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‘We are on Cloud Nine following return of missing defibrillator’

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Tom Geaney with from left, Eilish Coffey, Damien Baker and Leo O'Connor from the project group 'Heart of Killarney'. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

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THE dedicated Heart of Killarney volunteers have said they are relieved and delighted following the return just after lunchtime today of a missing defibrillator on Main Street.

The automated external defibrillator (AED) was removed from the landmark telephone kiosk sometime between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday.

Volunteers behind the life-saving project promptly issued a plea for its return and Damien Baker of the Heart of Killarney has just confirmed that it has been replaced.

Heart of Killarney volunteer Eilish Coffey made the discovery within the last half hour. “We are on Cloud Nine at its return. To say we were gutted and disheartened when it could not be located is an understatement,” Damien told Killarney Advertiser.

“We would like to thank the person who returned it as well as Killarney Gardaí who dedicated such effort to finding it also. We are very grateful to the Gardaí as well as to Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and Kerry County Council for their continued support.”

The Heart of Killarney project, which was launched last year, is one that is being emulated by other towns. “Plans are at an advanced stage for defibrillator phone boxes for both Fossa and Woodlawn and a national rollout is also underway,” added Damien.

Additional security measures have been put in place to protect the Main Street defibrillator, including a code-lock and 24-hour CCTV system. “We understand the risks of having an accessible AED but the benefits need to outweigh the risks and we are striking a balance between ensuring it is accessible and keeping it safe,” added Damien.

Heart of Killarney will be organising a fundraiser in current weeks to offset the costs the new 24-hour security measure.

 


 
Above: At the launch of the defibrillator phonebook project last year were Tom Geaney with from left, Eilish Coffey, Damien Baker and Leo O'Connor from the project group 'Heart of Killarney'. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

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Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre launch Ageless roadshow

  Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is putting on a series of meetings and talks to offer older members of the community a chance to meet people from organisations […]

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Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is putting on a series of meetings and talks to offer older members of the community a chance to meet people from organisations that will enhance their lives.

The first talk will take place on October 3 at the Ballyspillane Community Resource Centre and will continue thereafter on a regular basis.

Thomas Doyle from SpecSavers will give the first talk and other groups like the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Alone, Family Carers Ireland, the Health and Safety Executive, Heartbeat Killarney, Be Active Be Well and the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland will join at future dates.

“We felt there was a need to bring all the organisations that can give older people the opportunity to come and meet organisations to offer support, services and activities that align with the life they wish to live,” said Sophie Haighway of the Ballyspillane Community Resource.

“The Ageless road show is a combination of organisations to help older people in the community. The groups that have committed to attend are the on alternative months. There will a guest speaker each month,”

The roadshow will be held in Ballyspillane CFRC the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30 pm-2 pm.

Further details from Sophie on 085 7723723.

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Climb Carrauntoohil three times in one day

A Tipperary woman is going to attempt to climb Carrauntoohil three times in one day to raise money for a sick child. Nikita Conlon from Roscrea is a personal trainer […]

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A Tipperary woman is going to attempt to climb Carrauntoohil three times in one day to raise money for a sick child.

Nikita Conlon from Roscrea is a personal trainer and care assistant who has been working in health care for 18 years.

While working at the Milford Care Centre she met the family of Noah Quish. The six-year-old from Monaleen, Limerick was born with serious health issues ranging from a heart defect, severe laryngomalacia, severe sleep apnoea, scoliosis and chromosome deletion.

‘I worked in the Milford Care Centre for five years where I met Una Quish, Noah’s mam, so I felt the need to do something to help his family. I decided to set up this fundraiser.
“I plan to set off at midnight on Friday October 6, and hope to finish at 5 pm on Saturday.

“I have previously Climbed Kilimanjaro in February 2023 and raised over €6000 for the Dean Maxwell Nursing Home in Roscrea,” she said.

“My whole life I have felt the need to help others and now it’s time to help Noah and I need the support to help him.

“This challenge is not going to be easy but I am going to give it my all.

“I have experienced hikers coming along on the day.’

Her plan is to leave Cronin’s Yard at midnight and to return to the starting point at 4.30 am. She will restart at 5 am from the bottom of the Devil’s Ladder. By 10 am on Saturday she hopes to have started her third and final lap.

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