Callan Cardiac First Responders

05/09/2026

❤️ CPR Needs to Be on Every School Curriculum 🚑 Seeing kids of all ages pick up CPR skills at National Services Day in Kilkenny proved one thing above all: Our children are fully capable of saving lives if we just take the time to show them how!
Learning CPR isn't just an extra activity—it is a vital, life-saving skill that instills confidence, responsibility, and empathy from a young age.
Well done to all the fantastic kids who led by example today! 👏✨

05/09/2026

Today at the National Emergency National Services Day - Ireland . Advanced Paramedic Rory Dullard demonstrated Emergency lifting chair. Our responder Andrew volunteered for a demo! 💺
​It is a mobile, battery-operated lifting device used by emergency services, to safely raise a person who has fallen to a sitting or near-standing position.

05/09/2026

At today's National Services Day - Ireland Paramedics demonstrated the LUCAS device. It replaces manual chest compressions with uninterrupted, perfectly timed automated CPR, acting essentially as an extra pair of hands on a high-stress scene.

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

Paul O'Brien has taken on the incredible challenge of running the Kilkenny & Dublin Marathons to support the Callan First Responders. We are deeply grateful for his dedication and generosity. All donations will go directly towards purchasing another defibrillator for Callan. Read his story!
Join us in supporting Paul’s inspiring effort and help save lives! 💙🏃‍♂️✨Link to donate: https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/PaulOBriensmarathonchallenge

02/09/2026

The regional event runs from 12noon to 4pm on Saturday

28/08/2026

🚨 JOIN US AT KILKENNY CASTLE! 🏰
​Mark your calendars! We’re celebrating National Services Day with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Come along to support and learn more about our local frontline and voluntary services!​ ​Kids Bring the family & enjoy the castle grounds, and help us celebrate our frontline heroes. We can’t wait to see you there!

14/07/2026

❤️ We would to thank the community for their generous donations at the weekend ❤️.
We are thrilled to announce that we are now in a position to purchase our 4th public access defibrillator (AED) for the local community in the coming weeks! 🚨✨

When you support our fundraisers, it truly comes full circle. By helping us, we are able to give back to the community —ensuring that life-saving equipment is made available. Every donation is an investment in keeping our families, friends, and neighbors safe. 🌟 Special Thanks to Spar Callan Co-Op for their incredible support, as always.
🤝 Growing Our Team!
We also received several inquiries from people interested in joining our group of volunteers! We will be in touch with you all very soon.
Your continued support, kind words, and appreciation are deeply felt by every single one of our volunteers.
Thank you, Callan!

10/07/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND, HELP US SECURE OUR 4th PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR FOR CALLAN! 🚨
​Our local First Responders are stepping out to raise vital funds. All donations are gratefully received.
​Where to find us:
📍 Spar Callan Co-Op . Our team will be on-site, ready to welcome all donations.
​🪣 Or donate instantly via Revolut here:
revolut.me/lindai4r7
​Whether it’s spare change or a larger contribution, every single euro brings us closer to keeping this life-saving equipment within arm's reach for everyone.
​We would deeply appreciate your support, as always. ❤️

01/06/2026

🚨 Callan Community AED Notice 🚨
​Do you know where your nearest defibrillator is? Download the MAPA APP today to make sure you're prepared in an emergency.
​📍 The app maps out your nearest AEDs and uses simple color-coding to show their current availability. Just click on any AED icon on the map to view more details.
​📢 Calling all local AED owners!
If you have an AED at your business, club, or property and would like to help us protect the community, please get in touch with me so we can add it to the map.
​Stay safe, Callan! ❤️