Youghal Red Cross
Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Occupational First Aid Presentation of Certificates At The Walter Raleigh Hotel
Pictured are Denis Toomey, Cork Area Secretary Irish Red Cross, Thomas Bermingham, Unit Officer, Youghal Red Cross, Elaine Mulcair, Chairwomen Youghal Red Cross and Jane Arnott, Secretary Youghal Red Cross with the successful participants who completed the occupational First Aid Course which was held in Pobalscoil Na Trionoide over 8 weeks
The Youghal Branch of the Red Cross Society was host to the presentation of certificates to participants of an Occupational First Aid Course given by Pat McCarthy at Pobalscoil na Trionoide.
On behalf of the Youghal Branch, Elaine Mulcare (Hon. Chairperson) welcomed the Cork Area Chairman Denis Twomey and expressed her appreciation at his support and dedication. She also welcomed the course participants and praised them for their commitment to finishing a tasking course. She also mentioned the high esteem that the Red Cross certification in First Aid carries worldwide, stressing the international recognition for the Red Cross symbol and what it stands for.
Denis Twomey congratulated all those present who had attended the course and reminded them that a lot of First Aid is common sense but doing a course gives a person the confidence to act when others hesitate to get involved. Doing a course also means that you have practice and this makes you competent at what you do. He added that very often it may be a family member or close friend that you are called on to give first aid.
As a follow up to doing a basic first aid course Denis Twomey reminded people that they could further their expertise by joining the local branch of the Red Cross and take part in duties at sports events and help out in the community: For example, a member always helps out at the Blood Bank. To further their skills they could also do an emergency First Responder Course or do a course in Hand Care. Unit members also take part in competitions and it is hoped that the local unit will be reactivated shortly.
Denis Twomey also gave some insight into how the Red Cross was responding to International disasters such as Burma and the area hit by the Tsunami. He congratulated the instructor Pat McCarthy on his classe’s achievement and then went on to present the certs.
Present:
Fiona McMahon, Mike McMahon, Maurice Geoghegan, Ita Treacy, Linda Donoghue, Eleanor Hegarty, Eamon Geary,Maire Lagan, Yvonne McCarthy, Helen Landers, Levi Dewick, Alison Scott Dewick.
Absent:
Ann-Maria Broderick, Dympna Quill, Dano Hodnett, Ann Barry, Janette Hickey, Selina Hickey, Kevin Gallogley.
The evening ended with tea and sandwiches and a photocall for all those present including the officers of the local branch. The Red Cross are currently holding a First Aid course at Bru na Si and the next course will be in the Autumn.
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