News - defibrillator
Community defibrillator saves Leitrim man's life
The device was used to revive the man, proving critical in the moments following the incident.
Feb 9, 2026 18:12
Boyle to get six pieces of life-saving equipment
The Boyle Defibrillator Group is holding church gate collections at St Joseph's Church in the town this weekend.
Sep 11, 2025 16:12
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
Roscommon Rapid Response group hopes for more funding for defibrillators next year
The group has developed a free app, known as Emcall which people can download onto their smartphones, which locates the nearest defib.
Oct 26, 2022 17:21
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
Broken defibrillators around Leitrim a serious risk to life - Guckian
The issue was raised at a meeting of the Carrick-on-Shannon M.D. meeting.
Feb 15, 2022 13:14
Longford public advised defibrillator will be unavailable due to maintenance
Jan 22, 2022 09:24
Calls for bill to punish those who damage defibrillators
Work on the Life Saving Equipment Bill has stalled.
Jan 4, 2022 13:35
Killoe GAA club chair baffled by theft of defibrillator
The equipment was reported missing late last week and has still not been recovered.
Jul 5, 2021 16:01
Defibrillator removed from Killoe GAA Club in Longford
Jul 2, 2021 10:24Shannonside Newsletter
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