Please support MRI by donating online through PayPal
Mountain Rescue is a 24 hour 999/112 emergency service provided by unpaid volunteers. We are a registered charity (CHY10412).
News & Info
Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team releases 2011 annual report and hosts Mountain Rescue Conference in Wicklow.
This weekend the Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team hosts the annual Mountain Rescue Ireland Conference in Glendalough, Wicklow. 87 delegates from twelve Mountain Rescue teams will join the team to discuss all aspects of the future development of Mountain Rescue in Ireland. The event will cover a wide range of topics including the use of software such as smartphone apps to aid the location of casualties in the mountains, the benefits of Tetra radio units and increased cooperation with the Garda Air Support Unit.
Rescue ‘App’ Locates Lost Mountain Runner
It seems like there really is an ‘App’ for everything…
Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue last night found a long-distance runner lost in the mountains… by texting him a link for software that tracked him down using his smartphone.
Mountain Rescue in second operation of 2012 in Wicklow
At approximately 13.30 this afternoon, Sunday 8th January 2012 , Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imaal Red Cross Mountain Rescue Team received their second call of the New Year.
Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team announce funding for two new rescue vehicles.
Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team is delighted to announce that they have secured funding for two new 4x4 rescue vehicles for use in the Dublin and Wicklow hills.
A significant part of the funding comes in the shape of a €45,000 grant from the National Lottery which was approved by Department of Health Minister James O’Reilly. Andrew Doyle, Fine Gael TD in Wicklow, a long term supporter of the work of mountain rescue in Wicklow, had this to say about the good news: “This shows a genuine commitment and appreciation on the Governments part to acknowledge the vital work that is being carried out on a daily basis by those who volunteer on Mountain Rescue teams to assist those in need.”
First Call Out of the New Year!