Buncrana Community First Responder Group

01/09/2026

A busy month for our responders 👏

Well done to each and every one for going above and beyond. You are all amazing ❤️🫶

25/08/2026

On Thursday past we celebrated an incredible honor presented to four of our Buncrana Community First Responders. Who have been formally recognised by the National Ambulance Service for their actions at a cardiac arrest call on 3rd May 2026.

Through their quick actions, clinical skills and teamwork at the scene, a patient survived the cardiac arrest and was later discharged from hospital. Each of the four responders has received a specially commissioned NAS ROSC pin badge in recognition of the part they played in this incredible outcome.

Congratulations to all four responders. This is a very special recognition of your actions on that day.

But this recognition isn't just a reflection of four individuals. It's also a testament to the whole team of responders who train together, work together and learn from one another.

Every training session, every scenario and every bit of knowledge shared helps prepare our responders for the moment when a call comes in and someone's life may depend on them.

A cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time, and every second matters. When our responders arrive, they don't work in isolation. They're part of a team that continually trains, supports one another and builds the skills needed to give someone the best possible chance of survival.

So while today we celebrate these four amazing responders, this achievement belongs in many ways to every member of Buncrana Community First Responders. Each and every one of you plays a part in building a team where everyone is prepared and capable of stepping forward to save a life when needed.

Congratulations to Stephen, Romona, Fiona & Coreen and thank you to every responder who gives their time, trains together, works together and continues to serve our community.

A special thanks to John McShane for recognising and supporting our responders, we appreciate all your guidance and mentoring throughout the last few years so much 🙌

18/08/2026

On 28th November 2026, Claire Doherty will be taking part in the Buncrana CLG Quid Game Fundraising Event and she has very kindly chosen to raise money for Buncrana Community First Responders ❤️

Claire has set herself a €1,500 fundraising target, and she needs YOUR help to get there! 🙌

€5, €10, €20 or whatever you can spare, every single donation counts.

Please show Claire your support, help her smash her target and most importantly, help support Buncrana Community First Responders ❤️

Donate through Claire’s fundraising page and please share this post far and wide!

Thank you so much for supporting Claire and our team. Your generosity really does make a huge difference 🫶

I’m delighted to be taking part in the Buncrana CLG Quid Game Fundraising Event on the 28th of November 2026! This event promises to be a night of laughter,

12/08/2026

We would like to say the biggest and most heartfelt thank you to the organisers of the Clan MacAulay Association Gathering for their incredibly kind and generous donation of €500 to Buncrana Community First Responders. 🚑❤️

This four-day celebration, taking place 12th–15th August here in Inishowen, is bringing together more than 85 MacAuley clan members from across the world to celebrate their shared heritage, reconnect with family and friends, and discover the beautiful place that is at the heart of so much of their ancestry.

People are travelling from Australia, Canada, the United States, Scotland, England, Ireland and beyond, with local MacAuley families also coming together for this very special occasion 🌍

And we are genuinely so extremely grateful that, as part of this wonderful gathering, the organisers chose to support Buncrana Community First Responders with a donation of €500.

What makes this donation even more special is knowing that it has come from people from so many different corners of the world.

To know that the work of our volunteers here in Buncrana is being seen and recognised across the globe means more than we can put into words. ❤️

Our CFR group is built on ordinary people giving their time to help their community when it matters most. We never imagined that the work we do here could reach people thousands of miles away, but this is a wonderful reminder of just how powerful community and social media can be.

Who knows, perhaps seeing what a small group of volunteers can achieve here in Buncrana might even inspire other communities around the world to come together and start their own Community First Responder groups.

That would be incredible👏

Your generosity will help us continue the work we do and support our volunteers as we respond when our community needs us most.

We would also like to wish everyone attending the MacAuley International Clan Gathering the most incredible weekend.
We hope you have a fantastic time reconnecting with family, celebrating your heritage and enjoying everything that beautiful Donegal and Inishowen have to offer

Fáilte go Dún na nGall agus go raibh míle maith agat💚

23/07/2026

Tonight at 8pm Cashel Na Cor, all welcome ❤️

Please join us for an informal evening to learn

❤️How Community First Responders save lives.
❤️What happens when an emergency call comes in.
❤️The training and support we receive.
❤️The friendships, teamwork and sense of purpose that come with volunteering.
❤️How just a few hours each month can make a life-changing difference

📅Thursday 23rd July 2026
🕐8.00pm
📍Cashel Na Cor, Buncrana.

No medical experience necessary, full training provided.

Everyone is welcome, no obligation to join or commit, you might even get a cuppa tea 🫶

20/07/2026

Another very proud day for Buncrana Community First Responders 👏

A huge congratulations to Stephen, Fiona, Romona & Coreen for lifted a Volunteer Recognition Award on behalf of Buncrana Community First Responders at the Awards.

This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of every person involved in our organisation. From our volunteer responders who answer emergency calls at all hours, to our committee members who work tirelessly behind the scenes and everyone who has supported our fundraising events, this award belongs to you all.

To receive two awards in the space of one month is something truly special and it just highlights the commitment, compassion and professionalism shown by our volunteers every single day.

We are so honoured to serve the people of Buncrana and the wider Inishowen Peninsula day in, day out and we're so thankful for the continued support of our community.

Together, we're making a difference, one response at a time.

Congratulations to every member of our team, this recognition is truly deserved.

Thank you for all that you do, we are so proud of you all ✨️🚑❤️

16/07/2026

A journey of miles, through sunshine & rain,
To ease a stranger's fear and pain.
With every turn of the wheels,
You remind us just how kindness feels.

Helping our charity means more than you will ever know,
Your generosity helps our community grow & grow
Your selflessness and dedication are truly beyond measure,
A priceless gift we'll always treasure.

May the road rise gently to meet your way,
May sunshine guide you every day.
And may the wind be forever at your back,
As you take on this incredible track.

From everyone at Buncrana Community First Responders, Thank you so much Ceranda, best of luck to you and the 60 others taking part in the Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal 2026.

We are incredibly grateful for your kindness, and we will be cheering you on every kilometre of your 909km journey 🚴🇮🇪

16/07/2026

Please join us for an informal evening to learn

❤️How Community First Responders save lives.
❤️What happens when an emergency call comes in.
❤️The training and support we receive.
❤️The friendships, teamwork and sense of purpose that come with volunteering.
❤️How just a few hours each month can make a life-changing difference

📅Thursday 23rd July 2026
🕐8.00pm
📍Cashel Na Cor, Buncrana.

No medical experience necessary, full training provided.

Everyone is welcome, no obligation to join or commit, you might even get a cuppa tea 🫶