CPR course

Want to learn how to do CPR and maybe go on and help the local First Responder Group to help save lives.

If the answer is in the affirmative to the first question, there is an opportunity to gain training in CPR and it’s for free.

It will only take a few hours to do, and it could prove vital some time at home, work if someone suffers a turn Your early intervention could make all the difference and in acute cases save a life.

In any event this Thursday, January 25 a short one night course will be conducted in CPR in Saint Fursey’s School.

It’s in how to administer CPR to both adults and children, and also how to use your local defibrillator. Also qualified instructors will guide you in how to deal with incidents of choking and strokes.

It will take approximately three hours. Anybody who is interested in taking part is asked to contact Emily Magee (0868390666) or Valerie Mernagh 0868174119.

Gers lottery

The jackpot was not won and now stands at €17,200 in the Geraldines lottery. There were three winners, two joint players, of the match three prize of €200.

They were: Frank Scott-Lennon c/o John Pepper, Michelle & Deirdre Myles 9 Caislean, Heynesown and Brian & Pat Sweeney c/o Sextons Bar.

The numbers drawn were: 4, 5, 9, and 24

Next Draw is this Tuesday.