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Sunday 17th March 2024, 19:04
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Happy St Patricks 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 
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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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Thursday 14th March 2024, 11:11
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Go Mairidís Beo 😌

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 ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday 14th March 2024, 11:09
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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 😄Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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 😄 ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday 11th March 2024, 11:54
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 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.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🚨 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.

Saturday 9th March 2024, 14:40
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 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 todayImage attachmentImage attachment

🚨 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!

Great result guys. Well done all!

Well done to Ziggy, Rosie and everyone involved 👏👏

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.

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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Well done Mick, Helen, Ziggy and Rosie. 👍🏼

Congretulations…This is what we practice and train for 🐕👋

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! 🎉❤️

WELL DONE!

Well done to all amazing job 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Friday 8th March 2024, 11:01
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Heres to all our members and all the women out there #happyinternationalwomensdayImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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Monday 4th March 2024, 20:31
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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. Thats on top of individual members training with their dogs. Well done everyoneImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

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 ... See MoreSee Less

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Fantastic, well done to you all 👏🏼

Well done 👏🏼

Monday 26th February 2024, 23:32
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Wednesday 21st February 2024, 21:16
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

Dogsbodying essentials:

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.

Fancy volunteering for a day or a weekend? Accommodation and meals are provided. Email dogsbody@sardawales.org.uk

#volunteers #dogsbody #sardawales #nsarda #searchandrescuedogs #northwales #teamwork #searchandrescue
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Wednesday 21st February 2024, 21:14
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

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 👏❤️🐕 ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday 18th February 2024, 19:47
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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. 
Weve a few members in Scotland doing some winter training in the snow. Great to get training with other SARDA teamsImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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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Organization of voluntary European SAR canine teams, the first team from each country to join is the holder of the position and will designate the teams in their countries to apply to the EUROPEAN K9 SAR organization; To join, you must contact and inform the teams involved in the mission; email k9 EURO-SAR..- K9eurosar@gmail.com

Saturday 17th February 2024, 17:48
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 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 were tasked. As they made their way to the scene the missing person turned up safe and sound.

🚨 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👍

Monday 12th February 2024, 15:23
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

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 ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less

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It was a great weekend, really enjoyed it thanks

Great job 👏🏼

Well done All! Handlers & 👏🐕‍🦺🦮👏

Great work by handlers and dogs. 🐾🐾

Outstanding work ,well done to everyone involved 👏

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Sunday 11th February 2024, 21:30
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Fantastic national training weekend in Tipperary. Heres a few snaps from the 2 days. More to follow tomorrow once weve had a rest ☺️Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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 ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday 10th February 2024, 23:10
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

Thanks so much Paddy. Great video. We train for every eventuallity and in all weathers. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday 9th February 2024, 12:53
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

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Amazing work 👏

Monday 5th February 2024, 15:03
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Busy bank holiday weekend for our teams training locally in Galway, Tipperary and Wicklow. Its 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 Bridgets weekendImage attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

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 ... See MoreSee Less

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I hope it was fun!

Saturday 3rd February 2024, 13:34
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
❤️

❤️"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".
🐾
Bernadette Dillon-Ryan

Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Friday 2nd February 2024, 14:33
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 👏🐶👏

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Wednesday 31st January 2024, 18:22
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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.Image attachmentImage attachment

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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@followers

Well done guys. You were great. Thanks for the mention too on air!

Great to see you all on the Today show well done 👏

Well done 👏

Super!!!

👏👏 Well done.

Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 👌

Well done.Louise you should be a Presenter.so clear Well done Gerry and Mike.Brilliant

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 🐕

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻🙏🏻

I still think Izzie should of went. She would of loved it.....🙈🤣🤣

Gerry can you contact Mark G. Gibbo (SARDA south wales)

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Only just seen the clip now. Great stuff! Well done Gerry, Louise and Mike!

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Tuesday 30th January 2024, 20:03
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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

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 ... See MoreSee Less

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@followers

Fantastic!

Well done. Will tune in tomorrow.

Ríonach Ní Chléirigh 🐶

Priceless 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Well done Louise. 👏. You all came across very well.

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Monday 29th January 2024, 14:50
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 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

🚨 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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Sunday 28th January 2024, 22:22
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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. Well done everyone who helped this weekend. And thanks to Tim from @sarda_wales for all your helpImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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 ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday 28th January 2024, 22:15
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 # 6

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.

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 # 6

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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Well done Martina 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. 👏🏻

Great job! Well done

Well done Martina OKearney Flynn and Ella.

Good job Martina & Ella 👏

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Monday 22nd January 2024, 13:57
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨

# 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 🙏😔

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨

# 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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Sunday 21st January 2024, 11:21
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Sunday 21st January 2024, 11:19
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 DOG FIND ⚠️

# 5

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. 👏Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 DOG FIND ⚠️

# 5

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 👏👏

Superbly done! 👏🏼♥️

Well done all involved 👏🏽

Great work everyone and congrats to Helen & Rosie 🐕‍🦺🐾

Congratulations Helen & Rosie. Well done to everyone involved.

Top team well done ! Keep up the good work!

These are fabulous dogs 🐕 😍

Well done amazing work Helen and Rosie and everyone involved 🙏🐕🐶👏👏👏

Whohoo 🥳🥳 Helen & Rosie! Well done all!

Well done Rosie & Helen 👍

Congratulations Helen and Rosie, well done to all the team..

🌹🌹🌹🌹

Well done all

Congratulations to all well done x

Well done!

Well done folks!

Great news well done everyone involved

Well done !!

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Wednesday 17th January 2024, 13:13
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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 🙏😊

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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Sunday 14th January 2024, 22:19
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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. 
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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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@followers 😊🙏🥰

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Saturday 13th January 2024, 14:50
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Friday 12th January 2024, 19:32
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Were 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 dont hesitate to come say hi.  The handlers dont bite........ Honest  🤣

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 🤣 ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday 11th January 2024, 20:34
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 ⚠️DOG FIND ⚠️

# 1 

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.

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨 ⚠️DOG FIND ⚠️

# 1

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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Thursday 11th January 2024, 14:06
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Were 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 dont carry cash. 
And for those of you who would like to support us but cant 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.Image attachmentImage attachment

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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Wednesday 10th January 2024, 9:39
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT DAY 3 🚨

An Garda Síochána  have requested SARDA Ireland to search further areas in Co. Limerick. 2 dog teams are attending today.Image attachment

🚨 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

Tuesday 9th January 2024, 10:02
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨

#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

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨

#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 Mick.

Good luck Mick n Ziggy

Best of luck Mick and Ziggy!

Go Ziggy! 🐕

Good luck 🤞

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Monday 8th January 2024, 19:45
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT UPDATE 🚨

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.

🚨CALL OUT UPDATE 🚨

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

Monday 8th January 2024, 13:58
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT DAY 2🚨

We have 2 more dog teams responding to the missing person in Co. Limerick today.  Thats a total of 6 teams over the 2 days. More to follow ....Image attachment

🚨CALL OUT DAY 2🚨

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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@followers 🙏

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 👍

Here’s to successful rescues

You are all amazing🌹Keep safe🌹

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Sunday 7th January 2024, 21:12
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨CALL OUT UPDATE 🚨

Teams stood down for the day. Search to continue tomorrow.

🚨CALL OUT UPDATE 🚨

Teams stood down for the day. Search to continue tomorrow.
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Sunday 7th January 2024, 17:06
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🚨 CALL OUT 🚨

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......Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🚨 CALL OUT 🚨

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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Saturday 6th January 2024, 22:20
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Heres to all the amazing women out there. Members, past and present who have paved the way for others.  
Nollaig na mBan Shona Daoibh ☺️

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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@followers

What a lovely post. 💚

It has taken over 100 years and women are still fighting !!!

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Saturday 6th January 2024, 21:48
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Some of our Tipperary crew were out training this morning. What wonderful day for itImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Well done Niall Devery keep up the great work

Sunday 31st December 2023, 16:10
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

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Sunday 31st December 2023, 16:09
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
As 2023 comes to a close we would like to wish everyone a Happy and healthy new year 🎊

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@followers

Happy & Healthy 2024

Happy new year to you all both 2 and 4 legged. Thanks for all the great work ye did this year

Happy New year 🎉

Happy and peaceful New year to human and doggies ❤️🪻

Best wishes to you all for 2024

A happy and peaceful new year too all off you guys.

Happy New year to all. 💚

Happy New Year to all Human and doggy’s 🥂

Have a great new year Michelle ✨️

Happy and safe New Year to all at SARDA

Happy New year's year to all of the Search Dogs and Handlers in SARDA (Ireland) from an old friend in Wales.

Happy New Year to everyone 🎆🍾💞🎇

Happy new year to all ll

A happy New year to you all 🌹.....

Happy new year crew and thanks you for always being there ready at a moments notice to help families of lost loved ones etc and for being part of the emergency services family .

Best wishes to you and your families.

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Thursday 28th December 2023, 14:08
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
What a lovely card that Syd received from the An Garda Síochána  Water unit. Such a thoughtful token of their appreciation. Syd and the Water unit crossed paths a few times during his service. Thank you so much 😊Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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@followers

So well deserved!

Awe well done happy retirement to such a good boy 🐾

Happy retirement Syd thank you for your loyal service. X

Well deserved! Wishing you a long & happy retirement.

Nice one Syd and of course well deserved

Well done👍

A well deserved retirement Syd

What a beautiful dog enjoy your retirement Syd 🎄

Syd=>doing the Labs proud in a country full of collies.👏

😍♥️♥️♥️

Fabulous Syd xxx

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Saturday 23rd December 2023, 23:23
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
SARDA Ireland would like to thank all our Volunteers, families, friends and all our supporters for all your love, support and donations throughout the year.  We are very grateful. 
We take this time to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas.  At the same time we take a moment to think of the people who arent with us at this special time of year and their families. 
Thank you all. Have a wonderful safe festive season. Hope Santa Paws comes to all the good pups. 🎅🤶🎄🐕Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

SARDA Ireland would like to thank all our Volunteers, families, friends and all our supporters for all your love, support and donations throughout the year. We are very grateful.
We take this time to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas. At the same time we take a moment to think of the people who aren't with us at this special time of year and their families.
Thank you all. Have a wonderful safe festive season. Hope Santa Paws comes to all the good pups. 🎅🤶🎄🐕
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@followers

Happy Christmas , wonderful sweet paws !

Thank you all for doing this job and Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas to you all 🎅you’re doing an amazing job .

Thanku so much for the amazing job you do ❤️❤️

Happy Christmas

Here's to good times, good friends, and a very Merry Christmas!

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Wednesday 20th December 2023, 22:16
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Friday 15th December 2023, 15:46
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Friday 15th December 2023, 15:44
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Thursday 14th December 2023, 13:39
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Last night SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána . We deployed 5 dog teams to assist in the search for a vulnerable missing person in Dunmore East. While our teams made their way to the area the missing person was found alive and attended to by Dunmore East Coast Guard  ,National Ambulance Service (NAS), local fire brigade , local GP and SARDA/SEMRA team member. Also in attendance were South Eastern Mountain Rescue AssociationImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Last night SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána . We deployed 5 dog teams to assist in the search for a vulnerable missing person in Dunmore East. While our teams made their way to the area the missing person was found alive and attended to by Dunmore East Coast Guard ,National Ambulance Service (NAS), local fire brigade , local GP and SARDA/SEMRA team member. Also in attendance were South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association ... See MoreSee Less

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👏👏👏

Monday 11th December 2023, 21:41
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Monday 11th December 2023, 20:22
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Edelle and @jessie_search_dog, Jarlath and Shadow spent the weekend in beautiful Wales with Search and Rescue Dog Association SARDA Wales for some trailing training. They are preparing for assessment in the new year. Well done you two.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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Sunday 10th December 2023, 17:25
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Big thanks to everyone who organised and participated in the Charity tag rugby game in Cork today.  Next time well organise a SARDA Ireland team to try and participate 😉Image attachment

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Well done

Game Day Link for this game can be found on:👇 🎥https://topsports-tv.my.id/rugby.php

Wednesday 6th December 2023, 20:31
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
❤️ Search dog Syd retires ❤️

It is with a mix of sadness but with great pride that we announce the retirement of Syd, one of our operational search dogs based in Galway with Galway Mountain Rescue Team 
Syd and his handler Jarlath Folan qualified in April 2019. During their time on the call out list they have conducted numerous searches, in one particular case they searched a large area in Galway for 15 days. 
They had 2 finds during this time. One was locating shoes on the side of a lake that led to the Garda divers recovering the missing person.  The second was finding a person alive after been missing overnight. Most of their searches involved clearing areas for gardai. 
We at SARDA Ireland would like to acknowledge Jarlaths wife Perry and family for their commitment to supporting them while away training and searching. For putting up with the flower beds being dug up and the clothes being pulled off the line 🙈 
Were grateful that Jarlath is continuing with us and is hopefully about to qualify his 3rd dog Shadow next year. In a new discipline, trailing. We wish them the best of luck. 
As for Syd we wish him a long happy retirement with plenty of long walks and lazy afternoons 🐾🐾Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

❤️ Search dog Syd retires ❤️

It is with a mix of sadness but with great pride that we announce the retirement of Syd, one of our operational search dogs based in Galway with Galway Mountain Rescue Team
Syd and his handler Jarlath Folan qualified in April 2019. During their time on the call out list they have conducted numerous searches, in one particular case they searched a large area in Galway for 15 days.
They had 2 finds during this time. One was locating shoes on the side of a lake that led to the Garda divers recovering the missing person. The second was finding a person alive after been missing overnight. Most of their searches involved clearing areas for gardai.
We at SARDA Ireland would like to acknowledge Jarlaths wife Perry and family for their commitment to supporting them while away training and searching. For putting up with the flower beds being dug up and the clothes being pulled off the line 🙈
We're grateful that Jarlath is continuing with us and is hopefully about to qualify his 3rd dog Shadow next year. In a new discipline, trailing. We wish them the best of luck.
As for Syd we wish him a long happy retirement with plenty of long walks and lazy afternoons 🐾🐾
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Enjoy your retirement Syd!!!

Best of luck

Happy retirement Syd 🐾

Happy retirement Syd, u did great work with Jarlath and shadow.

Good job Syd 👏👏👏 enjoy your retirement

Happy retirement Syd and WTG Jarleth! On a personal note, I wish you had continued with Springer Spaniels 🙂

Happy retirement Syd. And best of luck Jarlath with the newer members of the family.

Enjoy a well deserved retirement Syd ❤️

Happy retirement Syd

Well done Syd & Jarlath for your fantastic work xx

Ahhh Syd! Good job and good boyo!

Happy retirement Syd, amazing work that you and Ja do

Happy Retirement Syd 🥕🎂🥩🎾

Enjoy your retirement Syd 🐾🐾❤️🇮🇪

Syd thank you firstly for everything U did , gave and those U helped in any way U are an amazing dog . Sorry to see U leave but happy Ur safe and will have a great and happy retirement . To Ur owner thank you for all the hours and time U gave to training Syd and his brother and fellow 4 legged friends in SandR . Finally Syd stay well cosy and have a great retirement and know U will always be missed and remembered every day for what U gave and did when on the job . Ur 999 family also appreciate you and don't be a stranger when on the prowl drop in for a run and a dog treat I'm sure I'll be welcomed and looked after 😉 take care old friend .

So long Syd, put your paws up! Thank God we still have Jarlath 🙂

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Tuesday 5th December 2023, 19:48
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Today is #internationalvolunteerday, and we’d like to thank all of our volunteers. Be they past or present dogs bodies, qualified dog handlers, trainee dog handlers, committee members, assessors along with their families and friends. And the most important, the dogs ☺️

Without your commitment and support, we would not be able to do what we do and respond to those in need. 

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Today is #internationalvolunteerday, and we’d like to thank all of our volunteers. Be they past or present dogs bodies, qualified dog handlers, trainee dog handlers, committee members, assessors along with their families and friends. And the most important, the dogs ☺️

Without your commitment and support, we would not be able to do what we do and respond to those in need.

Thank you 🙏
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Thank you all to the most important members of the association of course I refer to the dog volunteers , their handlers , their families and call center volunteers. Rosie from Creeslough x

Thankfully I have never needed ye but if I was in trouble I’d be delighted for ye to help, a fantastic team of people and doggies

Tuesday 5th December 2023, 16:54
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

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Good photo

maith na Mná

Sunday 3rd December 2023, 21:17
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Some of our handlers lent a hand yesterday.

Some of our handlers lent a hand yesterday.CALLOUT DATE: 05/12/2023

At 13:07 the Glen of Imaal Irish Red Cross Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team were tasked by the National Ambulance Service to assist a male with a lower leg injury.

The causality was lowered off steep terrain on Camaderry mountain and then transferred to an awaiting ambulance at the lead mines car park

The incident was stood down at 17:13 hrs
Thanks to all the agencies involved.

Incident: 82
Location: Camaderry Mountain
Agencies involved: GOIMRT, DWMRT, SARDA, National Ambulance Service
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Is that road along the Glendasan River?

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Sunday 3rd December 2023, 21:15
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Yesterday evening we received the devastating news that Trainee Search dog Finn passed away suddenly after a short illness. Finn was only 3. He took ill last Tuesday and had surgery Saturday to remove part of his bowel. Sadly he did not recover and yesterday at 3:30 he passed away. We would like to send our sincere condolences to his handler Ryan, Ryans wife Sam and their other dog Ursa at this sad time. Sleep well sweet boy. Thank you for your hard work 😔Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Yesterday evening we received the devastating news that Trainee Search dog Finn passed away suddenly after a short illness. Finn was only 3. He took ill last Tuesday and had surgery Saturday to remove part of his bowel. Sadly he did not recover and yesterday at 3:30 he passed away. We would like to send our sincere condolences to his handler Ryan, Ryan's wife Sam and their other dog Ursa at this sad time. Sleep well sweet boy. Thank you for your hard work 😔 ... See MoreSee Less

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RIP Finn. Sincere sympathies to Ryan and family.

Run free beautiful boy. Condolences 🙏

So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to all connected.

So very sad 😢. RIP Finn. Thoughts with Finn’s family 💔

Rest well over the Rainbow Bridge Finn. Condolences to the family

So sorry to hear this, what a beautiful dog, so sorry.

RIP Finn, you have served well.

So very sorry to hear of Finn’s passing , condolences to Ryan , Sam ,Ursa and all his colleagues in Search and Rescue.

Sorry for your loss 💔

Such a beautiful and brilliant dog. My deepest sympathies to Ryan and the rest of the family and everyone at Search and Rescue Dog Association.

What a beautiful dog.

A beautiful dog. I’m so sorry 😢

Run free Finn!

A huge loss. So very sorry to hear the news.

So sad. R.I.P. Finn . Thoughts with Finn's family 🙏

So very sad, thoughts are with you and your family

Oh God. Too soon. Too sad. Condolences ❤️

So sad 😞

So so sorry Ryan.may he rest in doggie heaven💕

Aww..very sad, rest well..he looked like a beautiful strong hound...

R.I.P.🕯🕯🕯 Finn. Sympathies to Ryan and all family.

So sad

So sad to see a young one go to soon

Very sad 😥

So sorry to hear 💔

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Sunday 3rd December 2023, 20:07
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Congratulations to our newest Operational Search dog team Mike and Rhea on passing their assessment weekend. And to Sean & Ben, Jean & Trakr for passing their upgrade assessments to become fully qualified Mountain Rescue Search dog team. 

Thanks to all our assessors for all your hard work. 

To our wonderful bodies, without you these teams wouldnt be possible. Thank you for your time and efforts.

To all the members working in the background on rotas, organising accommodation, food etc. thank you. 
To our Training Officer Gerry and all our teams thank you all.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Congratulations to our newest Operational Search dog team Mike and Rhea on passing their assessment weekend. And to Sean & Ben, Jean & Trakr for passing their upgrade assessments to become fully qualified Mountain Rescue Search dog team.

Thanks to all our assessors for all your hard work.

To our wonderful bodies, without you these teams wouldn't be possible. Thank you for your time and efforts.

To all the members working in the background on rotas, organising accommodation, food etc. thank you.
To our Training Officer Gerry and all our teams thank you all.
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Congratulations! Well done everyone

Congratulations🎉

Congratulations 🥂

congratulations to all 👏👏👏👏👏

Way to go! Congrats!

Brilliant achievement -well done all!!! ❤️🐕👏

Well done all, Congratulations!

Great teams there 👏 well done all

Congratulations everyone, a very successful weekend. The big smiles say it all !

Congratulations to everyone and thank you for everything you all do. 🐕🐕‍🦺🐶

Congratulations Jean and Trakr 🥰

Well done to you all.hard work payed off off❤️

Well done Jean well deserved after all your hard work 👏

Congratulations and keep safe.

WOW, great news... Jean and Trakr official joining the mountain rescue family!

Congratulations

To you all.

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Tuesday 28th November 2023, 22:11
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Good job, Bailey! Looks cold🥶

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Saturday 25th November 2023, 20:11
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
After our Fundraising day in Jetland shopping Centre in Limerick last week we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated. You lovely folks raised an amazing €3628.83. We are so grateful for your support. ThankImage attachment

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Saturday 18th November 2023, 20:59
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Limerick, its been a fantastic day meeting all you fabulous, generous people. Thank you to everyone who donated, who came talked and played with our dogs. Weve had a brilliant day and were blown away by your generosity. Looking forward to next year already. Thank you 🥹Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

Limerick, it's been a fantastic day meeting all you fabulous, generous people. Thank you to everyone who donated, who came talked and played with our dogs. We've had a brilliant day and we're blown away by your generosity. Looking forward to next year already. Thank you 🥹 ... See MoreSee Less

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@followers

Well done everyone looks happy 😊

Well done to all involved 👏

Well done

Well done to you all 🦮🐕‍🦺💕❤️

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Wednesday 15th November 2023, 11:34
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Sunday 12th November 2023, 10:48
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🐾 DOG FIND 🐾

Yesterday evening our colleagues in South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association responded to a walker who was lost on Slievenamon. 
It was dark and the cloud was low so visibility was poor. 
Sean Owens and Kody responded with their  SEMRA collegues. They had a lock on the walkers phone. As they got closer to the top Coady picked up the scent and located the person then guided the members in. 
This saved the team time trying to navigate in the poor conditions. The walker was assessed and walked off the hill. 

With the darkness setting earlier please remember to bring all essential kit on your hikes. Stay safe 

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🐾 DOG FIND 🐾

Yesterday evening our colleagues in South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association responded to a walker who was lost on Slievenamon.
It was dark and the cloud was low so visibility was poor.
Sean Owens and Kody responded with their SEMRA collegues. They had a lock on the walkers phone. As they got closer to the top Coady picked up the scent and located the person then guided the members in.
This saved the team time trying to navigate in the poor conditions. The walker was assessed and walked off the hill.

With the darkness setting earlier please remember to bring all essential kit on your hikes. Stay safe

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@followers

Well done 👏

Well done Sean and Cody👏

Well done Kody and Sean 👏👏

Excellent work Sean and Cody! That’s what you do all the training for!

Well done Sean and Kody!

Speed and time is of the essence. Kody does not know this he just does his job so absolutely well done Kody & John on your find 👏👏👏

Well done Séan and Cody 🤩🤩

Brilliant

Well done both of you. X

Well done!

Thank you for your service.

Well done

Great work Coady and team

Well done 👏

What a great ending for everyone.

Well done 👏

Well done 👍

Well done Sean and kody

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Saturday 11th November 2023, 19:47
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Next Saturday the 18th of November we will be holding our annual flag day in Jetland Shopping Centre, Limerick. So why not come along and meet our dogs. 

SARDA Ireland are a charity organisation and we rely on donations from the public to help support us to work and train. 
Thank you in advance for your support. 

We hope to see you next Saturday 😁🐕🐾

Next Saturday the 18th of November we will be holding our annual flag day in Jetland Shopping Centre, Limerick. So why not come along and meet our dogs.

SARDA Ireland are a charity organisation and we rely on donations from the public to help support us to work and train.
Thank you in advance for your support.

We hope to see you next Saturday 😁🐕🐾
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@followers looking forward seeing everyone tomorrow in Limerick

@followers

Wish I could be there. Maybe one day...

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Sunday 5th November 2023, 22:08
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Attempted Heli training this afternoon. We had a briefing by Rescue 116 and a few of us got shown into the helicopter. During training they were tasked to a call and understandably had to go. Thanks to Alan and all the crew for their time and to Sean for organising itImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Sorry we had to cut it short, I’ll try and rearrange with Sean for another day shortly!

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Saturday 4th November 2023, 18:13
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Our training officer Gerry Tobin and Martina O Kearney Flynn are over in the Brecon Beacons for the Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England , South Wales assessments.  Gerry is an assessor and Martina is training to become an assessor. 
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Our training officer Gerry Tobin and Martina O Kearney Flynn are over in the Brecon Beacons for the Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England , South Wales assessments. Gerry is an assessor and Martina is training to become an assessor.
Well done you two.
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Brilliant, have a good one folks 👍

Yes! Very well done you two!

Good luck 🍀

Enjoy guys 👦

Thank you Martina and Gerry for coming out this weekend and for your help for myself and Jack. We didn’t see you after our last area but hope it was ok, also that you have a safe journey home!

Enjoy the trip a nice spot call to the Storey Arms for a drink

Go Martina, Go! Looks like typical autumn weather on the Breqcon hills, yet so beautiful!

Have a grand time!

Great to see you again Gerry & Martina, 'twas a busy ( & wet ) weekend. See you gain, and hope the return sailing was less eventful! 🐾

Brecon Beacons , now that is inhospitable territory

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Saturday 4th November 2023, 13:35
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
SARDA Ireland have had a very busy week. 3 searches in 3 corners of the country over 2 days. 6 dog teams deployed. 2 busy call out officers.
Thats 6 volunteers dropping everything in their day to day life to assist in the search for missing persons where ever they may be. 

We are a 24/7 365 voluntary organisation who rely on donations from the public. 

There is a link attached if youd like to donate. 

We are very grateful for everyones supportImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

SARDA Ireland have had a very busy week. 3 searches in 3 corners of the country over 2 days. 6 dog teams deployed. 2 busy call out officers.
That's 6 volunteers dropping everything in their day to day life to assist in the search for missing persons where ever they may be.

We are a 24/7 365 voluntary organisation who rely on donations from the public.

There is a link attached if you'd like to donate.

We are very grateful for everyones support
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@followers

Donation sent these earth angels found my husband and brought him home to me 😔💔 You will forever have a place in my heart ❤️

Well done all

Well done all

@followers ❤️

Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland) Bailey South-East Search and Rescue Dogs Bernie Kearns Carol M Mc Carthy usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

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Tuesday 31st October 2023, 19:17
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
This afternoon at approx 12:50 SARDA Ireland were tasked by Garda Síochána North Western Region to assist with the search for a missing person in Foxford Co. Mayo. Audrey and Bailey were tasked and arrived on scene at 1:40 pm. As they were being briefed by the Gardai the missing person was located. 
SARDA Ireland would like to express our condolences to the family and friends. 
May he rest in peace

Other agencies involved were Ballyglass Coast Guard Search and Drone Unit   Rescue 118  
Neighbours, family and friendsImage attachmentImage attachment

This afternoon at approx 12:50 SARDA Ireland were tasked by Garda Síochána North Western Region to assist with the search for a missing person in Foxford Co. Mayo. Audrey and Bailey were tasked and arrived on scene at 1:40 pm. As they were being briefed by the Gardai the missing person was located.
SARDA Ireland would like to express our condolences to the family and friends.
May he rest in peace

Other agencies involved were Ballyglass Coast Guard Search and Drone Unit Rescue 118
Neighbours, family and friends
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Tuesday 31st October 2023, 0:28
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Sean and Ben have now completed their search in Co. Kilkenny and have been stood down. No more information at this timeImage attachmentImage attachment

Sean and Ben have now completed their search in Co. Kilkenny and have been stood down. No more information at this time ... See MoreSee Less

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Well done, Thank you

Well done Ben and Sean. Hope you are both resting today🐶🐕

Monday 30th October 2023, 21:14
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Our 4 teams have now been stood down for the day in Glengarriff Co. Cork.
Mick and Ziggy to resume searching in the morning
 
This is a big multi agency operation being led by An Garda Síochána  . 

Other agencies involved are Castletownbere Coast Guard  #rescue115 Cork West Civil Defence 
West Cork Underwater Search & RescueImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Our 4 teams have now been stood down for the day in Glengarriff Co. Cork.
Mick and Ziggy to resume searching in the morning

This is a big multi agency operation being led by An Garda Síochána .

Other agencies involved are Castletownbere Coast Guard #rescue115 Cork West Civil Defence
West Cork Underwater Search & Rescue
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Well done guys

Monday 30th October 2023, 20:18
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
This evening SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána  to assist in a search in Co Kilkenny. Sean and Ben are en route. More to followImage attachment

This evening SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in a search in Co Kilkenny. Sean and Ben are en route. More to follow ... See MoreSee Less

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@followers

Good luck to all the

It's at times like this I wish I had milo trained.

Fingers crossed it’ll be a good result

Be safe

🙏

BalkaNiko Niko Paul Murray Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland) usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

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Monday 30th October 2023, 12:51
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána last night to assist with the search for a missing person in the Glengarrif area of Co. Cork. There are currently 3 dog teams on scene searching and another on the way to assist. More details to follow

SARDA Ireland were tasked by An Garda Síochána last night to assist with the search for a missing person in the Glengarrif area of Co. Cork. There are currently 3 dog teams on scene searching and another on the way to assist. More details to follow ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday 25th October 2023, 9:58
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

Tomorrow Thursday October 26th at 8pm on TG4 the new series Tarrthálaithe na hÉireann (Rescuers of Ireland) will feature Sligo/Leitrim Mountain rescue team as well as the Coast Guard helicopter R118.
SLMRT look back on a difficult call out and reflect on the highs and lows that come with being a volunteer in the rescue services. Costelloe Bay Coast Guard help out at Feile an Sruthan, a busy regatta in Galway and In Strandhill, Sligo the annual Warrior Run takes place, A gruelling 15KM trail kilometres up and down Knocknarea mountain. Below is the link where all episodes can be watched.

Amharcann Foireann Tarrthála Sléibhe Shligigh Liatroma siar ar ghlaoigh amach an-deacair agus déanann siad a mhacnamh ar na thuas seal thíos seal a thagann agus tú mar oibrí dheonach sna seirbhisí tarrthála. Tugann Garda Chósta an Chuan Chasla cuidiú ag Feile na Sruthan, geallta bád gnóthach i nGaillimh agus ag an Leathros, i gContae Shligigh, tá an Warrior Run bliantúil ar siúl. 15 km suas agus anuas Cnoc na Riabh atá i gceist. www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Tarrth%C3%A1laithe%20na%20h%C3%89ireann...
Big Mountain Productions TG4 Sligo Weekender The Sligo Champion Ocean FM Ireland Everyone @followers
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Sunday 22nd October 2023, 13:57
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
And thats a wrap for National training weekend in Killary Adventure Centre. Fabulous weekend was had. Lots of new faces eager to learn about how we work. Safe home everyoneImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

And that's a wrap for National training weekend in Killary Adventure Centre. Fabulous weekend was had. Lots of new faces eager to learn about how we work. Safe home everyone ... See MoreSee Less

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

I want to body there! Beautiful!

Maith sibh agus na madraí❤🙏

Gráinne Rua Ní Ghallachóir Katherine Murphy usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

Saturday 21st October 2023, 21:59
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Fabulous days training today in Killary. Preparation for assessment well and truly underway for 4 teams. Weather held out for us so hopefully tomorrow is just as goodImage attachmentImage attachment

Fabulous days training today in Killary. Preparation for assessment well and truly underway for 4 teams. Weather held out for us so hopefully tomorrow is just as good ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday 21st October 2023, 9:58
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Were back in Killary for our national training. The sun has come out for us so heres to a great weekend of learning

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Have lots of fun!

Sean is that Rosie. It is her harness underneath the jacket but her nose looks whiter. Must be the light🤔

Helen Connolly Sontschi Neumann usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

Thursday 19th October 2023, 12:57
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

Tomorrow on Tarrthálaithe...
We join the Bunbeg Coast Guard team to see how drone technology has transformed the safety and efficiency of the coastguard there. We follow the unusual rescue of a collie called Ruby and, in the Comeragh Mountains, South East Mountain Rescue are called out to help an injured woman.
Leanann muid Garda Cósta an Bhun Bhig chun breathnú ar an dóigh a d’athraigh teicneolaíocht drón sábháilteacht agus éifeachtacht an Garda Cósta ansin ó bhonn. Feicimid an tarrtháil neamhgnáth den chóilí Ruby agus i Sléibhte an Chomaraigh, cuireadh fios ar Tharrtháil Sléibhe an Oirdheiscirt chun dul agus cabhrú a thabhairt le bean atá gortaithe. Tomorrow @ 8pm on TG4!
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Thursday 19th October 2023, 10:11
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
🌟 Meet the team 🌟

Name:  Jen Coughlan

SARDA dogs name:  Scout

Type of search dog:  Air scenting 

How many dogs have you qualified and when? :  0
 
Other dogs names :  Bart and Rosie. Old gundogs who prefer to sleep in front of the stove these days

Where from :  Dublin living in Wicklow 

Day job :  Research technician UCD Marine 

Role in SARDA Ireland:  Dogs Body, prospective dog handler 

When did you join:  2/4/23

What inspired you to join SARDA:  I have always loved working dogs and previously had working gundogs.  I really wanted to find a new outdoor activity and really admired the inspiring work of SARDA.  As soon as I did my first stint of bodying I was hooked!

Most memorable time with SARDA:  Im a complete newbie but my first bodying session was made interesting by a lady making religious offerings and chanting right above my head in the bivvy!  I didnt want to move in case I messed it up for the dog teamImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

🌟 Meet the team 🌟

Name: Jen Coughlan

SARDA dogs' name: Scout

Type of search dog: Air scenting

How many dog's have you qualified and when? : 0

Other dogs' names : Bart and Rosie. Old gundogs who prefer to sleep in front of the stove these days

Where from : Dublin living in Wicklow

Day job : Research technician UCD Marine

Role in SARDA Ireland: Dogs Body, prospective dog handler

When did you join: 2/4/23

What inspired you to join SARDA: I have always loved working dogs and previously had working gundogs. I really wanted to find a new outdoor activity and really admired the inspiring work of SARDA. As soon as I did my first stint of bodying I was hooked!

Most memorable time with SARDA: I'm a complete newbie but my first bodying session was made interesting by a lady making religious offerings and chanting right above my head in the bivvy! I didn't want to move in case I messed it up for the dog team
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Hello Scout and Bart and Rosie and handler Jen 👋

Ah 😌 so many spaniels ! 💕

Springers lover, yay!

Rosemary O'Donnell-Curran Marie-Jo Thauvin Debby McCarthy usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

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Wednesday 18th October 2023, 16:39
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Congratulations to Ellie and Benny on passing their obedience and stock tests recently.  They received their green tag at local training on Sunday. Well done 👏Image attachment

Congratulations to Ellie and Benny on passing their obedience and stock tests recently. They received their green tag at local training on Sunday. Well done 👏 ... See MoreSee Less

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Well deserved!

Congratulations Benny and Ellie 👏👏👏

Well done you two!

Rosemary O'Donnell-Curran Sontschi Neumann Angela Houlihan usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

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Wednesday 18th October 2023, 15:14
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
Thank you for your service Laser, enjoy your retirement 🎉Image attachmentImage attachment

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Enjoy your well earned retirement Laser 💞💞💞💞🐕xX

Enjoy the well earned rest.

This dog's done more work in his life than some people I know! Long and happy retirement to him. Good luck to his handler!

Have fun Laser and enjoy family life 💕

Marie-Jo Thauvin Nick Caffrey Angela Mcdonnell Glenys Nottle John O Reilly usa-fusioncorner.shop/20231130-154559

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Saturday 14th October 2023, 19:06
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

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Saturday 14th October 2023, 19:06
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)
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Friday 13th October 2023, 12:44
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Ireland)

Here's the link to see us on TG 4 last night.



Tarrthálaithe na hÉireann (1-2) | Player | TG4 | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile
In the second episode, on a warm summer's day Croagh Patrick looks enticingly beautiful but climbing the mountain can be gruelling, it's 7 km to the summit. Galway Mountain Rescue are on hand at Reek Sunday, the busiest day of the year.
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Well done all.....but especially SARDA.🥰🐕‍🦺

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