Drogheda

Drogheda Garda Open Day

Our volunteers took part in the Drogheda Garda open day. An RTC demonstration was conducted for all the visitors. Members of St John, National Ambulance Service, Drogheda Gardai and Louth Fire and Rescue all assisted with same.

A Smile for Ryan, Gardai v Cable/Boyne Youth Group

 

Today we provided cover at a Local Charity Event in aid of A Smile for Ryan along with Drogheda Red Cross. The event was organised by Anita O’ Shea and her colleagues, Drogheda Gardai tuck on the Cable/Boyne Group in a soccer match in United park. The match ended 2-2 and after penalties, the Gardai were announced the winners.

Also present today was Alice Turner (a Chance for Alice) and Garda Ceejay MC Ardle ( the youngest Member of the force).

Ryan Coyle is a two year old boy from Duleek Co. Meath. Like any other two year old… Continue reading

Team Building / Fun Run

On Sunday 24th July, Members of Drogheda and Raheny Division traveled to Malahide to take part in a Fun 5k Run. The Members had a great day and truly enjoyed themselves.

Brendan Campbell Memorial Cycle Race

On Sunday 24th July, We provided a response Car and a Paramedic Ambulance to cover the Annual Brendan Campbell Memorial Race held in Donore Village. Drogheda Division have been providing Medical Cover since 2010 to the Drogheda Wheeler’s for all there Cycle Races.

 

 

Vantastival Festival

Drogheda Division provided 24hr cover over the 3 day Festival held out in Beulieu House. Our volunteers gave up there weekend to man the Ambulance and Medical Tent.

Irish Maritime Festival

Drogheda Division provided Medical Cover at the Irish Maritime Festival held in Drogheda Port on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 2016. The Division provided 2 Ambulances, 12 responder’s and a Medical Tent during the Festival. Drogheda Red Cross assisted us and provided a 3rd Ambulance and 4 responder’s. During the Festival Drogheda Coastguard, Boyne Fishermen Rescue and Civil Defense provided boat cover.