SARDA News

News Updates

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
Tuesday 3rd October 2023, 22:46
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT🚨

SARDA IRELAND were tasked by Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue this evening for a missing person in Blackrock Woods. Sean Tolan and Ben were on scene with the Glen team and assisted in the search.  Martina O Kearney Flynn was standing by to assist. Thankfully at approx 7:45 the missing person located safe and sound and was checked over by mountain rescue personnel. Well done to everyone involved. Great effort 👏👏Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🚨CALL OUT🚨

SARDA IRELAND were tasked by Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue this evening for a missing person in Blackrock Woods. Sean Tolan and Ben were on scene with the Glen team and assisted in the search. Martina O Kearney Flynn was standing by to assist. Thankfully at approx 7:45 the missing person located safe and sound and was checked over by mountain rescue personnel. Well done to everyone involved. Great effort 👏👏
... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday 3rd October 2023, 19:44
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Name:  Jean Ryan

SARDA dogs name:  Trakr

Type of search dog:  Air Scenting 

How many dogs have you qualified and when? :  Trakr qualified April 2022

Other dogs names :  Sky - Husky/ shepherd cross

Where from :  Cork 

Role in SARDA Ireland:  Operational Dog Handler
Call out officer 

When did you join:   12/2/2016

Fun fact:
Trakr was donated to me to train for Sarda by Brendan Lawlor and his daughter Kate.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Jean Ryan

SARDA dogs' name: Trakr

Type of search dog: Air Scenting

How many dog's have you qualified and when? : Trakr qualified April 2022

Other dogs' names : Sky - Husky/ shepherd cross

Where from : Cork

Role in SARDA Ireland: Operational Dog Handler
Call out officer

When did you join: 12/2/2016

Fun fact:
Trakr was donated to me to train for Sarda by Brendan Lawlor and his daughter Kate.
... See MoreSee Less

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Hello Trakr 👋 and Jean

Well done 👏

Saturday 30th September 2023, 18:28
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
The Gravel pits in Clonmel was the location this morning for our Tipperary crew who braved the elements. Big thanks to Sean for the photos and for getting soaked through 👏Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

The Gravel pits in Clonmel was the location this morning for our Tipperary crew who braved the elements. Big thanks to Sean for the photos and for getting soaked through 👏 ... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Amazing people ❤️ and there dogs 🐕

Thursday 28th September 2023, 13:14
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨
Update at bottom 

This morning at approx 9:55 SARDA Ireland have been tasked to assist in the search for a missing person near the Cliffs of Moher.  Angela and Sly are currently on scene. 
More to follow ....

SARDA Ireland stood down due to weather and safety conditions.Image attachment

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨
Update at bottom

This morning at approx 9:55 SARDA Ireland have been tasked to assist in the search for a missing person near the Cliffs of Moher. Angela and Sly are currently on scene.
More to follow ....

SARDA Ireland stood down due to weather and safety conditions.
... See MoreSee Less

Sunday 24th September 2023, 14:40
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Rain..... what rain?  Our Galway and Wicklow group did some local training this morning. A mix of trailing and Air Scenting.  Great seeing new dog teams progressing with the help of local training officersImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Rain..... what rain? Our Galway and Wicklow group did some local training this morning. A mix of trailing and Air Scenting. Great seeing new dog teams progressing with the help of local training officers ... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

As they say missing people do not go missing in the sunshine

Friday 22nd September 2023, 17:14
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Following on from last nights Call out , Sean Tolan and Ben joined the search this morning with Jean Ryan and Trakr.  They started at approx 8:30 and were stood down at 2pm after Searching a number of areas. An Garda Síochána to carry out further investigationsImage attachmentImage attachment

Following on from last night's Call out , Sean Tolan and Ben joined the search this morning with Jean Ryan and Trakr. They started at approx 8:30 and we're stood down at 2pm after Searching a number of areas. An Garda Síochána to carry out further investigations ... See MoreSee Less

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Well done

Well done

Thursday 21st September 2023, 20:37
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT🚨

This afternoon at approximately 16:10 we were tasked by An Garda Síochána  to assist in the search for a missing person in Little Island in Cork.  Jean Ryan and search dog Trakr responded and searched until darkness.  
Search continues tomorrow with more teams attending. 
More to follow...Image attachment

🚨CALL OUT🚨

This afternoon at approximately 16:10 we were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing person in Little Island in Cork. Jean Ryan and search dog Trakr responded and searched until darkness.
Search continues tomorrow with more teams attending.
More to follow...
... See MoreSee Less

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Good luck 🤞🏾

Good luck and stay safe all.

Stay safe

Friday 15th September 2023, 17:09
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Name:  Aine McConville

SARDA dogs name:  Puppy pending ...

Where from :  Cork (but Dublin originally!)

Day job :   Engineer

Role in SARDA Ireland:  dogs Body ( prospective dog handler) 

When did you join:  9/1/2022

What inspired you to join SARDA:  My family are all really into animals, we had dogs growing up, and my brothers a zookeeper.  I wanted to get involved in an organisation that was centred around animals but was also rewarding and outdoorsy!

Other organisations involved in:  Ive fostered dogs with @autismdogsirl and loved it - but Im now looking forward to not having to give back the dog that Im putting hours of training into and having my own SAR dog!

Most memorable time with SARDA:  my favourite national training weekend was definitely the assessment in Wicklow in May of this year.  It was really cool to get to body for the four dog teams that were assessed and watch them all qualify!  

Hobbies and interests:  Hillwalking, snowboarding, jewellery making, spending 8 hours on a mountain waiting to get found by a dog .... 

Fun fact:  Im allergic to cats 🤣Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Aine McConville

SARDA dogs' name: Puppy pending ...

Where from : Cork (but Dublin originally!)

Day job : Engineer

Role in SARDA Ireland: dogs Body ( prospective dog handler)

When did you join: 9/1/2022

What inspired you to join SARDA: My family are all really into animals, we had dogs growing up, and my brother's a zookeeper. I wanted to get involved in an organisation that was centred around animals but was also rewarding and outdoorsy!

Other organisations involved in: I've fostered dogs with @autismdogsirl and loved it - but I'm now looking forward to not having to give back the dog that I'm putting hours of training into and having my own SAR dog!

Most memorable time with SARDA: my favourite national training weekend was definitely the assessment in Wicklow in May of this year. It was really cool to get to body for the four dog teams that were assessed and watch them all qualify!

Hobbies and interests: Hillwalking, snowboarding, jewellery making, spending 8 hours on a mountain waiting to get found by a dog ....

Fun fact: I'm allergic to cats 🤣
... See MoreSee Less

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thanks Aine for all your hard work bodying. We would not have oassed without all yours and the other "bodies" dedication🌟🌟🌟

Passed😱🤣🤣

Belle Walsh

Wednesday 13th September 2023, 10:18
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Name:  Gordon Walsh

Other dogs names :  @bliss_the_greyhound

Where from :  Galway ( now living in Kildare)

Day job :  Electronic engineer 

Role in SARDA Ireland:  Dogs Body 

When did you join:  2/4/2023

What inspired you to join SARDA:  My main passions in life revolve around hiking and dogs especially my rescue greyhound.  Being part of an organisation that uses the dogs Scenting capability to find lost/ injured hikers and walkers felt like a good fit and it was! 

Other organisations involved in:  I regularly volunteer as a marshall at some of the mountain rescue fundraising events such as the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue  Moonlight Challenge.  It was through these events that I heard about SARDAs need for dogs bodies

Most memorable time with SARDA:  being one of the bodies involved in training and assessing Dayzi and Ali and being there to witness Ali become the youngest person in Ireland and the UK to have qualified as a search dog team. 

Hobbies and interests:  I enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of my spare time hiking and trekking in Ireland and abroad.  Im also involved in an organisation that promotes sighthounds as pets and help to organise meetups and walks.

Fun fact:  Im an identical twin, dogs always know the difference!Image attachmentImage attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Gordon Walsh

Other dogs' names : @bliss_the_greyhound

Where from : Galway ( now living in Kildare)

Day job : Electronic engineer

Role in SARDA Ireland: Dogs Body

When did you join: 2/4/2023

What inspired you to join SARDA: My main passions in life revolve around hiking and dogs especially my rescue greyhound. Being part of an organisation that uses the dogs Scenting capability to find lost/ injured hikers and walkers felt like a good fit and it was!

Other organisations involved in: I regularly volunteer as a marshall at some of the mountain rescue fundraising events such as the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Moonlight Challenge. It was through these events that I heard about SARDAs need for dog's bodies

Most memorable time with SARDA: being one of the bodies involved in training and assessing Dayzi and Ali and being there to witness Ali become the youngest person in Ireland and the UK to have qualified as a search dog team.

Hobbies and interests: I enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of my spare time hiking and trekking in Ireland and abroad. I'm also involved in an organisation that promotes sighthounds as pets and help to organise meetups and walks.

Fun fact: I'm an identical twin, dogs always know the difference!
... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday 12th September 2023, 8:56
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
We at SARDA Ireland are remembering our friend and colleague Caitríona Lucas today.

Seven years ago, Caitríona responded to a callout with her fellow Coast Guard volunteers to assist in a search off the Co. Clare coast. During this operation, Caitríona tragically lost her life.

Caitríona was also a member of SARDA Ireland, where alongside her dog Zac, she dedicated so much time to not just one rescue organisation, but two. Together, they were a qualified dog team for 7 years and responded to many SARDA callouts.

Go Maridís Beo ❤️🐾

We at SARDA Ireland are remembering our friend and colleague Caitríona Lucas today.

Seven years ago, Caitríona responded to a callout with her fellow Coast Guard volunteers to assist in a search off the Co. Clare coast. During this operation, Caitríona tragically lost her life.

Caitríona was also a member of SARDA Ireland, where alongside her dog Zac, she dedicated so much time to not just one rescue organisation, but two. Together, they were a qualified dog team for 7 years and responded to many SARDA callouts.

Go Maridís Beo ❤️🐾
... See MoreSee Less

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thoughts and prayers with you all today Bless her soul

RIP Caitríona

That is so so sad 😢

😔

Una gran Amiga de Unidad Canina de Salvamento GREM lamentamos mucho su muerte 😔😔 hoy estaremos con Bernard aquí en Burgos . Un abrazo 🫂 para todos !!!!

View more comments

Saturday 9th September 2023, 13:59
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Last weekends national training area was kinda magical 😊Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Last weekends national training area was kinda magical 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday 9th September 2023, 10:54
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Name:   Sean Owens

SARDA dogs name:  Kody

Type of search dog:  Air Scenting 

How many dogs have you qualified and when? :  One - Kody- we first qualified in February 2021 and were upgraded in March 2023

Where from :  Tipperary

Role in SARDA Ireland:  fully qualified Mountain Rescue Search Dog Handler, Committee member,  I have been the SARDA Equipment officer for the last 4 years

When did you join:   4/1/2015

What inspired you to join SARDA:  I love dogs and dog training.  I love the mountains and general outdoors.  I was inspired by the great work that SARDA Ireland do and the fabulous team camaraderie that exists within this great organisation.

Other organisations involved in:  South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association 

Most memorable time with SARDA:  no one stands out.  Every time I get the opportunity to get out on the mountains with Kody ( either training or on a shout) are memorable.

Hobbies and interests:  Dogs & dog training, mountain running / endurance running, road bike riding and Cyclo-cross racing.  Have recently taken up Yoga 

Fun fact:  I ran 32 marathons / ultra marathons in a 9 year period - then I got sense 😁Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Sean Owens

SARDA dogs' name: Kody

Type of search dog: Air Scenting

How many dog's have you qualified and when? : One - Kody- we first qualified in February 2021 and were upgraded in March 2023

Where from : Tipperary

Role in SARDA Ireland: fully qualified Mountain Rescue Search Dog Handler, Committee member, I have been the SARDA Equipment officer for the last 4 years

When did you join: 4/1/2015

What inspired you to join SARDA: I love dogs and dog training. I love the mountains and general outdoors. I was inspired by the great work that SARDA Ireland do and the fabulous team camaraderie that exists within this great organisation.

Other organisations involved in: South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association

Most memorable time with SARDA: no one stands out. Every time I get the opportunity to get out on the mountains with Kody ( either training or on a shout) are memorable.

Hobbies and interests: Dogs & dog training, mountain running / endurance running, road bike riding and Cyclo-cross racing. Have recently taken up Yoga

Fun fact: I ran 32 marathons / ultra marathons in a 9 year period - then I got sense 😁
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Well done Sean and Kody

Saturday 9th September 2023, 0:00
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Congratulations to our member Paulina Kauppila on 20 years service with the Coast Guard. Thank you for your service 👏🎉Image attachmentImage attachment

Congratulations to our member Paulina Kauppila on 20 years service with the Coast Guard. Thank you for your service 👏🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

Friday 8th September 2023, 15:38
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
We at SARDA Ireland would like to express our sadness to hear of  Debbies passing.
Debbie was a valued  member of Sarda Ireland and will be sadly missed.
Sympathies and condolences to her family and friends.Image attachmentImage attachment

We at SARDA Ireland would like to express our sadness to hear of Debbie's passing.
Debbie was a valued member of Sarda Ireland and will be sadly missed.
Sympathies and condolences to her family and friends.
... See MoreSee Less

14 CommentsComment on Facebook

Condolences to all

So sorry to hear about Debbie, condolences to all of her family and friends 💕

Condolences

Rip Amen 🙏

Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues

May she rest in peace condolences to her family and friends

May she RIP🙏

So sorry to hear about Debbie.

Aw may Debbie sleep easy over rainbow bridge 🌈 😥 My condolences to all her wonderful family ❤

May she RIP 🙏

May she rest in peace

Condolences to Debbie’s family and friends may she rest in peace 🩷

Rip Debbie.

So sorry to read this, heart felt condolences to all that were close to her

View more comments

Tuesday 5th September 2023, 23:04
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

Photos from BRK Rettungshundestaffel Traunstein's post ... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Amazing people and ther dogs 🐕 ❤️

Tuesday 5th September 2023, 23:03
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

We were delighted to welcome Sonja and Chris to our National training weekend in Killary. ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday 3rd September 2023, 21:22
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

A glimpse of our training weekend on the Mayo Galway border

Music:The Inspirational
Musician:Soundscape
... See MoreSee Less

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

fab spot, lovely fotos, well done all

Na dann….alles Gute euch Zwei 😅😍

Sunday 3rd September 2023, 20:28
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
What a fantastic national training weekend at Killary Adventure Centre. It was lovely to host Sonja and Chris from BRK Rettunghundestaff el Traunstein in Germany.  We shared experiences and learned a lot from each other. 
Thanks to everyone involved, it takes a team to have these training weekends go so successfully. 
Big thanks to the Gavins for the use of their land for Saturday. It truly is a beautiful part of the world.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

What a fantastic national training weekend at Killary Adventure Centre. It was lovely to host Sonja and Chris from BRK Rettunghundestaff el Traunstein in Germany. We shared experiences and learned a lot from each other.
Thanks to everyone involved, it takes a team to have these training weekends go so successfully.
Big thanks to the Gavin's for the use of their land for Saturday. It truly is a beautiful part of the world.
... See MoreSee Less

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thank you for having us and your hospitality in many ways! ♥️🤗

well done all

Amazing people and there's dogs

What fun!

Saturday 2nd September 2023, 21:18
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Were conducting our National training in Leenaun Co. Galway this weekend.  We had 2 of our young dogs undertaking their obedience tests. Blueberry and Jager both aced their tests and they now can proceed to their stock test. Its great to have new dogs coming through. Congratulations to both teamsImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

We're conducting our National training in Leenaun Co. Galway this weekend. We had 2 of our young dogs undertaking their obedience tests. Blueberry and Jager both aced their tests and they now can proceed to their stock test. It's great to have new dogs coming through. Congratulations to both teams ... See MoreSee Less

6 CommentsComment on Facebook

Hello Blueberry & Jager 👋👋 congratulations to you and your Handlers

Congratulations 👏

Well done!

Well done to handlers and dogs🐕

Well done all! 👏👏⭐️

Szép munka, gratulálok!!! 🥰🥰🥰

View more comments

Friday 1st September 2023, 11:37
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Weve a double whammy for you guys today.  This husband and wife team are just wonderful. 

Name:  Angela Houlihan and Sean Taylor

SARDA dogs name: Sly 

Type of search dog:  Air Scenting 

How many dogs have you qualified and when? :  Sly May 2023

Where from :  Tipperary

Day job :   Angela - Self Righteous 
Sean - Artist/ Lecture

Role in SARDA Ireland:  Angela - Operational Dog Handler + Assistant Secretary 
Sean - Dogs Body / Prospective Dog Handler 

When did you join:  August 2020

What inspired you to join SARDA:  Angela - Gerry Tobin who is a friend and SARDA training officer. We went along for a look and were hooked!
Sean - I admired the organisation for some time, and wanted to help out. 

Other organisations involved in:
Sean - Visual Artists Ireland, Contemporary Music Centre, Munster Rugby Supporters Club, Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland

Most memorable time with SARDA:  Angela - Qualifying this year with Sly, it meant so much to me.  Dont underestimate the time that goes into this, but it is incredibly rewarding for both Handler and dog.  The first call out was really nerve inducing but it feels so great to be part of this hard working team.

Sean - National and local training weekends/ days

Hobbies and interests:  Angela - knitting (believe it or not) hiking, travelling and a spot of writing
Sean - Tai Chi, Beekeeping, hill walking

Fun fact:  
Angela - SARDA training can do wonders for a marriage!
Sean - the first potato was planted in Cork!Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

We've a double whammy for you guys today. This husband and wife team are just wonderful.

Name: Angela Houlihan and Sean Taylor

SARDA dogs' name: Sly

Type of search dog: Air Scenting

How many dog's have you qualified and when? : Sly May 2023

Where from : Tipperary

Day job : Angela - Self Righteous
Sean - Artist/ Lecture

Role in SARDA Ireland: Angela - Operational Dog Handler + Assistant Secretary
Sean - Dogs Body / Prospective Dog Handler

When did you join: August 2020

What inspired you to join SARDA: Angela - Gerry Tobin who is a friend and SARDA training officer. We "went along for a look" and were hooked!
Sean - I admired the organisation for some time, and wanted to help out.

Other organisations involved in:
Sean - Visual Artists Ireland, Contemporary Music Centre, Munster Rugby Supporters Club, Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland

Most memorable time with SARDA: Angela - Qualifying this year with Sly, it meant so much to me. Don't underestimate the time that goes into this, but it is incredibly rewarding for both Handler and dog. The first call out was really nerve inducing but it feels so great to be part of this hard working team.

Sean - National and local training weekends/ days

Hobbies and interests: Angela - knitting (believe it or not) hiking, travelling and a spot of writing
Sean - Tai Chi, Beekeeping, hill walking

Fun fact:
Angela - SARDA training can do wonders for a marriage!
Sean - the first potato was planted in Cork!
... See MoreSee Less

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

What a formidable trio! ❤️❤️🤣

Hello Sly👋 Angela & Sean

Wednesday 30th August 2023, 16:43
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Name:  Helen Connolly 

SARDA dogs name:  Rosie

Type of search dog:  Air Scenting 

How many dogs have you qualified and when? :  Rosie   May 23 

Where from :   this Id difficult, live in Kilkenny, work in Waterford. Family from Limerick. Grew up in England 

Day job :   Doctor GP

Role in SARDA Ireland:  Operational dog handler

When did you join: May 2020

What inspired you to join SARDA:  Seeing Dex and Bono working 

Other organisations involved in:  South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (Medical officer)
Faculty member of WEMSI- a wilderness medical teaching group.
A founding member of Project Espwa a charity supported project in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Ukraine.

Most memorable time with SARDA:  Qualification day, amazing to see how Rosie had progressed 

Hobbies and interests:  Hill walking, Travel, kayaking 

Fun fact:  Ability to fall into every hole on every mountainImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Helen Connolly

SARDA dogs' name: Rosie

Type of search dog: Air Scenting

How many dog's have you qualified and when? : Rosie May 23

Where from : this I'd difficult, live in Kilkenny, work in Waterford. Family from Limerick. Grew up in England

Day job : Doctor GP

Role in SARDA Ireland: Operational dog handler

When did you join: May 2020

What inspired you to join SARDA: Seeing Dex and Bono working

Other organisations involved in: South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (Medical officer)
Faculty member of WEMSI- a wilderness medical teaching group.
A founding member of Project Espwa a charity supported project in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Ukraine.

Most memorable time with SARDA: Qualification day, amazing to see how Rosie had progressed

Hobbies and interests: Hill walking, Travel, kayaking

Fun fact: Ability to fall into every hole on every mountain
... See MoreSee Less

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Congratulations and thank you and your colleagues for giving up your time to help others.

Way to go Helen and Rosie!!!

Hello 👋 Rosie and Helen

What a team 🙂

Thanks Pat. Hope all well with you and Ann

View more comments

Tuesday 29th August 2023, 10:02
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT🚨

At 22:50 last night Monday 28/8/23 An Garda Síochána tasked SARDA Ireland to assist in the search for a missing person in the Ballydwan area in Co. Waterford. Ali Tobin and Dayzi responded with support from Gerry Tobin. As they arrived on scene the missing person turned up at home safe.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🚨CALL OUT🚨

At 22:50 last night Monday 28/8/23 An Garda Síochána tasked SARDA Ireland to assist in the search for a missing person in the Ballydwan area in Co. Waterford. Ali Tobin and Dayzi responded with support from Gerry Tobin. As they arrived on scene the missing person turned up at home safe.
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Well done Ali and Dazy on your first callout😁

Monday 28th August 2023, 14:53
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Celebrating the ICAR - International Mountain Rescue Day on August 28

Many years ago, specifically on the weekend of August 28 and 29, 1948, mountain rescue experts convened upon the invitation of the Austrian Alpine Club.

During this conference at Wilder Kaiser, experiences, knowledge, and technology were exchanged.

This pivotal gathering led to the founding of ICAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue) in 1955, and it strengthened the international network and community of mountain rescuers.

August 28 therefore marks a significant day in the history of the international mountain rescue efforts.

With the International Mountain Rescue Day as introduced by ICAR in 2022, we celebrate the spirit of community, progress, and the commitment of all those people who dedicate themselves to the safety of others in the mountains.

All our members are honored to share and celebrate this legacy. Join us in marking this special day and upholding the tradition and dedication of mountain rescue!

#ICAR
#icarinternationalmountainrescueday 
#internationalmountainrescuedayImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Celebrating the "ICAR - International Mountain Rescue Day" on August 28

Many years ago, specifically on the weekend of August 28 and 29, 1948, mountain rescue experts convened upon the invitation of the Austrian Alpine Club.

During this conference at Wilder Kaiser, experiences, knowledge, and technology were exchanged.

This pivotal gathering led to the founding of ICAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue) in 1955, and it strengthened the international network and community of mountain rescuers.

August 28 therefore marks a significant day in the history of the international mountain rescue efforts.

With the International Mountain Rescue Day as introduced by ICAR in 2022, we celebrate the spirit of community, progress, and the commitment of all those people who dedicate themselves to the safety of others in the mountains.

All our members are honored to share and celebrate this legacy. Join us in marking this special day and upholding the tradition and dedication of mountain rescue!

#ICAR
#icarinternationalmountainrescueday
#internationalmountainrescueday
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Very interesting, just back from a trip to the Austrian Alps and wasn't far from the Kaiser Mountains

Monday 28th August 2023, 13:19
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Winnie Flynn 

SARDA dogs name: Flame

Type of search dog: Air Scenting 

How many dogs have you qualified and when? : 1 dog, March 22 and upgraded May 23

Where from : Holycross, Co Tipperary 

Day job :  Health Care Assistant 

Role in SARDA Ireland: Fully qualified Mountain Rescue Dog Handler 

When did you join: January 2018

What inspired you to join SARDA:   Watching Dex and Gerry on a training day with SEMERA 

Other organisations involved in: South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association 

Most memorable time with SARDA:  Qualifying Flame

Hobbies and interests:  Hillwalking, Climbing and vegetable gardening 

Fun fact:  I had to remind myself to breathe during my assessmentsImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

🌟Meet the team🌟

Name: Winnie Flynn

SARDA dogs' name: Flame

Type of search dog: Air Scenting

How many dog's have you qualified and when? : 1 dog, March 22 and upgraded May 23

Where from : Holycross, Co Tipperary

Day job : Health Care Assistant

Role in SARDA Ireland: Fully qualified Mountain Rescue Dog Handler

When did you join: January 2018

What inspired you to join SARDA: Watching Dex and Gerry on a training day with SEMERA

Other organisations involved in: South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association

Most memorable time with SARDA: Qualifying Flame

Hobbies and interests: Hillwalking, Climbing and vegetable gardening

Fun fact: I had to remind myself to breathe during my assessments
... See MoreSee Less

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Hello Flame 👋 and Winnie

Well done Winnie

Well done girl .

🤗

Belle Walsh Equine Massage Therapy

View more comments

Saturday 26th August 2023, 9:36
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT 🚨 ⚠️ update

Missing person found Safe and sound elsewhere, not on the mountain. SARDA stood down. Thanks to the dog teams for your efforts

Yesterday evening at 21:45 SARDA were tasked by Kerry Mountain Rescue Team  to assist in the search for a missing runner in Hags glen.  Trakr and handler Jean Ryan attend last night and searched until midnight.
They recommenced their search at 6:20 this morning. They have been joined by 2 other dog teams. Ziggy and Mick Grant and Rosie and Helen Connolly. 
More to follow ...Image attachment

🚨CALL OUT 🚨 ⚠️ update

Missing person found Safe and sound elsewhere, not on the mountain. SARDA stood down. Thanks to the dog teams for your efforts

Yesterday evening at 21:45 SARDA were tasked by Kerry Mountain Rescue Team to assist in the search for a missing runner in Hags glen. Trakr and handler Jean Ryan attend last night and searched until midnight.
They recommenced their search at 6:20 this morning. They have been joined by 2 other dog teams. Ziggy and Mick Grant and Rosie and Helen Connolly.
More to follow ...
... See MoreSee Less

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

🙏

Blessed to have ye. 🙏

Well done to everyone.

This post has put me right back to the day 🥺

Friday 25th August 2023, 17:19
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Over the next few weeks and months were going to introduce you to the various members of  SARDA Ireland.  These volunteers do a great job. 

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

Name:  Tom Mac Namee

SARDA dogs name:  Hershey 

Type of search dog:  
Air Scenting 

Other dogs names :  Cassu, former SARDA trainee with a fondness for rounding up sheep

Where from :  Dublin originally but now living in Laois

Role in SARDA Ireland:  Prospective Dog Handler and Committee member

When did you join:  September 13th 2014

What inspired you to join SARDA: 
The combination of exercise for both ourselves and the dogs along with volunteering for a charity ticker quite a few boxes 

Most memorable time with SARDA:
Every training session is memorable. The 2017 training trip to the Peak District was a particularly memorable experience as we got to train with different groups in different surroundings.Image attachmentImage attachment

Over the next few weeks and months were going to introduce you to the various members of SARDA Ireland. These volunteers do a great job.

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

Name: Tom Mac Namee

SARDA dogs' name: Hershey

Type of search dog:
Air Scenting

Other dogs' names : Cassu, former SARDA trainee with a fondness for rounding up sheep

Where from : Dublin originally but now living in Laois

Role in SARDA Ireland: Prospective Dog Handler and Committee member

When did you join: September 13th 2014

What inspired you to join SARDA:
The combination of exercise for both ourselves and the dogs along with volunteering for a charity ticker quite a few boxes

Most memorable time with SARDA:
Every training session is memorable. The 2017 training trip to the Peak District was a particularly memorable experience as we got to train with different groups in different surroundings.
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Well done Tom

Sunday 20th August 2023, 21:12
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Bailey and her handler Audrey assisted Mayo Mountain Rescue yesterday at their annual flag day in Westport Co. Mayo. Audrey is a probationary member with the Mayo team.

Bailey and her handler Audrey assisted Mayo Mountain Rescue yesterday at their annual flag day in Westport Co. Mayo. Audrey is a probationary member with the Mayo team. ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday 20th August 2023, 16:32
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Our Wicklow gang had a lovely dry morning training compared to our Tipperary crew yesterday.  Great to see some new young dogs coming along. 
Its during these local training sessions that the hard work is done. The teams are then watched by our training officers at national weekends and advice given.
Thanks everyone for your timeImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Our Wicklow gang had a lovely dry morning training compared to our Tipperary crew yesterday. Great to see some new young dogs coming along.
It's during these local training sessions that the hard work is done. The teams are then watched by our training officers at national weekends and advice given.
Thanks everyone for your time
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Amazing people and there dogs x

Saturday 19th August 2023, 17:50
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Challenging morning in Co. Waterford for some local trainig. But it looks like the dogs had fun. Thanks to our bodies for lying out and to Sean for the great photos 😉Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Challenging morning in Co. Waterford for some local trainig. But it looks like the dogs had fun. Thanks to our bodies for lying out and to Sean for the great photos 😉 ... See MoreSee Less

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Good area to search in.

Great shots

Saturday 19th August 2023, 16:41
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

#TheInsideTipp from SARDA ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday 17th August 2023, 21:18
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

Mobile uploads ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday 16th August 2023, 20:20
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Heres Sean and Ben(dog) in Dublin Castle for National Services day 

Thanks @lukemetcalfe_photography

Here's Sean and Ben(dog) in Dublin Castle for National Services day

Thanks @lukemetcalfe_photography
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Amazing

Tuesday 15th August 2023, 10:38
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT🚨

Yesterday Monday the 14th of August at approx 3:45 pm SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a Missing person in the Portumna area. 2 of our teams made their way to the location. 
Winnie Flynn with Flame assisted by Navigator Niall Devery( trainee dog handler) Killaloe Coast Guard Unit and Mick Grant with Ziggy searched several areas around the last known location. 
Both teams were stood down at approx 8 pm when the missing person was located in a different area. 
We wish to express our sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of the deceased. May he rest in peaceImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🚨CALL OUT🚨

Yesterday Monday the 14th of August at approx 3:45 pm SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a Missing person in the Portumna area. 2 of our teams made their way to the location.
Winnie Flynn with Flame assisted by Navigator Niall Devery( trainee dog handler) Killaloe Coast Guard Unit and Mick Grant with Ziggy searched several areas around the last known location.
Both teams were stood down at approx 8 pm when the missing person was located in a different area.
We wish to express our sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of the deceased. May he rest in peace
... See MoreSee Less

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Well done to the teams and all connected. Condolences to the family.

Well done all. RIP

Well done

Tuesday 8th August 2023, 14:28
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
We hope everyone had a safe bank holiday. Some of our teams had a training session in Wicklow . Training in #coillte forestry mixing up different scenarios. Thanks to everyone for volunteeringImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

We hope everyone had a safe bank holiday. Some of our teams had a training session in Wicklow . Training in #Coillte forestry mixing up different scenarios. Thanks to everyone for volunteering ... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Great photos Gordon!

Monday 31st July 2023, 15:09
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
2 of our dog handlers joined the annual Mayo Mountain Rescue  Reek Sunday  with their sister mountain rescue groups. Sean from Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue  and Helen with South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association . 
Well done everyone involvedImage attachmentImage attachment

2 of our dog handlers joined the annual Mayo Mountain Rescue Reek Sunday with their sister mountain rescue groups. Sean from Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue and Helen with South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association .
Well done everyone involved
... See MoreSee Less

Saturday 22nd July 2023, 15:13
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Busy morning training all over the country this Saturday morning. 
Local training in various #coillte locations in #Cork, #Tipperary and #Wicklow. 
From brand new pups to our experienced dogs. These are the days that the hard work is done to keep our teams fresh and working well. 
Great work everyone 👏Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

Busy morning training all over the country this Saturday morning.
Local training in various #Coillte locations in #cork, #tipperary and #wicklow.
From brand new pups to our experienced dogs. These are the days that the hard work is done to keep our teams fresh and working well.
Great work everyone 👏
... See MoreSee Less

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

Great job 👍

Great to see all this training, keep up the great work.

I’d have loved to been involved in Donegal .

Keep up the good work!

Tuesday 18th July 2023, 20:24
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
A report on our assessment weekend which has been published in the Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer 2023 page 46. 

Very interesting reading this edition 😁

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/530620555/?fbclid=IwAR3f7a1Dm5Q4lpbW3QLe1iQDknP0KavXOeoX2jrBCuIp129BScH7nFf2rbw

A report on our assessment weekend which has been published in the "Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer 2023" page 46.

Very interesting reading this edition 😁

online.flippingbook.com/view/530620555/?fbclid=IwAR3f7a1Dm5Q4lpbW3QLe1iQDknP0KavXOeoX2jrBCuIp129B...
... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Congratulations everyone!

Sunday 16th July 2023, 1:51
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Was a wet and windy morning training in Tipperary today. Great session was had. Thanks to our bodies for lying outImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Was a wet and windy morning training in Tipperary today. Great session was had. Thanks to our bodies for lying out ... See MoreSee Less

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Great job 👍

Well done.

Amazing photos

Very impressive!

Great picture ❤️

View more comments

Sunday 9th July 2023, 19:39
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Few of our teams training today in different parts of the country. 
We meet up as a national group every 6 weeks with a break during the summer. The local work thats put in week in week out in all weathers is what keeps our teams ready for when we get a call out. Well done everyoneImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Few of our teams training today in different parts of the country.
We meet up as a national group every 6 weeks with a break during the summer. The local work that's put in week in week out in all weathers is what keeps our teams ready for when we get a call out. Well done everyone
... See MoreSee Less

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Awesome ❤️ amazing dog and their's handlers x

Well done everyone x

Gorgeous dogs, well done ❤️

Sunday 18th June 2023, 21:53
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Training ongoing in Galway today for a few of our teams. Our teams are constantly training and keeping themselves fit for call outsImage attachment

Training ongoing in Galway today for a few of our teams. Our teams are constantly training and keeping themselves fit for call outs ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday 6th June 2023, 20:27
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

It's important to stay cool during this hot weather. Here's a few of our dogs cooling off ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday 3rd June 2023, 19:42
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

... See MoreSee Less

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Great pic! Lou......whose that in your arms?

Friday 2nd June 2023, 22:38
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨*CALL OUT*🚨

This morning SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in a search for a missing person in Tralee. 
Search dog Ziggy and Mick responded and were later assisted by newly qualified Search dog Sly and Angela. Both teams worked tirelessly searching different areas with Mick offering his experience in guiding Angela on her first call out. Both teams were stood down this evening. Thanks you both for your time and effort. 

Thankfully the missing person has been located safe and well.Image attachment

🚨*CALL OUT*🚨

This morning SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in a search for a missing person in Tralee.
Search dog Ziggy and Mick responded and were later assisted by newly qualified Search dog Sly and Angela. Both teams worked tirelessly searching different areas with Mick offering his experience in guiding Angela on her first call out. Both teams were stood down this evening. Thanks you both for your time and effort.

Thankfully the missing person has been located safe and well.
... See MoreSee Less