Kilbeagh Community First Responders

01/12/2025

A very big thank you to all our bucket collectors on Saturday, who had to brave the weather for a fantastic cause.👏👏

Thank you to Delaney's Mace Charlestown, Charlestown Service Station, Hegarty's Centra Bellaghy, Kernans Charlestown. For your support. 👏 👏

Anyone who could not get into town on Saturday and would like to make a donation can click on the link below.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QT0MKDVE

Thank you to everyone who made donations and for your continued support. 👏 👏

28/11/2025

Please support our annual bucket collection, which takes place in Charlestown tomorrow, Saturday, 29th November 2025.

We will be at the following locations, from 11am - 5pm.

➡️ Delaney's Mace Charlestown.
➡️ Charlestown Service Station.
➡️ Hegarty's Centra Bellaghy.
➡️ The Square, Charlestown.

For anyone who would like to support us and won't be in Charlestown tomorrow. You can make a donation online by clicking on the link below.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QT0MKDVE

Or
You can use our QR code from your phone. Simply open the camera app position over the QR code and your smartphone will recognise the code, then prompt you to open the link to make your donation.

We are raising funds for:
● Training equipment including replacement lungs for our manikins, pocket masks and disposable gloves for responder training and our Heartsavers community courses.
● Replacement batteries and pads costing €200 each for 6 of our public access defibrillators in the Charlestown area.

We greatly appreciate all of your support.

26/11/2025

Kilbeagh Community First Responders will be holding their annual bucket collection.

This Saturday, 29th November 2025.
Between 11am-5pm.

At the following locations:
📍Delaney's Mace Charlestown.
📍Charlestown Service Station (Super Macs).
📍Centra Bellaghy.
📍Kernans Spar, Charlestown.
📍The Square Charlestown.

For anyone who would like to support us and won't be in Charlestown on Saturday. You can make a donation online by clicking on the link below.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QT0MKDVE

Or you can use our QR code from your phone. Simply open the camera app position over the QR code and your smartphone will recognise the code, then prompt you to open the link to make your donation.

We greatly appreciate all your support.
Thank you

18/07/2025

Hello everyone, we're Paul, Alan, Francis, Tom, Brendan and Peter from the Kilbeagh Community First Responders (CFR). We're part of a dedicated group of 15 responders working together to serve our community. We're proud to be serving the community of Charlestown and grateful for the trust you've placed in us.

We're always looking for new volunteers to join our team. Being a CFR volunteer is flexible and suits different lifestyles. You'll respond to calls when you're available, and outside of monthly training and staying up-to-date with the latest skills, you're only asked to respond when you can.

We respond to real-life emergencies, and on average, we attend around 4 emergency calls every month. With thousands of people dying from Cardiac Arrest in Ireland every year and 70% occurring either in the home or local community, wouldn't you want to do everything you can to help save a life? Your family, friends, and neighbors could be the ones who benefit from your actions.

By joining our fantastic team, you'll be making a real difference. All training courses are free, and your only commitment is to attend training for 1 hour every month.

If you're interested in learning more about volunteering with us or want to give back to the community, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you! You can message this page or phone 0873878408.

12/07/2025

Exciting News! 🚨💖

Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new public access defibrillator at Highway Markings Ltd, Sonnagh F12 TV06! 🙌

A huge thank you to Highway Marking Ltd for generously covering the installation costs and to Joe Bell for his outstanding work! 🤝

We're also incredibly grateful to the McIntyre and Harrington families for their remarkable donations towards the heated cabinet and Heartsine 500P defibrillator. Pictured here are some of the family members who made it all possible! 🙏

Special mention to Francis O Doherty, who did fantastic work liaising with all parties to bring this project to life! His dedication and perseverance were instrumental in getting this installation done, and we're truly grateful for his efforts. 🙏

This life-saving asset is now proudly serving the Sonnagh community and is linked to the National Ambulance Service 999/112 emergency call system.

To ensure the defibrillator is always ready for use, one of our dedicated responders will check it every 2 weeks. 🙌

Also pictured are Francis and another one of our dedicated responders, Dominick Gannon, who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Thank you, Francis and Dominick, for your invaluable contributions! 🙏

Interested in joining our team and making a difference in your community? We're always looking for passionate individuals to become First Responders! Contact us by messaging this page to learn more about this rewarding role and how you can help save lives. 💕

26/06/2025

Life-saving skills for all ages!

This morning, Kilbeagh Community First Responder team had the pleasure of teaching kids at Scoil Losa N.S Carracastle summer camp about the chain of survival, emergency calls, Eircodes, and CPR. The kids were very engaged and enthusiastic learners!

But it's not just kids who can benefit from learning these skills! As adults, we can also make a difference in our community by knowing what to do in an emergency. Whether you're a parent, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to be prepared, learning life-saving skills can be a game-changer.

Kilbeagh Community First Responder team is here to help! Contact us to learn more about our training sessions and let's work together to build a safer, more resilient community.

Share with friends and family to spread the word!

20/06/2025

We are looking forward to teaching our future responder Scoil Iosa NS this Thursday.

20/06/2025

"Great news for our community! 🌟 A concern was raised by First Responder John Gately that the route to the nearest public access defibrillator for Charlestown Swimming Pool is currently blocked whilst the East Mayo all-weather track is being built 🏃‍♀️. The new track will be a fabulous asset for Charlestown, providing a fantastic facility for our community to stay active and healthy. We're thrilled to announce that we've found a solution! 🤝 We've arranged to temporarily place a defibrillator at the swimming pool until it closes in September.

The photo shows First Responder John Gately handing over our defibrillator to Michaela McEntire, the Operational Manager at the pool. To ensure the defibrillator is always ready for use, John will also carry out bi-weekly checks. 🙏

This is a fantastic example of our community working together to prioritize the safety and well-being of our residents. Huge thanks to John for bringing this to our attention and to everyone involved in making this happen!

12/06/2025

New Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at Barnacogue N.S.!

We're thrilled to announce the installation of a new public access defibrillator at Barnacogue N.S., Swinford (F12 VF88)! This life-saving device is available 24/7 in case of an emergency and is linked to the 999/112 emergency call system.

A huge thank you to:

- Killaturley Water for their generous donation
- The local community for their support through our 2024 bucket collection
- Barnacogue N.S. for allowing us to install the defibrillator on their premises

This is our 13th public access defibrillator in and around the Charlestown area, and we're proud to be making a difference in our community. Let's work together to keep our community safe!

*Want to Make a Difference?*

If you're interested in becoming a First Responder and making a real impact in your community, contact us:
- Call 087 387 8408
- Message this page

Join our team and help save lives!

24/05/2025

Well done all those involved in this fantastic facility in Charlestown. 👏👏

Before diving into another exciting open season in the pool, we wish to extend a huge Thank You to our incredible local First Responders who provided training to our staff this evening.

We are so grateful for your dedication to our local community and helping us to prioritise safety every step of the way.

28/03/2025

ℹ️The Seniors Alert Scheme🆘

Do you know someone who would benefit from a personal monitored alarm?
The Seniors Alert Scheme enables people to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.

Such an important piece of equipment for our Seniors to have access to - it's not only in case you have a fall or feel unwell but also for security if you feel uncomfortable if some unknown person calls to your house - press the alarm.

Please let seniors/ neighbours know about this scheme as it really can be a life saver!

Please contact Kilbeagh Community First Responders who look after Senior Alert Scheme for this Charlestown & surrounds..

ℹ️The Seniors Alert Scheme🆘
Do you know someone who would benefit from a personal monitored alarm?
The Seniors Alert Scheme enables people to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.
The full list of providers is available here⬇

https://bit.ly/304RNDX