Emergency Services - Clare, Ireland

08/09/2026

New battery-operated rescue equipment for Clare fire crews

https://clareherald.com/news/emergency-response/new-battery-operated-rescue-equipment-for-clare-fire-crews/

01/09/2026

New Ennis Fire Station project moves to design phase

Clare County Council has reached a significant milestone in the delivery of a new headquarters facility for Clare County Fire and Rescue Service, as the completion of the design consultancy procurement process and the formal signing of contracts with the appointed design team has been completed. The...

22/08/2026

An incredible tragedy 😔🕯️

Cleveland Police can confirm that seven people have died as a result of a collision in South Bank at 3.39am this morning (Saturday 22 August).

This includes two serving Cleveland Police officers who were in a marked police vehicle and five members of the public who were travelling in a Volkswagen Passat.

The Passat was travelling the wrong way along the A66 and collided with a police vehicle that was travelling on the same road in the right direction.

Sadly, all occupants of both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene. The families of those identified have been informed and are being offered specialist support.

Chief Constable Victoria Fuller said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the families of everyone involved in today’s incident.

“No one should leave their home and not return safely, including police officers serving their communities and protecting the people of Cleveland.

“This tragic incident will be felt across Cleveland, within our communities and throughout the entire policing family.

“We are providing specialist support to all families involved at this extremely difficult time.

“The investigation has been referred to the IOPC, which is the standard approach when a death occurs following police contact. We will cooperate fully with their investigation.

"While this investigation takes place, we strongly urge people to avoid speculation."

A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is mandatory in these circumstances.

We are still working to formally identify all occupants of the Volkswagen Passat.

28/07/2026

The funeral arrangements for the late Garda Sergeant Andrew O’Riordan have been confirmed.

Andrew, of Hurdlestown Meadows, Broadford, Co. Clare and late of Blarney and Tower Co. Cork, died in a road traffic collision near Broadford on Sunday evening 26th July 2026.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, loving wife Stéphanie, children Amélie, Steffen, Gabrielle, Jonathan and Axel, parents Patrick and Kathleen, sister Joanne and her husband David Kerr.

Andrew will repose in St. Peter’s Church Broadford on Thursday 30th July from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday 31st July at 12noon followed by burial afterwards in the Church grounds.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Broadford Community Action Group page.

May Andrew’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

27/07/2026

An Garda Síochána in Limerick and colleagues across the organisation have expressed their condolences to the family of Sergeant Andrew O’Riordan (RIP) of Mayorstone Garda Station, Limerick, who passed away yesterday following a fatal road traffic collision near Broadford in Co Clare.

A native of Blarney Co. Cork, Sergeant Andrew O‘Riordain was a well-respected member of An Garda Síochána who served proudly for 28 years in the Limerick area.

Deepest sympathies to Andrew’s wife Stephanie and their five children, parents Pat and Kathleen and sister Joanne.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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24/07/2026