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Glen of Imaal MRT

@GlenofImaalMRT

The Glen of Imaal Red Cross MRT formed in 1983 to respond to emergency situations in the Wicklow Mountains. We deal with 50 to 60 call outs per year.

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Registration for the Moonlight Challenge is still open! Share the link below to friends, family, walking groups - Anyone you know who would be up for a challenge!

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Registration for the Moonlight Challenge is still open! Share the link below to friends, family, walking groups - Anyone you know who would be up for a challenge! #mountainrescue #fundraiser #moonlightchallenge2022 wmr.ie/moonlight-chal…
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Joint training with the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team, refreshing skills such as splinting, heli hi-lines, searching, stretcher assembly and setting up Rescue Base.

Joint training with the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team, refreshing skills such as splinting, heli hi-lines, searching, stretcher assembly and setting up Rescue Base.
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Some of our team members taking part in parades in Blessington and Castledermot.
Happy St Patrick's Day! πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€

Some of our team members taking part in parades in Blessington and Castledermot. Happy St Patrick's Day! πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
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RECRUITMENT 2022 IS NOW OPEN!!

If you have a hillwalking / mountaineering background and you would be interested in joining our team, email us to apply or for further information on

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RECRUITMENT 2022 IS NOW OPEN!! If you have a hillwalking / mountaineering background and you would be interested in joining our team, email us to apply or for further information on recruitment@wmr.ie
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Join the Glen Team for their NEW event on April 2nd πŸ™ŒπŸ» Starting at Belmont Demesne at 5am β˜€οΈ
Craic of Dawn is a Fundraiser Event for the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team.
REGISTER: craicofdawn.ie

Join the Glen Team for their NEW event on April 2nd πŸ™ŒπŸ» Starting at Belmont Demesne at 5am β˜€οΈ Craic of Dawn is a Fundraiser Event for the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team. REGISTER: craicofdawn.ie
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'When life gives you mountains, put on your boots and hike!'

It's been an another busy year for the mountain rescue teams in Wicklow.
Thank you to all those who supported the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team throughout the year. Wishing you a safe and adventurous New Year.

'When life gives you mountains, put on your boots and hike!' It's been an another busy year for the mountain rescue teams in Wicklow. Thank you to all those who supported the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team throughout the year. Wishing you a safe and adventurous New Year.
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As it is International Volunteer Day, we would like to recognise the commitment and contribution given by our team members in the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team, their families, and other mountain rescue team members near and far.

As it is International Volunteer Day, we would like to recognise the commitment and contribution given by our team members in the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team, their families, and other mountain rescue team members near and far.
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What a SUPER day/night on Saturday for the Moonlight Challenge. A HUGE thank you to all the participants. The Moon was shining bright and the atmosphere throughout the night was incredible. Hopefully we'll be back to full capacity on Nov 12th next year. πŸ₯ΎπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

What a SUPER day/night on Saturday for the Moonlight Challenge. A HUGE thank you to all the participants. The Moon was shining bright and the atmosphere throughout the night was incredible. Hopefully we'll be back to full capacity on Nov 12th next year. πŸ₯ΎπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ
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The Glen Team wish to extend our thoughts to our friends and colleagues in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and to the Family and Friends of Kevin Hallahan who passed away 4 years ago today.
Rest In Peace Kevin

The Glen Team wish to extend our thoughts to our friends and colleagues in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and to the Family and Friends of Kevin Hallahan who passed away 4 years ago today. Rest In Peace Kevin
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Callout no. 27 - 02/05/2021 Ticknock
MR were tasked to assist an injured mountain biker who had made his way with the help of his friends to the roadside where he was treated by a Mountain Rescue Doctor and Medics. He was treated and transported to a waiting ambulance.

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Callout no. 26 - 01/05/2021 Glendalough
MR were tasked to a Man & his dog who had became crag fast on steep ground in one of the gullies. After locating the man, Mountain Rescue technical crag teams were able to extract the uninjured person. Both teams were stood down at 17.54hrs

Callout no. 26 - 01/05/2021 Glendalough MR were tasked to a Man & his dog who had became crag fast on steep ground in one of the gullies. After locating the man, Mountain Rescue technical crag teams were able to extract the uninjured person. Both teams were stood down at 17.54hrs
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Callout no. 23 - 15:50hrs 24/04/2021 Bray head
MR Teams were tasked to Bray head for a 75 year old male who had taken a considerable fall while descending the popular route. The gentleman was treated for soft tissue injuries and then transferred to the National Ambulance Service.

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Callout no. 22 - 22/04/21 – Glendalough - 00.43hrs
MR were tasked by the NAS to assist with the extraction of three males who required help at the Miners village. Two were brought to Vincent's hospital by NAS, and the third was evacuated by AGS. Teams stood down at 02:42.

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Callout 21 - 18/04/2021
GOIMRT and DWMRT were both tasked at 21:29 to assist SEMRA with a search for a missing walker in the Comeragh Mountains. Teams attended at first light on the 19th. The walkers body was found later that day. .

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Callout 20 - 18/04/2021 - Seefin
GOIMRT and DWMRT were tasked at 19.46 to respond to a casualty with a lower leg injury on Seefin. The casualty was treated, packaged and evacuated by stretcher from the mountain by team members and then handed over to the NAS Ambulance crew.

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Callout 19 - 18/04/2021 - Glendalough
GOIMRT and DWMRT were tasked at 16.21 to respond to a casualty who sustained a deep laceration due to a fall. Mountain rescue personnel assessed and treated the casualty before transporting them by stretcher to a mountain rescue landrover.

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