Clonmany Community First Responders

14/10/2026

Our responders continue to turn out in the dark wet evening to keep practicing.

Regular training is vital to ensure our skills remain fresh so that they are ready when needed.

This evening we practiced cardiac arrest, infant choking and infant cardiac arrest as well as AED operation.

06/10/2026

We were delighted to join Clonmany Festival last night and received an incredible donation of another AED to equip our responders.

We wish to sincerely thank the festival committee for their generosity and we also would like to congratulate them, an incredible achievement on their first year 👏

05/10/2026

Some of our group were delighted to join Malin Parish 1st Responders this evening with their training. A great group of individuals. It was a brilliant evening sharing skills and experience.

We look forward to working with them in the future.

12/09/2026

John Gill, Gortfad.

In loving memory of John Gill, Gortfad on his recent passing, John’s family chose to have donations in lieu of flowers to Clonmany Community First Responders at the time of John’s funeral.

As a result John’s family raised an overwhelming €1290.

The proceeds of this donation was used to purchase another AED in John’s memory, allowing us to equip another first responder with an emergency AED in their response bag.

We wish to sincerely thank the Gill family for their generosity and their efforts - it is very much appreciated.

Pictured are John’s grandchildren Clara, Ben, Emma and Aidan with first responders Blaine, Louise and Margaret.

11/08/2026

We had a brilliant day at the Clonmany Festival Emergency Services day.

Our responders were busy demonstrating their life saving skills and offering an insight into what we do in our community.

Thanks to everyone who dropped by and to our responders who took the time out to be there!

03/07/2026

Our volunteers responded to 4 calls in our community for the month of June.

Thank you all for your continued support ⛑️

26/06/2026

The Devlin’s in Annaugh took keeping cool in the hot weather to a whole new level when the biggest fan in the northwest dropped in on them over the week ☀️

Well done to our local paramedic Shane Devlin, currently in training with the Sligo based National ambulate based helicopter.

When this service goes live it will provide another fantastic life saving service to northwest. At the moment Shane and the team are conducting trial runs and training in the area. 👏

11/06/2026

We’re delighted that Inishowen Credit Union have replaced the AED and box located at Leenan Beach.

This area sees thousands of visitors and locals attend every year to enjoy the scenery and fine beach, and being so very remote, a working AED is vital.

We thank Inishowen Credit Union for upgrading the current AED and we are happy to include it in our current maintenance portfolio of AED’s in the area.

It was great to be able to fund the replacement of the defibrillator at Leenan Bay through our Community Fund ❤️

When Clonmany Community First Responders approached us and highlighted that the existing unit needed to be replaced, we were happy to help. Access to a working defibrillator can make a vital difference in an emergency, and we're proud to support initiatives that help keep our community safe.

👏 A huge thank you to Clonmany First Responders for the incredible work they do and for helping ensure this important lifesaving equipment remains available for everyone who may need it.

📢 Please share this post as knowing where your nearest defibrillator is can save lives. Every second counts. ⏱️❤️

25/05/2026

While extreme cold can have detrimental effects on the batteries in AED’s, extreme heat can also have negative effects.

Take a moment to observe your AED in the current great spell of weather we’re having, just to make sure it’s ok.

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐄𝐃𝐬
Hot temperatures can significantly impact the life and performance of defibrillator batteries. Extreme temperatures, can affect the electrode pad gel, rendering the pads unusable. Extreme heat can also damage the internal components of a defibrillator, leading to malfunctions or complete failure.
Please check the storage condition of your AEDs, whether in your car, storage cabinet, dressing room or building. Check manufacturer's recommendations for more information.

20/05/2026

Massive thanks to Inishowen Credit Union for yet another public AED.

Mamore Gap is attended by hundreds of locals and visitors every year. The AED is a great addition and we are delighted to include it in our maintenance programme…

📢❤️ We are proud to announce the installation of our latest defibrillator at Mamore Gap, Clonmany.

This important addition will help improve access to life-saving equipment within the local community and for everyone visiting the area 🏔️

A special thank you to Richard and the team at Mindoran Construction who installed the solar-powered base for the defibrillator, your support and kindness are greatly appreciated ❤️

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Clonmany Community First Responders 🚑 for agreeing to maintain the defibrillator and help ensure it remains ready when needed. ❤️
📢 Please share this post — knowing where your nearest defibrillator is can save lives ❤️⚡
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