ORDER OF MALTA AMBULANCE CORPS

ATHY UNIT

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	John Gannon and Pat O Brien of the ERAS with Tommy Maguire in the Medical Control Unit at Ozzfest
	Members of Templeogue unit at Ozzfest
	From "mosh-pit" to casualty department is but a short journey
	Scene inside first aid post 9pm
	Officer in Charge of Athy unit,George Robinson jnr. pictured during his recent commissioning at The Royal Hospital Donnybrook
	George Robinson jnr. receives his commission from Peter Smithwick KM, President of the Irish Association of the Order of Malta.
	Junior with Senior.
	Lieutenants George Robinson (Athy) and Seamus Graham (Portlaoise) following their commissioning as officers of the Ambulance Corps.
	Ambulance Corps  personnel assist an elderly gentleman from below the summit of Croagh Patrick. Unit members from Athy and Waterford feature in this photo
	On the way down, with Clew Bay in the background
	Order of Malta Ambulance Corps and Mountain Rescue personnel at the casualty treatment station, just below the final steep ascent of the summit. over 25,000 pilgrims passed this way on Reek Sunday, July 29 2001
	Nicola and Micheal with OutKast at Creamfields. A dance festival attended by over 30,000 people, the Order of Malta provided first aid and ambulance cover from 11am Saturday 'til 5am Sunday. "It may be fun but it will never replace music"
	Bargie,Nicola and Micheal wearing the latest clubbing gear, apparently it's all the rage in Ibiza and Ayia Napa this year. This photo was taken at 2am in the first aid room, the smiles are because the music had just stopped for the first time in fourteen hours
	First aid post in the main arena. The 4WD ambulances proved invaluable in getting access to the various arenas, which were spread over a large area. A  casualty was treated here with an injury straight out of "Something About Mary"
	Bargie Robinson and an ERAS Rapid Response bike. " I think we could buy one of these, eh son ?"
	A major incident exercise was held in Athy which tested the abilities of the Ambulance Corps members from the point of view of first aid and teamwork. The event was organised in conjunction with the local Civil Defence and was a great success.
	Ambulance Corps personnel prepare a casualty for transport. The casualty is fully immobilised to minimize the risk of damage to the spine.
	One of the vehicles involved in the incident. As can be seen from this photo a great deal of effort went into the preparation of the event and the participants  were presented with a very realistic challenge.
	After Civil Defence personnel had stabilised the vehicle, the first aiders could begin dealing with the two injured people trapped in the upturned vehicle.
	Having had a briefing by the Fire Officer on site, the Ambulance Corps  prepare to get the show on the road.
	Athy unit members on Reek Sunday 2000. Front (l-r) Catherine, Nigel, Nicola, Bargie and Francis. Back (l-r) Michael, Micheal and Ber. Croagh Patrick is visible in the background
	Micheal Brennan, Michael Schofield, Nigel Kelly, Pat O Rourke and Bargie Robinson on summit of Croagh Patrick, July 2000
	Ambulance Corps members including Pat O Rourke, Catherine Foley, Chris and Sharon Rowan pictured with the Grand Master of the Order, Andrew Bertie in Rome, Nov 2000
	Chris Rowan, Kara Murphy and Colm Brady in the first aid post in Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Nov 2001

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