Irish Red Cross Youth - Tralee

17/05/2026

It was great to see so many taking part in the FAR training!! Five of our youths are counting down the days till they get their certs!

21/03/2026

Today's Taster session will give you an insight into being a leader for the Youth Group. We hope to see you there!

The Irish Red Cross branch are recruiting Leaders and you could become one.
In this role, you will work under the direction of our Branch Youth Officer and you will develop accredited leadership and humanitarian skills. You will build lasting friendships, and enhance future career prospects through volunteering.
Through your experience with our 12- to 17-year-old youths, you will gain interpersonal skills learn planning techniques and how to avoid common obstacles. You will also learn how to manage team performance and collaborate with other leaders across Ireland.
You must be 18 years of age or over, and Safeguarding training and Garda vetting will be organised with you.
Come along to our 'Taster session' in Tralee (venue tbc) on next Saturday, March 21st 10am to 1pm and talk to others involved.
Register for the event on 085-1740645 or email
[email protected]
Love Tralee
Kerry Volunteer Centre

19/03/2026

It's almost time for the Tralee Irish Red Cross Youth - Tralee Taster session! If you're interested in volunteering with the Red Cross make sure to book a place!!

Due to securing a larger venue, we have got additional places now available on our Free Red Cross Adult Recruitment Taster Session this Saturday.
Come and see what the Red Cross is all about. A Free 'Taster Session' is being held on this Saturday, March 21st.
Registration is at 10a.m., with the structured presentations and demonstrations beginning at 10.05a.m.
The session will run until 1p.m. at the Kerry Library, Moyderwell, .
eircode; V92X092.
See what you can gain by becoming an Irish Red Cross member, which is FREE this year.
During the interval, have a cuppa, and talk to new and experienced members.
We have a number of vacancies in our Therapeutic Hand Care group, our First Aid and Ambulance Unit, as Leaders in our Youth Section and in administrative and support roles.
Full training and supervision will be provided.
Over 18's only.
Register, or further information at 085 1740645, or by email to [email protected]

17/03/2026

The Tralee Branch and Youth Group had a great time today walking in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Red Fred also made a special appearance🐻! The weather wasn't enough to dampen their spirits! Irish Red Cross - Tralee

17/03/2026

Excited for the Taster session this weekend!

Thanks to Dermot and all at Traleetoday.ie for their coverage of our Irish Red Cross Tralee branch Free Recruitment Taster Session on Saturday March 21st. Read all about it on
https://traleetoday.ie/tralee-red-cross-to-hold-taster-session-to-recruit-new-adult-members/

20/02/2026

Our Youths have hit the ground running! They've already started CPR training and are also learning bandaging.

20/02/2026

Throwback to the Youths Christmas Party, where they all successfully escaped Escape! Killarney.

05/12/2025

21/11/2025

The Youths had a visit from the National Ambulance Service this week! They got a chance to learn about the NAS, the training required to be a paramedic and got a tour of the equipment used by them. They also got to see a vacuum mattress in action!

Thanks to James and the National Ambulance Service (NAS) for the great opportunity.

07/11/2025

Huge congratulations to the Tralee Branch for being shortlisted for several national awards, including one of our youths Emily!

THREE of Kerry’s Irish Red Cross volunteers as well as its Tralee branch have received nominations in the Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year Awards. From ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ to ‘Instructor of the Year’ to ‘Newcomer of the Year’, Kerry volunteers have received national reco...