16.01.2011

Callout

At 3pm today, Sunday 16th January, a lone hillwalker in his 50's slipped near the summit rocks on Lugnaquillia. It is believed that he may have fractured his kneecap. Mountain Rescue Teams are en route to the summit to attend to the man. The weather is changeable and may not allow for helicopter access. Other hillwalkers are staying with the injured man until further help arrives.

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Sally Gap - Road Condition Warning for all Motorists

Wicklows Mountain Rescue services are this afternoon issuing a renewed warning regarding road conditions in the Sally Gap and similar mountainous areas in the Dublin and Wicklow area. Melt water which has formed underneath the sheets of ice and decayed snow in such areas has led to extremely dangerous road conditions which pose a very serious safety risk to any motorist attempting to travel via these routes. Experienced Mountain Rescue drivers have assessed the road condition in the past hour and have determined that...

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Mountain Rescuers Wanted

The Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team is now recruiting high caliber individuals to join the team. After the initial training program and hands on experience you will be able to answer 'yes'� to the following questions:•           As a member of an operational MR team, will you join your teammates in answering calls for help in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains? •           As a navigator, can you guide your teamm...

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