Duhallow West First Responders

31/05/2026

In the car this bank holiday weekend? 69 people have died on our roads already this year, so we're asking you to please slow down and stay safe.

Put your phone down, never ever drive under the influence and always make a plan for getting home.

Má bhíonn tú ar an mbóthar inniú nó thar an deireadh seachtaine, tóg go bog é agus tiomáin go cúramach.

27/05/2026

We have got over 10 reactions to our posts last week! A huge welcome to all our new followers 🎉Thanks everyone for your support! 👏👏
plenty of more post to come!👍🏻

26/05/2026

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18/05/2026

We were delighted to attend Ballydesmond Community Centre’s 40th anniversary. Everyone had a really enjoyable day, the entire event was very well organised and a huge thanks to all involved for making it a memorable day 👏👏 We will be attending any CPR, chest pain, stroke and choking calls in the Ballydesmond area…

In an emergency call 999 or 112

Thank you all for your support 👏👏

13/05/2026

DISPUTE MUST BE SETTLED

A concerned Killarney councillor has said it is a matter of “critical urgency” that the Governments sits down with representatives from the National Ambulance Services tobput a deal in place that will work for everyone.
Cllr John O’Donoghue met with the ambulance service staff on strike in Killarney in Tuesday and he joined them on the picket line as they brought their long-running campaign for better pay and conditions to a head.
“It was very clear from speaking to them that there are very many serious issues facing the service in our country,” Cllr O’Donoghue said.
“This is especially the case in a large rural county like Kerry which is hugely under resourced at the best of times,” he added.
Cllr O’Donoghue said providing adequate working conditions would at least help alleviate the huge staff shortages and improve retention of staff when they do qualify.

* Pictured: Cllr John O’Donoghue (centre) joined National Ambulance Service on the picket line in Killarney

12/05/2026

MAYOR JOINS PICKET LINE
The Mayor of Killarney joined the picket line this Tuesday in support of the National Ambulance Service 24-hour strike as a festering dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
Cllr Martin Grady is very familiar with the difficulties being experienced by the paramedics as he too works in the emergency services in his capacity as a firefighter in Killarney.
The HSE, meanwhile, has warned it is very concerned about the impact of the industrial action.
People were advised before today’s strike action that they might need to make their own way to emergency departments over the course of the 24-hour stoppage.
From 8am, a picket was placed at the ambulance dispatch centre off the Killarney bypass road.
Unions have warned that if the dispute is not resolved, there will be a 48-hour stoppage beginning on May 19 and a 72-hour stoppage starting on May 26.
* Picture: Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady (fifth from right) with the striking ambulance service personnel

12/05/2026

Kerry paramedics have warned that further strike action will take place over the coming weeks unless talks over pay begin.

11/05/2026

Ambulance staff begin a work-to-rule today with a 24-hour stoppage tomorrow. Call 999 or 112 in emergencies. Delays expected for non-urgent calls. Further details via the link in the comments. 🔗👇