St John Ambulance NI - Newry

24/05/2026

☀️ Sun's out, drinks out... but does your body know the rules? 🍹

Alcohol hits differently in the heat, and it can catch you off guard faster than you think. Keep these tips in mind this summer and look out for the people around you too!

💛 Stay safe, stay hydrated, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly.

14/05/2026

Whilst we enjoy attending all our events, last week is always one of our favourite weeks in our calendar (bikes) - it can be busy but we most certainly love it. ❤️

We provided ambulance and/or responder cover at the following events

- Stockcars at Tullyroan Oval
- concert in Armagh City
- Belfast City Marathon
- Fools festival in Belfast
- May Day Moto X event at Seaforde for Mourne Motorcycle Club Ltd working alongside our good friends St John Ambulance NI - Banbridge St John Ambulance NI - Southern District
- Crossmaglen Darkness Into Light walk

We had volunteers who also travelled up to North West 200 to provide ambulance and emergency responder cover over the 3 days working alongside MCUI Medical Team and M.C.U.I - U.C Marshals Association and on the Saturday 2 volunteers provided cycle response cover.

Thank you to each and everyone of our amazing volunteers for covering all these events - some had as early a start as 3am one morning. Thank you for all you do.🥰🥰

28/04/2026

Happy Tuesday to all our followers. 😊

Just a little update on what we've been up to last few weeks out and about. Some of our volunteers are happy to see bike season started while others travelled further a field for a new experience.

We have covered ambulance and/ or responder cover at the following events:-

Circuit of Ireland Rally at Easter alongside many other southern units

Community fun day for Glenanne Community Association

Cookstown 100 (practice + Race Day) alongside MCUI Medical Team,Raynet and marshall association

London Marathon + Arsenal Football Match

Weekly training continues each week also to keep up our skills.

If you see us at events please come and say hello to our volunteers and if interested in volunteering we will be able to advise on further details.

St John Ambulance NI - Clogher
St John Ambulance NI - Banbridge
M.C.U.I - U.C Marshals Association
St. John Ambulance, Ballymena Unit.

20/04/2026

Big congratulations to our member Florian on receiving the award for top trainee at the recent graduation at the weekend for NIFRS..very proud Flo.. and we wish you all the best in your new career. NIFRS are very lucky to have you. 😊

31/03/2026

Busy duty season is fast approaching for us all but here's a little update of events recently for our unit :-

- Provided ambulance crew along with St John Ambulance NI - Southern District at Fivemiletown Rally along with many other units from Southern area.

- Provided ambulance cover and emergency responder alongside St John Ambulance NI - Banbridge at Desertmartin Moto x for Quad Racing Ireland and at St Patrick's Day in Newry

- Emergency responder cover at Women's Aid 5k walk in Newry and also alongside Banbridge unit at GAA in Castlewellan.

- Emergency responder at Night Time Economy alongside Search and Rescue in Belfast.

We continue our weekly training and have been covering topics such as Motorbike safety, scenarios, communication and manual handling and our EACs have been working towards their SALM course the past few months also.

19/02/2026

We are holding an information session in Newry this Saturday for women who are thinking of becoming On-Call Firefighters. This event is being held before On-Call recruitment applications open. The sessions provide women with the opportunity to ask questions and experience what the role involves.

Where: Newry Fire Station
Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
Time: 12pm - 2pm

More information sessions will be held throughout the duration of the campaign and are open to everyone. Further details on these will be provided soon.

Under 18’s: Please note whilst the minimum age to attend this event is 17, if you are under 18 you may be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

10/02/2026

We have been a little quiet on our page since Christmas so here's a little update of a few things we've been attending.

-2 volunteers travelled to London to provide cover on NYE.

- Few volunteers have been providing cover at Night Time Economy alongside Search + Rescue in Belfast

- ambulance and first aid cover at Newry Special Olympics alongside St John Ambulance NI - Banbridge.

We also attended the Annual Service of Commemoration & Rededication and Presentation of Awards Ceremony of The Commandery of Ards of the Order of St John in Banbridge recently. Askey received his first bar to his service medal and Alison received her third bar to her service medal and were presented by the Knight Commander. Gary received his service medal also recently but sadly was unable to attend a ceremony. Well done to all on their years of service.

As events will soon start up again for the season ahead we look forward to seeing you out and about. If you see us at an event , call over and say hello and find out more about volunteering 😊

09/02/2026

Are you 18 and over ? Looking to volunteer and help others ? Click on the link below 😊

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚!

St John Ambulance (NI) are now recruiting new adult volunteers (aged 18+) across Southern District, with full training provided, including opportunities for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗖𝟯 and 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗖𝟰!

We have a role for everyone, including First Aiders, Ambulance Crew and Healthcare Professionals.

Request an application pack at the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/AAhD0Ud6TB

Volunteering opportunities are available at:

📍 St John Ambulance NI - Armagh
📍 St John Ambulance NI - Banbridge
📍 St John Ambulance NI - Clogher
📍 St John Ambulance NI - Craigavon
📍 St John Ambulance NI - Enniskillen
📍 St John Ambulance NI - Newry
📍 St John Ambulance NI - Portadown

26/12/2025

We are a little late at posting but we hope all of our followers are having a lovely,safe and peaceful Christmas with your family, friends and loved ones 🥰

Big thanks to our volunteers for their commitment over 2025. We hope they enjoy some time off over this festive period.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and encouraged our unit along in 2025. We appreciate all your support and look forward to what 2026 has in store for our unit. 😊

06/12/2025

Not only is everyone busy with Christmas festivities but our volunteers have also busy with various events providing ambulance and responder cover at the following events :

- 2 matches at Newry City AFC

- Georgian Day at Armagh alongside St John Ambulance NI - Banbridge St John Ambulance NI - Armagh and Regional staff.

- Newcastle, Newry, Rathfriland + Crossmaglen Christmas Lights

- Kilkeel Lantern + Fun Event

Our unit manager along with Joseph were kindly invited and attended Quad Racing Ireland Awards evening in Belmont Hotel, Banbridge to represent Newry+ Banbridge units. Big thanks for a lovely evening, the kinds words and gifts. Great to work alongside you for another year and for your friendship 😊

A few volunteers also attended St John Ambulance Portadown Masquerade ball - we got to swop the uniform and get dressed up and had a great night. Our unit managers also represented SJA NI at Remembrance Sunday in Newry also.

A few volunteers have been covering Night time economy alongside Search + Rescue in Belfast also .

Our weekly training has been continuing and our topic was Bones, Bandages and Bleeding this month. Big thanks to all who helped teach this topic.

Crossmaglen Community Association
St John Ambulance NI - Southern District
St John Ambulance - Portadown