Ruan/Dysart CFR Group

20/08/2026

04/07/2026

Meet The Team 🚨

The introduction of new Community First Responder group in North Clare has been announced, marking the third CRITICAL charity group in the county.

The Ruan-Dysart CFR group has been established by the emergency medical response charity, CRITICAL, which gets local volunteers trained to provide immediate, life-saving medical care in the vital minutes before an ambulance arrives.

The new CFR group is made up of 20 people, with volunteers coming from a wide variety of backgrounds - including healthcare, the emergency services, retail and childcare.

🔗Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yp9autpu

01/07/2026

💙 Meet the Team – Ruan Dysart Community First Responders 2026 💙

Top L-R : Denise, Debbie, Rosaleen, Kathleen, Edward (Critical), Craig (NAS) Trevor, Grainne & Donna

Bottom L-R: Orla, Declan, Lorraine, Wayne, Mark, Peter & Patricia

Missing: Podge

We are delighted to be now active and live within our communities, ready to help save lives when called upon. Our dedicated team of volunteers has completed extensive training and is committed to supporting our local community in times of emergency.

A huge thank you to every member of our team for their dedication, commitment, and willingness to answer the call when needed. Together, we are making our community a safer place.




https://www.independent.ie/county/clare/new-community-first-responder-group-set-up-for-north-clare/a/158036104.html

30/06/2026

A new Community First Responder (CFR) group is now responding to cardiac arrests in North Clare. The Ruan-Dysart CFR group has been established by CRITICAL and is the emergency medical response charity’s third group operating in the county. Community First Responders are local volunteers trained t...

12/06/2026

23/05/2026

Massive congratulations and well done to Debbie for arranging this fundraiser. Excellent work. Thanks Podge and Donie. And a huge thank you to all the staff and students for making this happen 🚑

07/05/2026

🚗🚑🔥 Get ready for a fantastic family day out at The Critical Car Show in aid of the amazing volunteer charity Critical!

Join us on Sunday, June 28th at Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens from 11am – 5pm for an action-packed day filled with incredible cars, emergency service vehicles, live demos, music, food, stalls, prizes, and fun for all ages!

✨ Highlights on the day include:
🚘 Amazing car displays
🚒 Emergency service vehicles
🎨 Family fun & activities
⛑️ CPR demonstrations
🎶 Music, food & entertainment

Entry is by donation, with all proceeds supporting the lifesaving work carried out by Critical volunteers across our communities.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come along for a brilliant day while supporting a truly worthy cause ❤️

Critical - Emergency Medical Response
Critical CFR Ennis