Maiden Duty for SJ63 – Interagency Cooperation

Published 18th September 2016 | By eoin.pluinceid

While many members were celebrating the wide variety of State-Funded & Voluntary ‘blue light’ services at FESSEF 2016 yesterday, the newest vehicle in the St John Ambulance Ireland fleet – SJ63 – was covering her first duty in Cork.

SJ-63 outside Cork University Hospital Emergency Dept, having transported her first patient on her first duty

A 5 kilometre ocean race almost had a tragic outcome when a male swimmer was struck by hypothermia. He became unresponsive and was rescued from the water by Kinsale RNLI. After a succinct handover, the patient was stabilised on site by EMTs Sean & Barry.… Continue reading →

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Life of a Volunteer

Published 3rd September 2016 | By eoin.pluinceid
Last night saw the beginning of another season for Leinster Rugby. That meant, of course, that St John Ambulance were on site from well before kick-off til after the crowds dispersed. After the long evening duty, members of North Kildare Division were returning their ambulance to its base in Celbridge when they were flagged down by a motorist.

Members arriving for duty in the RDS

Having pulled in safely and assessing the scene, it was apparent that the motorist was bringing his wife – who was complaining of chest pain – to hospital.

After a brief… Continue reading →
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A Smile for Ryan, Gardai v Cable/Boyne Youth Group

Published 20th August 2016 | By Drogheda

 

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 →

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Team Building / Fun Run

Published 26th July 2016 | By Drogheda

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.

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Brendan Campbell Memorial Cycle Race

Published 26th July 2016 | By Drogheda

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.

 

 

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