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There are two defibrillators in Goresbridge, one in Ionad Dara, one on the outside of Maher’s, Spar, but do you know how to use them in case of an emergency? A special training evening will take place on Thursday, March 28 from 7 to 9.30pm in Ionad ...

17 Mar 2019 at 13:27

Local News

Kilkenny councillor backs bill to see harsher penalties for people who damage or steal lifesaving equipment

A local councillor says the law needs to be significantly strengthened when it comes to people who steal or damage lifesaving equipment such as lifebuoys or defibrillators. A Fianna Fail bill due before the Dáil in the coming weeks would ...

13 Sept 2017 at 14:38

South Kilkenny

Defibrillator for Ferrybank outside Spar supermarket

Ferrybank Community Development Residents’ Group will shortly arrange the installation of a new defibrillator for Ferrybank. It will be located outside Spar supermarket. The group would like express its appreciation of the support of ...

09 Nov 2017 at 12:32

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Gowran runners are going the distance for defibrillators

This Saturday, 13 dedicated runners will tackle a half marathon around Gowran and Dungarvan to raise much needed funds to buy community defibrillators - one for Gowran village and one for Dungarvan village. The runners are Pat ...

24 Jun 2021 at 15:00

National News

VAT on defibrillators labelled a 'tax on saving lives' by Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation has called for action to remove VAT on defibrillators which it says is a “a tax on saving lives”. It urges the removal of the VAT as soon as is allowable under EU law. Changes in EU legislation will ...

10 Feb 2022 at 12:41

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Mayor's award for Kilkenny's Eastern Environs Defibrillator Group

The work of the Eastern Environs Defibrillator Group was acknowledged on Friday when Mayor Andrew McGuinness hosted a Mayor's Reception to thank the group for their 'life-saving work'. The group are responsible for ...

28 Feb 2022 at 13:54

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Great community effort by St John’s Parish in Kilkenny

Community spirit was out in force at St John’s Parish Centre on Friday afternoon when members of the Eastern Environs Defibrillator group gathered. The group was set up in memory of the late Billy Leahy and has ...

08 Jun 2021 at 19:31

National News

Removal of VAT on defibrillators urged to end a 'tax on saving lives'

The VAT on defibrillators is a “tax on saving lives” and must be scrapped in the upcoming budget, the Irish Heart Foundation has said in its pre-Budget submission. The charity claims the average cost of an ...

23 Aug 2022 at 15:25

South Kilkenny

South Kilkenny communities are fundraising for lifesaving defibrillators

Communities’ Together are fundraising for defibrillators for Piltown, Fiddown and Templeorum. With your help, we can increase survival rates in our local community by making it a heart safe environment. ...

11 Jan 2019 at 10:26

National News

Gardaí praised for saving life of young tourist found in cardiac arrest in Temple Bar

Three Gardaí are being praised for saving the life of a young tourist found unconscious in Temple Bar. According to An Garda Síochána, the incident occurred in the early hours of last Saturday morning ...

25 Feb 2024 at 12:02

South Kilkenny

Cuffesgrange defibrillator fundraiser

The community of Cuffesgrange are organising fund raising for a defibrillator, which will be placed in the centre of Cuffesgrange village. It is hoped that the defibrillator will find a home on the ...

23 Feb 2019 at 12:05

National News

'A great initiative' - HSE issues 150 defibrillators to community first responders

The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) is delivering 150 defibrillators (AEDs) to volunteer Community First Responders across Ireland for off-duty use. The initiative means NAS staff will, for ...

16 Jun 2022 at 16:12

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