farmlands and rocky limestone ground with dense wooded areas. They cleared the areas tasked to them and finished up at 9pm.
The search continues with Gardai continuing their investigation.
Other agencies involved Galway Civil Defence
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Well done Bailey and Audrey McNicholas👍⭐️⭐️
Busy weekend of local training for our teams all over Ireland. From Galway to Wicklow to Tipperary. Dogs at various stages putting in the work to ensure they hone their skills and are prepared for upcoming assessments and also for operational work. It's these local sessions that help build these dog teams to fully operational Search dog teams ready to assist the Nation. Well done everyone.
A big thank you to all our fantastic volunteers who body week in week out. Without you guys our dog teams can't train. So a massive thank you 👏
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Fantastic weekend of local training in sunny conditions. Our fantastic doggies worked hard. Thanks to all our volunteers for all their hard work 👏
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Well done to all involved and dogs of course
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #14
Monday May 14th at approximately 11:30 a.m. SARDA Ireland were tasked by #longfordcivildefence to assist in the search for a vulnerable missing person in the Longford area. Ali Tobin with Dayze and Mike with Rhea responded with Gerry Tobin supporting. The teams searched a number of different areas tasked to them by the search management team. They were stood down late last night after clearing large areas. The search is ongoing.
Also involved in the search were An Garda Síochána
And many members of the public
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Hopefully this person is found safe
2 of our dog teams responding to this search yesterday.
Gardai launch urgent search for Longford OAP missing for days as appeal issued
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GARDAI have issued a public appeal to trace the whereabouts of a 79-year-old Longford man who has not been seen since last Sunday afternoon.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Busy few days training all over the country in our local groups. Such a joy to get out in this wonderful weather ☺️
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Cute student
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🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #13
Sunday 5th May at approximately 18:50, SARDA Ireland were tasked by Garda Síochána North Western Region to assist in the search for a vulnerable missing person in Charlestown Co Mayo. Audrey and Bailey were tasked to the area with Edelle in support. After being briefed by the Sgt on scene it was decided to search forestry nearby. The team searched for over an hour when news came in that the missing person was located safely in a different area.
Great result and great to see the inter agency involvement with the community.
Also tasked were Mayo Civil Defence Mayo Mountain Rescue
Galway Civil Defence
@laoiscivildefence
Roscommon Civil Defence
@mayocountyfireservice
An Garda Síochána helicopter AS
Many neighbours and the public from the area.
Well done everyone
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Well done Bailey ❣️and Co 👏👏
Well done Audrey Bailey & Edelle 👏 👏
Well done 👏🏼
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #12
Sunday 5th May, SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing 14 year old in the Inchadony area. Martina was having a well earned break in the area and responded with Ella to the call. Winnie with Flame and Helen with Rosie also responded. As the teams made their way to the scene thankfully the minor turned up safely. The teams were stood down. Well done all
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A busy weekend for our members. Our national training weekend is being held in Kerry this weekend. Great weather in the kingdom makes for enjoyable training as you can see from the smiles 😊. Some of our operational handler's attended a Search management course in Dublin with other Mountain Rescue Ireland teams. Lots learnt and information to share with the team. Well done everyone
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Maith na madraí agus an team uilig
The many different areas and teams all our handlers come from Mountain Rescue Ireland South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Mayo Mountain Rescue Galway Mountain Rescue Team Kerry Mountain Rescue Team . We also have members who are in the Civil defence and the Coast Guard. A brilliant group of people and their dogs
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This weekend Sean Taylor was mostly found on Cappamurra bog! Thanks for the fantastic shots 👏
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Beautiful dogs 🐕 ❤️
Brilliant action shots ❤️
Nice Shots! Like
Winnie and Flame headed west for their holidays and met up with Audrey and Bailey for some training in the bog. They did some article searching and it was a great success. They even got to see a local tractor run passing through 😂🚜
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Good dogs! What's a tractor run?
Busy weekend for our teams over the bank holiday. Pups in training for their stock test and other dogs honing their skills. Great weekend for it.
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Where do i go to get dogs stock trained?
Bailey had a busy morning attending the sod turning of the new Westport Irish Coast Guard building by @jackchamberstd . SARDA Ireland would like to thank the Westport unit for their invite and wishes them the best of luck in their new building.
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Well done Bailey and Audrey McNicholas
Well done 👍🏿
Audrey and Bailey were delighted to be invited to attend the sod turning of the new Westport Irish Coast Guard building. SARDA Ireland wishes them the best of luck.
Minister Jack Chambers turns sod on new €6.8m Westport Coast Guard Station
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Fantastic national training weekend in Tipperary. New practice's put in place and teams excelling throughout the stages. The future looks good for SARDA Ireland
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Great to see so many out, lovely day at the Vee on Saturday morning
Well done everyone and thanks for all you do . Stay Safe 🙏🏻
Soaking wet and still happy! 😃👍🏿♥️
Congratulations to our newest qualified green tag team Suzie and Blueberrie 🫐 after successfully completing their obedience, stock and sequence test they now move to stage 2 of their training. They were presented with their green tag and training jacket this weekend at national training after completing their sequence test. Well done team 👏 keep up the hard work
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Well done folks!
Congratulations 🎉
Great news congratulations 🙌
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Well done! Congratulations 🥂
Congratulations Blueberry and Suzie
Amazing, well done Suzie and Blue! 🥰
Keep on enjoying your move to a great search dog team.
👍🏽😉👍🏻🏆🏆🏆☘️
Well done 👍 I’m sure a lot of work went in to this training ❤️
Congratulations!! No pressure from now on! 🤣🤣😇
Congratulations Blueberrie & Suzie
Huge congratulations 🎊
Huge congrats Suzi and Blue, an epic team! So happy for you guys ❤️
Congrats
Huge congratulations to you both!
Well done Suzuki and Blueberries. Keep it up x
congratulations 👏🏻
Congratulations Suzie and Blueberrie!
Congratulations Blueberry and Suzie well done ⭐️⭐️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Maith Suzie agus Blueberrie👍🐕💖
Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️🇮🇪
Some of our members took part in parades around the country today. Winnie with Flame and Mike with Rhea in Cork. Audrey and Bailey in Westport Co Mayo. A great day was had by all 😊
South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association Mayo Mountain Rescue
National Services Day - Ireland
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Go Mairidís Beo 😌Today, we honour the memory of the R116 tragedy, remembering Dara, Mark, Paul, and Ciarán who left us on March 14th, 2017. Our hearts are with their families, friends, and colleagues during this time. Their legacy will forever live on in our hearts. #Rescue116 #CHC
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Last week Áine, Jean and Mike with their dogs Trakr, Evie, Rhea visited Stryker in Cork. Lovely meet and greet. Thanks to everyone who came and donated to us. Hopefully see some of you guys on the hills training sometime 😄
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🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 #10
SARDA Ireland were tasked yesterday evening at approximately 18:45 by South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association to assist in the Galtees. They had a location for missing hikers but due to low cloud and darkness they tasked the handlers attached to the team to the scene. Winnie with Flame, Mick with Ziggy and Helen with Rosie made their way up the hill, with Ali and Dayze on standby at base. SEMERA members found their way to the hikers first. The SARDA members assisted them on walking the people down safely to awaiting SEMERA vehicle.
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Well done all.
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 # 9. ⚠️ DOG FIND ⚠️
This morning at 11:30 An Garda Síochána in Waterford tasked SARDA Ireland to assist in the search for a missing person. They had located the persons vehicle and requested a dog team to assist as soon as possible. Mick Grant with Ziggy and Helen Connolly with Rosie were tasked to the scene.
After thoroughly searching the farm area Ziggy found the missing person alive. Mick and Helen then rendered first aid and he was brought to hospital by Waterford City & County Civil Defence ambulance.
Well done to everyone involved in the search. Ziggy sure earned his sausages today
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Great job! 👏🏼
Well done Mick and Ziggy!
Well done everyone, great result!
Amazing stuff altogether, well done all!
Well done Ziggy and Rosie and to all involved. Wishing the person a good recovery.
Great effort and a great result
Great stuff.
Great work everyone on 4 legs & 2 also 👌
Nice! And that’s the way it’s done. Congrats all!
Great work Ziggy Stardust and well done to Mick, Helen and Rosie.
Well done everyone.
All amazing well done
Fantastic!! Keep up the good work 🎉🎉🎉
Well done everyone, especially Ziggy 👏
Amazing work, well done all
Well done Mick and ziggy and all the others 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Congratulations to all involved especially Ziggy 🥇⭐️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well done Mick, Helen, Ziggy and Rosie. 👍🏼
Well done to all amazing job 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Congretulations…This is what we practice and train for 🐕👋
Well done Mick and Ziggy👍👏👏👏
Nice one Mick.
Well done to Ziggy, Rosie and their handlers. 👏🏻
Well done to all involved 🥰
Well done Mick, and Ziggy! And Helen and Rosie! 🎉❤️
Here's to all our members and all the women out there #happyinternationalwomensday
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Busy weekend for a few members of the team. We had a display at the Mountain Rescue Ireland Annual weekend with North West Mountain Rescue Team - NWMRT . We had some of our younger dogs doing some stock training with our training officer and we had a member in College for a CISM course. That's on top of individual members training with their dogs. We'll done everyone
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Well done 👏🏼
Fantastic, well done to you all 👏🏼
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Ever wondered what a dogsbody needs with them when they're spending hours on the hill?
▪️ We supply every dogsbody with a kit bag equipped with a bivvy, roll mat & sleeping bag
▪️ Radio
▪️ Layers
▪️ Packed lunch - Some dogsbodies favourite part of the day - we supply lunch, we can't have our dogsbodies getting hungry!
▪️ Thermos
▪️ Entertainment of choice - books, music, sketchbook or nothing... Some dogsbodies just like to nap or lie and look at the sky.
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Our 4 intrepid adventurers are off in the Cairngorms doing some winter training. Martina and Ella with Angela and Sly having a great time in the snow. Both dogs really catching on to digging casualty out of the snow. We'll done teams 👏❤️🐕
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Great local training in Galway today. Green tagged, qualified and new dogs all getting a run out and learning from each other. Future looking good for SARDA with new dogs coming through.
We've a few members in Scotland doing some winter training in the snow. Great to get training with other SARDA teams
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🚨 CALL OUT 🚨. # 8
At approximately 12:40 SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing person in Co Cork. Search Dog Rhea and Mike we're tasked. As they made their way to the scene the missing person turned up safe and sound.
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Well done Mike and Rhea👍
It's always a good day when we can get up in the hills and do some training. Great weekend despite the weather. Lots learned and experiences shared. We'll done everyone and thanks to our amazing dogs bodies who lay out in the rain. Without you guys our training weekends wouldn't be possible ☺️
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It was a great weekend, really enjoyed it thanks
Great job 👏🏼
Great work by handlers and dogs. 🐾🐾
Well done All! Handlers & 👏🐕🦺🦮👏
Outstanding work ,well done to everyone involved 👏
Fantastic national training weekend in Tipperary. Here's a few snaps from the 2 days. More to follow tomorrow once we've had a rest ☺️
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Thanks so much Paddy. Great video. We train for every eventuallity and in all weathers.
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Busy bank holiday weekend for our teams training locally in Galway, Tipperary and Wicklow. It's these training sessions that keeps qualified dogs in top condition and helps the trainee dog teams hone their skills and build on getting their sequence right. Great to see so many happy dogs ☺️ on this St Bridget's weekend
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I hope it was fun!
❤️"Hi, I'm a search and rescue dog.
I use my keenest sense of smell
To help locate missing humans
When some trouble had befell.
I can sniff skin cells on a softest breeze,
You humans would never sense they're there.
But I can tell with concentration,
For they'll linger in the air
They may be present in the plants around,
In rocky corners with some moss
And I'll have memorised these precious clues
From a loved one's piece of cloth.
Then I travel on so diligently,
For I have a most important task to do.
To find every missing human
And help bring them back to you".
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Bernadette Dillon-Ryan
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Well done all! Miss you guys. Hope to come over and body for you all again in 2024!
This is brilliant 👏
Fantastic work, so important for people to learn about the amazing skills of the dog teams and the importance of working dogs in everyday life. Well done to everyone involved.
Loved seeing ya'll on Rte..great dogs and handlers❤
Fantastic to see Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland) members on national TV. What a great interview, but sorry lads, as eloquent an' all as ye were the dogs just stole the show 👏🐶👏
Well done Louise, Gerry and Dayze, Mike and Rhea. Thanks to the team on RTÉ Today for inviting us along to your show. Lovely to meet you all.
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Well done guys. You were great. Thanks for the mention too on air!
Congratulations to you all ye are amazing people and the way ye can train yer beautiful dogs no words well done to each and everyone of you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻🙏🏻
Well done 👏
Super!!!
👏👏 Well done.
Great to see you all on the Today show well done 👏
Well done to you all
Great! 👍🏿
Well done Louise
Saw on the show they are fabulous dogs we were down a few years ago to help at the long way round and met some of the dogs 🐕
Well done.Louise you should be a Presenter.so clear Well done Gerry and Mike.Brilliant
Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 👌
Gerry can you contact Mark G. Gibbo (SARDA south wales)
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I still think Izzie should of went. She would of loved it.....🙈🤣🤣
Only just seen the clip now. Great stuff! Well done Gerry, Louise and Mike!
SARDA Ireland are delighted to have been invited onto the RTÉ Today show, tomorrow Wednesday to chat with Dathi and Maura about all things SARDA and our wonderful search dogs. Tune in to RTÉ One from 3:30 to see some of the team
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Ríonach Ní Chléirigh 🐶
Priceless 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Fantastic!
Well done Louise. 👏. You all came across very well.
Well done. Will tune in tomorrow.
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 # 7
Sunday evening 28/1/2024 SARDA Ireland were tasked by Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue and Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team to assist in the search for a missing person in the Tallagh area. Sean and Ben attended and commenced their search at approximately 6pm. Martina and Ella were making their way to the scene when SARDA were stood down shortly after 7 pm as the missing person had been located elsewhere.
Also in attendance
An Garda Síochána
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A successful weekend in Wicklow for our trailing teams. 2 of our handlers successfully completed their pre assessments and are on course for their assessments in the next month. We'll done everyone who helped this weekend. And thanks to Tim from @sarda_wales for all your help
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On Friday 26/1/24 SARDA Ireland were tasked by @glenofimaalmrt and @dublinwicklowmrt to assist in the search for a missing person in Saggart woods. Martina and search dog Ella responded.
A comprehensive search was carried out and the missing person was located by MR personelle and treated by medics before being transferred to hospital my Ambulance.
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Great job! Well done
Well done Martina and Ella
Well done Martina OKearney Flynn and Ella.
Well done Martina and Ella 👍👍
Well done 👍
They are fantastic dogs 👏👏
This is great news and such a good result for locating the missing person which is why I love supporting everyone involved in Mountain Rescue. Well done search dog Ella and Martina Can I check was it Ella who found the missing person? Other social media outlets are saying it was DMWRT search dog Maggie and Fiona? Always good to give the handlers and dogs the kudos where deserved. 👏🏻
Good job Martina & Ella 👏
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# 4
Saturday 20/1/24 SARDA Ireland were tasked by Garda Síochána North Western Region to assist in the search for a missing person in South Mayo. Audrey and Search dog Bailey were deployed. Upon arrival on scene the missing person was found.
SARDA Ireland wish to express our condolences to the family of the deceased. May they rest in Peace 🙏😔
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Saturday 20/1/24 SARDA Ireland were tasked by South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association at approximately 20:40 to assist in the search for missing hikers who were late returning from a camping trip in Glengara Woods.
5 of our teams were tasked. Angela & Sly, Ali & Dayze, Mick & Ziggy, Sean & Kody and Helen & Rosie. Once on scene the teams got to work searching through forestry.
At approximately 22:50 Rosie Indicated that she had something and after further investigation the missing party was located safe and sound. They were assisted out of the area by SEMRA team members.
Great teamwork and searching by all involved.
Congratulations Helen and Rosie on your first find. 👏
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Well done, dogs and handlers! 👏🏼
Well done everyone 👏👏
Well done amazing work Helen and Rosie and everyone involved 🙏🐕🐶👏👏👏
Superbly done! 👏🏼♥️
Well done all involved 👏🏽
Great work everyone and congrats to Helen & Rosie 🐕🦺🐾
Congratulations to all well done x
Congratulations Helen & Rosie. Well done to everyone involved.
Top team well done ! Keep up the good work!
Great news well done everyone involved
These are fabulous dogs 🐕 😍
Well done folks.
Whohoo 🥳🥳 Helen & Rosie! Well done all!
Well done !!
Congratulations Helen and Rosie, well done to all the team..
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Well done Rosie & Helen 👍
Well done all
Well done!
Well done folks!
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This weekends collection was a great success.
SARDA Ireland relies on the generosity of donations from the public and we are extremely grateful for your support. These funds go towards training and equipment that helps us carry out our work.
If you wish to donate click on the links in our bio.
Thank you so much 🙏😊
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Mountain rescue callouts double as hiking popularity soars in Ireland
Mountain rescue callouts double as hiking popularity soars in Ireland
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Response teams say callouts have doubled as a growing number of hikers flock to ‘Insta spots’3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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SARDA Ireland would like to express our gratitude to the wonderful generous people of Cork City.
The doggies were delighted with all the pets and belly scratches.
We had a great day in the various locations across the city. We thank all the shopping centres for hosting us and the staff for their help.
Until next year, Thank you ❤️
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We're looking forward to meeting everyone in Cork tomorrow. Above is a list of everywhere you can find us. Dogs available for pets and pictures. So please don't hesitate to come say hi. The handlers don't bite........ Honest 🤣
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At 1:17 am on Tuesday morning the 2/1/24 SARDA Ireland were tasked by Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue to assist for the search of a missing hiker in the Wicklow mountains. Sean Tolan and Ben were tasked. They commenced their search and within an hour Ben had found the missing person, sadly deceased. A recovery operation was carried out at first light by Dublin Wicklow and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue teams.
SARDA Ireland wishes to express their sympathy to the family and friends at this time.
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Well done Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland) . May he rest in peace and God comfort his family and friends. 🙏
Amazing 👏
🙏🙏🙏
Well done Sean and Ben. Condolences to the family .
So sad but at least the person has been found rest in eternal peace and well done to all concerned especially Sean and Ben and safely returned from search.
Well done to everyone involved but in particular to Sean & Ben, for bringing the missing person home to their family. Condolences to the persons family & friends.
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We're in Cork City Centre for our Annual Fundraising day this Saturday the 13th so why not say hello if you see us. We will have tap machines and QR codes in case you don't carry cash.
And for those of you who would like to support us but can't make it, there are links in our bio to donate 😊
As a registered charity we rely heavily on these donations to be able to provide the service we do. We are very grateful for your support.
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🚨 CALL OUT DAY 3 🚨
An Garda Síochána have requested SARDA Ireland to search further areas in Co. Limerick. 2 dog teams are attending today.
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Be Safe and hope successful outcome
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#3 this year. Last night @gardainsta tasked us to assist in the search for a missing person in the Waterford area. Mike and Ziggy are on scene and searching today.
Update: area searched and cleared by Mike and Ziggy. No further action at this time
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Good luck to both of you. Keep safe.
Good luck 🤞
Good luck Mick.
Good luck Mick n Ziggy
Best of luck Mick and Ziggy!
Go Ziggy! 🐕
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SARDA IRELAND have now been stood down from the search in Co Limerick. Our teams searched tirelessly over the 2 days, clearing vast areas which is valuable information for search managers. These teams travelled from various parts of the country in freezing conditions. An Garda Síochána will be in touch if other areas require searching.
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God bless you all
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We have 2 more dog teams responding to the missing person in Co. Limerick today. That's a total of 6 teams over the 2 days. More to follow ....
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Best of Luck on your search!Take care!🕯️🙏🕯️
Good Luck
Good luck and stay safe!
Good luck
Thank you for your work 🙏 hopefully you will locate the person tomorrow
Be safe and hopefully a successful outcome
Keep safe 👍
You are all amazing🌹Keep safe🌹
Here’s to successful rescues
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Teams stood down for the day. Search to continue tomorrow.
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Call out number 2 of the year...
This afternoon at approximately 13:30 SARDA Ireland were tasked by @gardainsta to assist in the search for a missing person in Co Limerick. 4 dog teams have been deployed and are searching various areas. More to follow......
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Hopefully good result. Keep safe .
Keep safe
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Here's to all the amazing women out there. Members, past and present who have paved the way for others.
Nollaig na mBan Shona Daoibh ☺️
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What a lovely post. 💚
It has taken over 100 years and women are still fighting !!!
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Some of our Tipperary crew were out training this morning. What wonderful day for it
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Well done Niall Devery keep up the great work