Ballinamuck - Drumlish First Responders

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Celebrating our incredible Community First Responders (CFRs)! This week marked the 5th National Ambulance Service Volunteer Awards, a milestone dedicated to honouring the selflessness of our local heroes.

Nationwide, there are approx. 5,000 volunteers across 350+ CFR teams giving up their time to support both their communities and the National Ambulance Service. When an emergency call comes in, these dedicated individuals are often first on the scene, providing critical, life-saving care in those vital minutes before an ambulance arrives.

But their impact goes far beyond attending emergency calls. Every week, our CFRs are out in the wider community, delivering local training and empowering neighbours to develop community resilience.

To all our volunteers: thank you for your unwavering commitment, your midnight calls, and your passion for your communities. You truly make a difference. 🚑❤️

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Yvonne Donaghy

Everyone at Ballinamuck/Drumlish Community First Responders would like to offer our sincere congratulations to Yvonne on receiving recognition from the National Ambulance Service for her outstanding contribution to Community First Response.

Yvonne has been a driving force behind the development of Community First Response in North Longford. Her dedication, hard work, and commitment have helped establish and grow a service that has supported countless people in times of need.

Through her leadership and tireless voluntary efforts, Yvonne has played a key role in building a strong and dependable team of responders, ensuring that vital assistance is available within our community when it matters most. Her passion for helping others and her commitment to improving emergency response services have made a lasting impact across the region.

This award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the difference Yvonne has made over many years of service. Her generosity, community spirit, and willingness to give her time for the benefit of others are qualities that deserve to be celebrated.

On behalf of all our members and the wider community, we thank Yvonne for her dedication and congratulate her on this well-earned recognition.

Well done, Yvonne, and thank you for everything you continue to do for our community. 🚑💚

02/06/2026

Ballinamuck Drumlish Community First Responders want to express their sincere gratitude & thanks North Midlands Credit Union for their extremely generous donation/ funding to our committee- this money will be used to maintain our existing 17 AEDs in the parish of Ballinamuck Drumlish

29/05/2026

Please see important information & details below, this AED is part of Ballinamuck - Drumlish First Responders & checked every 2 weeks
If you notice any issues with AED or happen to need to take it out
Please let us know immediately so we can replenish equipment & ensure it remains in working order

14/05/2026

North Longford Community First Responders
DARA Gortletteragh

14/05/2026

🚑 Expression of Interest Now Open! 🚑

We’re now welcoming expressions of interest for our Full-Time Mayo EMT Course, starting 24th August.

If you’re ready to begin your journey into emergency medical services and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 To apply or find out more, email: [email protected]

Spaces are limited — don’t miss your chance!

14/05/2026

Members of Ballinamuck - Drumlish First Responders & North Longford Community First Responders attended CISM training recently
Thank you to Peter & Pauric for an excellent course
Brilliant information
Thank you Emma Reid for organising same

14/05/2026

Thank you DARA Gortletteragh for inviting us to deliver your training- congratulations to all who successfully completed their PHECC CFR course

Well done to another 18 members of our community who successfully trained in CPR, AED use and first aid including choking last night. Thank you to Yvonne Leslie and members of Ballinamuck - Drumlish First Responders who provided training and Gortletteragh GAA - CLG Gort Leitreach for use of the centre.

Contact any member of the committee to sign up for future training dates.