Duhallow Defibrilator Group mark a decade in existence

A DUHALLOW voluntary group will mark a decade in existence on a 24/7 basis in Rockchapel this Saturday at 1pm.

The Rockchapel/Knockaclarig Defibrillator Group was set up to deal with a medical emergency situation.

Voluntary member, Triona Carroll told The Corkman that it was set up due to their rural location and distance from hospital and ambulance.

“It is vital in a locality to have this service. On Saturday in Rockchapel we will mark our 10 years in existence,” she said.

Voluntary members on Saturday will attend as will Ger McAuliffe of Kanturk Red Cross, John Kearney who is involved with the Air Ambulance.

The Rockchapel/Knockaclarig voluntary group consist of Dr Helena Allen, Connie O’Connor, Tríona Carroll, Nelius O’Connor, Nora M. Curtin, Neily Curtin, Tríona Curtin, Breeda O’Callaghan, Denise McCarthy, Tim Mulcahy, Trisha Murphy, Maria Mangan, Aileen Piggott, Brendan Cahill, Eoin O’Sullivan, Maurice Daly, Noel O’Callaghan, Michael Carroll, John Mcnulty

Triona said it is important to raise the awareness of the local service which is available in the region.

She also said: “It is vital in a locality that as many as possible people train in CPR and assist in a medical emergency. Anyone who is interested in taking part can put their name down on Saturday for our upcoming training day. No one will ever know when they need assistance or when they could help out in an emergency.”