Critical CFR-Kilkenny

15/03/2026

Hi Folks,

Have a watch of Derek Feehan’s new video about the up coming charity cycle himself and Sham Creane are doing on behalf of the Critical Kilkenny CFR group in just under 2 weeks time! We can’t thank the lads enough for this massive effort they are about to take on!

My biggest cycle and the one I've most looked forward to is just around the corner. Malin to Mizen, the top of Ireland to the bottom, 664km of cycling. Great...

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

Call 112 or 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance if your child is choking, especially if they become unresponsive.

Our emergency call taker will guide you through how to give CPR. If you see the object during CPR, remove it - never place your fingers in the mouth if you can't see the object.

You can find helpful information here: https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/first-aid/choking-in-children it's always important to know what to do in an emergency BEFORE it happens.

13/03/2026

A new Community First Responder (CFR) group has been established in Kilkenny City.

10/03/2026

🚑🚑 Last night, our volunteers carried out thorough bag and equipment checks to ensure everything is fully prepared and operational for the next call-out. In addition, we conducted a review and practical session of our first aid skills to ensure they remain current and that our team is fully prepared to respond effectively to any situation 🚑🚑

08/03/2026

Hi All,

Derek Feehan along with Sham Creane both are soliders and cyclists have very kindly offered to cycle from Malin to Mizen covering around 600-640 km (370-400 miles) in aid of the new Kilkenny CFR group under critical charity. Derek’s brother David is also a valued member of the Kilkenny CFR group!

This amazing cycle will take place on March 28th in Malin & finishing March 29th in Mizen. We ask that you kindly donate to this great cause as every penny helps with replacing and maintaining equipment so that our voluntary CFR group can provide life saving skills in our community we all know the ambulance service is under immense pressure and this CFR group bridges the gap in response time when you or a loved one needs urgent help at a time of crisis.

We thank you kindly for any donation and if you can not donate we also appreciate a like, tagging & share on this post!

Link below will direct you to donation page:

https://criticalcfr.enthuse.com/cf/7bdf/fundraiser #!/

You’re donating to Malin to Mizen Cycle

08/03/2026

Hi all,

Thank you all so much for the following and all your kind words. Could i ask all our followers to please invite or share the page with your friends on Facebook to follow us please. Thanks everyone

06/03/2026

Have a listen to Edward Walsh, Head of Operations and Standards with CRITICAL, spoke with KCLR Local Radio today regarding the establishment of our new Community First Responder group in Kilkenny City and its role in supporting emergency response in the community.

Edward Walsh, Head of Operations and Standards with CRITICAL told KCLR News' Martin Quilty why the Kilkenny City community responders group is so valuable to the community:

05/03/2026

Meet Your Local Community First Responders 🚑 🚑

We’re proud to introduce the dedicated team who attend life-saving emergency calls and support our community when every second counts.

Our Community First Responders are trained volunteers who respond to life-saving emergency calls in our local area, providing critical care.

We’re proud of the dedication,commitment and professionalism they bring to protecting our community every day.👏

05/03/2026

We're excited to launch a new volunteer-led Community First Responder group in Kilkenny City, responding to emergencies within a 10km radius of Kilkenny.

Community First Responders are volunteers dispatched by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in response to emergency 999 or 112 calls, to provide immediate treatment for cardiac arrest, choking, stroke, chest pain and unconscious patients.

The mission of CRITICAL, one of Ireland’s leading Emergency Medical Response charities, is to save lives through our network of Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency First Responders.

We are delighted to be part of the Critical - Emergency Medical Response family alongside CFR groups across the country!

Email address kilkenny@criticalcfr.ie