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Probationary Gardai save life of holiday maker in Dublin

2024-02-24T17:47:02+00:00

In the early hours of last Saturday morning, Probationary Gardaí, Garda Callum Hegarty and Garda Thomas Hayes, were on beat patrol in Dublin City Centre with Trainee Garda, Joe Stubbings when they were flagged down by members of the public about a young man who had been found unconscious in Temple Bar. They immediately ran to him. All three assessed that he was not breathing and called for urgent assistance from emergency services. Garda Hegarty and Garda Hayes both began CPR while Trainee Garda Stubbings went in search of a defibrillator. Minutes later he returned with the equipment and the [...]

Probationary Gardai save life of holiday maker in Dublin2024-02-24T17:47:02+00:00

Ten years on, Megan O’Brien talks about her Stroke and her recovery

2023-11-22T15:15:05+00:00

Ten years on, Megan O'Brien talks about her Stroke and her recovery Meaghan O’Brien suffered a stroke at just 22 years of age. Meaghan, who is originally from Boston but now lives in Dingle, was in the gym when she recognised F.A.S.T. symptoms of a stroke. She was rushed to hospital by helicopter to have life-saving treatment. “I was in ICU and surrounded by doctors and machines – it was so scary. I couldn’t do anything – I couldn’t sit up, go to the toilet or move my head.” Meaghan’s family was given the devastating news that she would never [...]

Ten years on, Megan O’Brien talks about her Stroke and her recovery2023-11-22T15:15:05+00:00

Bluebird Care Celebrates Annual Awards 2023

2023-11-21T15:03:57+00:00

And!... The awards go to; Bluebird Care announced:   Last Friday we we're joined by some of the incredible members of the Bluebird Care team at our annual awards ceremony. A day where we not only recognise but celebrate the incredible people that make a difference to so many lives each and every day! We would like to congratulate all our amazing nominees and thank them for their continued commitment to delivering quality care right across Ireland!  BLUEBIRD CARE CARE COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR 2023  We are incredibly proud to announce our Care Coordinator of the Year for 2023, Ruth [...]

Bluebird Care Celebrates Annual Awards 20232023-11-21T15:03:57+00:00

National Ambulance Service celebrate amazing people

2023-11-18T10:39:41+00:00

The National Ambulance Service of Ireland (NAS) celebrates amazing people during World Kindness DayThis #WorldKindnessDay we're celebrating the amazing people who work with us in the National Ambulance Service and their acts of kindness.Fred Lotty is not only a dedicated Cork City Community First Responder, but also volunteers with Feed Cork helping to fight food poverty.We're proud to work with Fred and the many, many other kind people like him across NAS and the CFR groups.Source: NAS "Well done Fred, you deserve every accolade awarded to you".... Eric and everyone at Rapid Response CPR Training.

National Ambulance Service celebrate amazing people2023-11-18T10:39:41+00:00

December 3rd – International Day of People with Disabilities

2022-12-03T09:27:22+00:00

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The 2022 global observance to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be around the overarching theme of innovation and transformative solutions for inclusive development, covering in three different interactive dialogues the following thematic topics: Innovation for disability inclusive development in [...]

December 3rd – International Day of People with Disabilities2022-12-03T09:27:22+00:00
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