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Official opening of new Emergency Aeromedical Service helicopter hangar in Athlone
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From: Department of Defence
- Published on: 6 June 2025
- Last updated on: 6 June 2025
The official opening of the new €1.4 million helicopter hangar for the Athlone-based Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which is operated by the Air Corps has taken place on April 11th.
The service, which has been in operation since 2012, is based at Custume Barracks, Athlone.
Since its introduction, the EAS has completed more than 4,300 missions throughout the country, many of which have saved lives.