The Order of Malta Ireland Killarney Unit has been crowned National Overall Champions at the National First Aid Competitions, which they hosted in Killarney at the weekend.

As national champions, the Killarney Unit will now represent Ireland at the Maltese Rescue Maneuvers in Romania this October.
The local team’s performance across seven challenging first aid scenarios secured the title. The competition tested both individual and team responses under realistic conditions and included international participation from Order of Malta Poland and Ukraine.
Bishop Ray Browne, chaplain Fr Kieran O’Brien, Minister Michael Healy-Rae and Mayor Martin Grady attended the event and met with competitors.
Students from Presentation Schools in Killarney and Castleisland volunteered as casualties to help bring the scenarios to life.
National Director, Commandeer Brian Coote KM said the competitions are not only a showcase of first aid skills but also an opportunity to build lasting friendships and strengthen collaboration with international colleague