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CPR Information Event Takes Place in Athlone Today
The Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group are holding the event in the Golden Island Shopping Centre from 10am this morning.
Jan 31, 2026 09:14
Fun run and walk to raise cardiac awareness takes place in Athlone today
The event has been organised by local councillor John Dolan and stroke survivor Carrie Mimnagh in an effort to raise cardiac awareness.
Apr 27, 2025 08:42
CPR training completed by three local schools
The students were also taught how to use a defibrillator.
Jun 17, 2023 09:29
Plans to establish Community First Responders Group in Longford
A recruitment meeting will be held next week.
Apr 21, 2023 17:36
CPR and defibrillator demonstration in Longford today
Longford Gardaí will also be in attendance to help raise money for the Operation Blue Light Santa charity campaign.
Dec 10, 2022 08:45
Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group holds CPR Day today
The event in the Golden Island Shopping Centre is between 9am and 5pm today.
Nov 12, 2022 09:17
Consultant calls on more people to become Community First Responders
Report shows almost three quarters of cases of cardiac arrest happen in the home.
Oct 16, 2022 09:41
Calls for local first responders to be deployed to cardiac emergencies
A faster response time will save lives according to local councillors.
Jan 21, 2022 17:56
Athlone GAA player urges people to learn CPR
Cathal Joyce was lucky to have people around him who knew CPR and how to use a defibrillator when he had a cardiac arrest while he was warming up for a match in 2015
Jun 15, 2021 17:26
Hero Longford woman saves baby girl following medical emergency
A Longford businesswoman is being hailed as a hero, following her quick actions in saving the life of a baby girl last week. Freda Farrel,
Feb 11, 2021 12:43Shannonside Newsletter
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