Congratulations
to Lieut. George Robinson on his recent commissioning as an officer of the Ambulance
Corps. The ceremony took place in the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. Other officers from the
region commissioned included Seamus Graham (Portlaoise) and Breda Colgan (Tullamore).
A training course for members of the Ambulance
Corps on patient assessment will take place in Athy in January 2002. Any member interested
in participating should contact the Officer in Charge Athy or your own OC. The course will
take place on Monday nights for three weeks commencing January 14th. Email athy@orderofmalta.ie for further information.
Eleven members of the public have just
completed a course in basic first aid under the expert tutelage of Bargie Robinson. All
students passed the exam at the end of the course and will be presented with their certs
in the new year.
Congratulations to George Robinson (snr) and Bernadette
Prendergast, members of the Athy unit, who were recently awarded citations by the Irish
Association for the manner in which they managed the care of a jockey who had an horrific
fall at Naas racecourse in January of this year. The treatment they provided was exemplary
and maintained the proud tradition of the Athy unit in providing first class first aid at
race meetings throughout the county.
The Regional Cadet competitions took place on Sunday May 20th in Tullamore. While the
numbers taking part were less than last year, the event was a great success and confidence
is high that some All-Ireland title will be brought back from the finals in July.
A
joint training exercise was organised recently by the Athy unit Civil Defence and the
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps. The incident involved the management of a road accident
with over 30 casualties. The incident took place on the Kildare road and when the teams
arrived to assist those injured, they were greeted by the sight over cars overturned on
the road and in the ditch, as well as a school bus. While the participants found the
exercise very challenging, it was judged to be well worthwhile as it highlighted skills
that need to be improved. Ambulance Corps members from Athy, Monasterevan, Palmerstown,
Naas and Portlaoise took part in the exercise along with Civil Defence member from
throughout Kildare. Special thanks to Jimmy Byrne and Bertie Kiernan of Athy Civil Defence
who put a great deal of effort into the organising of the event.
Two members of the Athy unit, Catherine Foley and Pat O Rourke were part of a
first aid team from the Irish Ambulance Corps which spent a week working in the Vatican,
along with teams from Germany and Switzerland, providing first aid to pilgrims visiting
during the Holy Year.
The Athy Unit were the guests of the members of Athy Urban District Council
on Monday last, November 12th, at a reception to mark 50 years of service to the community
in Athy. Speaking at the event, held in the Council Chambers, Cllr Michael Foley (chairman
of Athy UDC) spoke of the many aspects of the work carried out by the unit and the value
of these services to the community. While many people are aware of the first aid element
of the unit work, they are less aware of the involvement in training in industry, the
local schools and teaching first aid and CPR skills to members ofthe public. On behalf of
the council Cllr Foley made a presentation to the Officer in Charge Sgt. George Robinson.
At the event to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the Athy Unit, Cllr. Michael Foley, Chairman of Athy UDC, announced that the Council will host a
reception in the Council Chambers to mark the anniversary. This is a great honour for the
unit and indicates the value that is placed on the service provided to the community of
Athy. The Director of the Ambulance Corps, Peadar Ward (pictured right), addressed the
large audience and praised the commitment of members past and present in keeping the unit
going over the years. As part of the event, an exhibition of old photos, report books and
other items was put on display.
The Leinster West region has been combined with those of Oriel and Midlands
to form a new region under the stewardship of Asst. Comdr. Michael Lawlor. This new region
which covers counties Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath and Louth is part of a
national restructuring of the Ambulance Corps
The Council of the Irish Association recently appointed Peadar Ward KM as Director of the
Ambulance Corps. Peadar succeeds Dr William Holmes-Ivers KM
Twelve people completed the recent CPR course organised by Regional training. Ten were
successful at advanced level, one at Intermediate and one at basic. Members from Athy,
Monasterevan, Naas, Newbridge Order of Malta units and from Athy Civil Defence attended
the course
Congratulations to Sgt. George Robinson on his recent appointment as Officer in Charge of
the Athy unit. George follows a family tradition as his father was previously OC of the
unit. All the members wish him well in his new position
Congratulations
to Lieut. George Robinson on his recent commissioning as an officer of the Ambulance
Corps. The ceremony took place in the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. Other officers from the
region commissioned included Seamus Graham (Portlaoise) and Breda Colgan (Tullamore).
A
joint training exercise was organised recently by the Athy unit Civil Defence and the
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps. The incident involved the management of a road accident
with over 30 casualties. The incident took place on the Kildare road and when the teams
arrived to assist those injured, they were greeted by the sight over cars overturned on
the road and in the ditch, as well as a school bus. While the participants found the
exercise very challenging, it was judged to be well worthwhile as it highlighted skills
that need to be improved. Ambulance Corps members from Athy, Monasterevan, Palmerstown,
Naas and Portlaoise took part in the exercise along with Civil Defence member from
throughout Kildare. Special thanks to Jimmy Byrne and Bertie Kiernan of Athy Civil Defence
who put a great deal of effort into the organising of the event.
Two members of the Athy unit, Catherine Foley and Pat O Rourke were part of a
first aid team from the Irish Ambulance Corps which spent a week working in the Vatican,
along with teams from Germany and Switzerland, providing first aid to pilgrims visiting
during the Holy Year.
The Athy Unit were the guests of the members of Athy Urban District Council
on Monday last, November 12th, at a reception to mark 50 years of service to the community
in Athy. Speaking at the event, held in the Council Chambers, Cllr Michael Foley (chairman
of Athy UDC) spoke of the many aspects of the work carried out by the unit and the value
of these services to the community. While many people are aware of the first aid element
of the unit work, they are less aware of the involvement in training in industry, the
local schools and teaching first aid and CPR skills to members ofthe public. On behalf of
the council Cllr Foley made a presentation to the Officer in Charge Sgt. George Robinson.
Michael Foley, Chairman of Athy UDC, announced that the Council will host a
reception in the Council Chambers to mark the anniversary. This is a great honour for the
unit and indicates the value that is placed on the service provided to the community of
Athy. The Director of the Ambulance Corps, Peadar Ward (pictured right), addressed the
large audience and praised the commitment of members past and present in keeping the unit
going over the years. As part of the event, an exhibition of old photos, report books and
other items was put on display. 
The Leinster West region has been combined with those of Oriel and Midlands
to form a new region under the stewardship of Asst. Comdr. Michael Lawlor. This new region
which covers counties Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath and Louth is part of a
national restructuring of the Ambulance Corps