Annyalla/Cremartin CFR Group

31/12/2025

As we come to the end of 2025, we just wanted to share a quick update on what’s been a very busy year for the Annyalla Cremartin Community First Responders 🚑💚

This year, our volunteers responded to 87 emergency calls from the National Ambulance Service. In 99% of cases, our responders were with the patient before the ambulance arrived, offering care, reassurance and support when it mattered most ❤️⏱️

We also put a big focus on training in our communities 👥📚
Over the year, we facilitated 9 training courses across Cremartin, Annyalla, Lisnagrieve, Doohamlet, Ballybay, Clontibret, Castleshane, Tullycorbett and Braddox, and trained 107 people in CPR and the use of an AED 🫀⚡ It’s great to see so many people willing to learn these lifesaving skills.

Thanks to a very generous donation on the behalf of a local family, we were delighted to help install a new AED and cabinet at Clontibret Presbyterian Hall ❤️👏 — another important lifesaving resource for the area.

Our members also attended various training days around the country this year, including the North East Training Day in Dundalk 🎓, and we were delighted to welcome new responders who are now ready to respond to calls when needed 🙌

The year was topped off with a really proud moment for the group, with our own Gerry Atkinson winning the Ireland Volunteer Award in the Emergency Services category 🏆 — a fantastic achievement and very well deserved.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, their families, and everyone in the community who continues to support us in any way. We really couldn’t do this without you 💚

26/12/2025

We had a pitch invader today, thankfully he made it off the pitch uninjured. ❤️

22/12/2025

Thank you for the support again this year. 👏👏

📢 The count down is on!!🎄🎉
☘️☘️ The Married V Singles Charity Game returns!! ⚪️🟢
📅 St Stephens Day
📍Shamrock Park
🕐 Throw in at 12pm
Looking forward to seeing you all there!! ☘️☘️🎄🌟

18/12/2025

Well done John.👏👏

Volunteer of the Year - John McKenna

John is the very definition of a true club volunteer, dependable, dedicated, and always available when assistance is required. He contributes tirelessly across every aspect of club life, assisting with development projects (particularly the electrical work), helping with numerous teams, working in the club shop, umpiring for our club referees at a moment’s notice all around the county, or supporting our teams at all grades.
John also plays a key role on match days, traffic management ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently and making sure that the referee and his officials are looked after with a well-earned cup of tea at half-time. These small but meaningful gestures reflect the warmth, thoughtfulness, and sense of community that John brings to everything he does.
In addition, John took the initiative to source and maintain the club’s defibrillator, ensuring that this vital piece of equipment is always in working order — a clear reflection of his care for the wellbeing of everyone involved in the club, John is also a key member of the local Community First Responders
No task is ever too big or too small for John. He approaches every role with enthusiasm, humility, and a genuine desire to support others. His reliability, good humour, and selfless attitude make him an invaluable member of the club and a truly deserving candidate for Club Volunteer of the Year

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

We are so proud.

06/12/2025

Looking forward to a great night supporting Gerry with his family.

03/12/2025

We are looking forward to supporting Gerry this weekend at the Volunteer Ireland awards 2025. 🎉

16/10/2025

We had another great training tonight and enjoyed celebrating Restart a heart day. Was great to see new faces too. Contact us if you would like to come to our training and learn about what we do.

14/10/2025

12/10/2025

Congratulations Gerry! 🎉

✨ Monaghan Volunteer Awards 2025 – Lifetime Achievement Award Winner! ✨

🏆 A heartfelt congratulations to Gerry Atkinson from Annyalla/Cremartin First Responders, this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Gerry has given an incredible 39 years of service as a volunteer, through Civil Defence, the Annyalla/Cremartin First Responders, and as a First Aider with Cremartin GAA. He has been the calm, skilled presence people turn to in moments of crisis, saving lives, comforting families, and mentoring countless new volunteers.

On the GAA sideline, at community events, and even visiting nursing homes with his beloved husky Bella, Gerry embodies true community spirit and lifelong service, without ever seeking recognition.

Congratulations Gerry, and thank you for your outstanding dedication to others.

Cremartin Shamrocks Gaa,

02/10/2025

The very best of luck to our very own Gerry. With over 39 years of volunteering roles within the community, we are very proud to have him as part of our team.
Good luck in the 2025 Volunteer lifetime achievement award.