Latest Irish Red Cross Releases

Meet Harry (8) and his little sister Isabelle. They have a special bond as Harry saved Isabelle's life. Isabelle suffers from a condition that causes her to stop breathing . This ...

Ennis woman Shirley Benson has been a volunteer with the Irish Red Cross for many years.  As an experienced instructor, Shirley regularly trains members of the public in first ...

Fermoy schoolgirl Jemma Dearden is, in most respects, your average sixteen year old.  But unlike most sixteen year olds, Jemma is a lifesaver. In the early hours of the ...

On a clear and mild day, James O’Brien took a boat out to go fishing on Lough Corrib. When, 75 year old, James failed to return home by dark his wife ...

The Irish Red Cross Syria Crisis Appeal is continuing to support families affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria.  The displacement of millions of people across Syria has resulted in complete ...

Humanitarian needs in Aleppo are enormous, according to personnel from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) who have just concluded a five-day visit to Aleppo governorate together with ...

Inspired by the movers and shakers of the UK's #charityshakeoff and having noticed a bandwagon that we rather liked the look of, the Irish Red Cross would like to present ...

Speaking from the Zaatri Refugee Camp on Jordans border with Syria, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, Donal Forde is stressing the need for continued support for families forced from ...

Irish Red Cross Secretary General, Donal Forde, will this week (19 - 21 February) visit the Zaatari and Al Halabat refugee camps in Jordan, where tens of thousands of Syrian ...

The Irish Red Cross this week launched ‘Sunrise Summit Challenge’, a brand new charity adventure which will simultaneously take place at ten mountain locations across Ireland.  The Sunrise Summit ...

Several countries in the Middle East continue to experience severe winter weather that has so far caused casualties across the region and increased the suffering of Syrians fleeing violence to ...

Following her visit to Idlib in northern Syria, the head of the ICRC’s Damascus delegation Marianne Gasser explains how the conflict is affecting people there and how the Red Cross ...

Syrians who fled conflict at home and took shelter in neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon, have been living away from their homeland for more than 18 months. ...

Chances are that the whole office is back in today and that on the way to work this morning many of them dropped the kids back to school for the ...

Adventurer Who Inspired a Generation To Climb, Trek Or Walk To Save Lives The Irish Red Cross would like to express its sadness at the loss of the Irish ...

Would you know what to do if your colleague tripped in the office and sprained their ankle?Or if that client visiting from Brussels collapsed unexpectedly – would you recognise ...

It all began during the Battle of Solferino in 1859.  By sending a message from a wounded young man to his parents, Henry Dunant made the first gesture illustrating what the Red ...

The Irish Red Cross Syria Appeal continues to assist those in and affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria - including those who have fled over the border into neighbouring ...

The Red Cross and Red Crescent have been helping refugees since the onset of the crisis in Syria. Tens of thousands of Syrians have taken refuge in neighbouring Lebanon after ...

In a matter of hours, some communities in Eastern Mindanao were literally blown away by Typhoon Bopha (locally called Pablo). The Red Cross is bringing relief to thousands of survivors ...

Only a year after Typhoon Washi battered the Philippines and killed 1,200 people, Typhoon Bopha arrived with similar brutal force. 50,000 terrified people fled their inundated villages after the typhoon ...

To: NewsdeskFrom: Irish Red Cross Communications Team, Rebecca Dunne 087 743 3275Date:  26.11.2012   Syria: Urgent call on warring parties to respect civilians The International Committee of the ...

The inaugural Irish Red Cross Youth (IRCY) Awards took place this week, with Youth members from Dublin, Meath, Louth and Donegal gathering in Dundalk to take part in the award ...

The inaugural Irish Red Cross Youth (IRCY) Awards took place this week, with Youth members from Dublin, Meath, Louth and Donegal gathering in Dundalk to take part in the award ...

FAO: All Press DATE:  November 19th 2012 FROM: Rebecca Dunne, Irish Red Cross Communications Executive – 087 743 3275   Red Cross Evacuating Wounded and Vulnerable in Gaza Strip The ...

The Palestine Red Crescent Society has been providing emergency assistance in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of military operations last week. The organization says that 24 of the 41 ...

Today we bring you the last of our three finalists in this year’s Positive Images Action Project competition. This project focused on the plight faced by asylum seekers and refugees and ...

By France Hurtubise in HaitiAlthough the worst is behind them, the Haitian people are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Sandy. According to the government, the losses to agriculture - ...

In the run up to our Youth awards, here at Irish Red Cross Youth we are celebrating our amazing Youth members. One of the many activities that youth can get ...

As the storm clouds clear and the rain subsides, communities across the Caribbean, United States and Canada are assessing the damage and preparing for life after Hurricane Sandy. Since the ...

Four Top Halloween Safety Tips from the Irish Red Cross Every year Ireland’s Fire, Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service answer thousands of calls over the Halloween period Halloween Safety:  Don’t ...

Journalists can be seen as a commodity to be traded and used to garner the attention of the international Press, the audience at the 3rd annual Irish Red Cross Conference ...

Saturday, 20th October – Life saving volunteers from Kerry’s Emergency, Rescue, Safety and First Aid Services all gathered this weekend at the Carlton Hotel, Tralee for the second Voluntary Emergency ...

After saving the life of a man who had suffered a cardiac arrest  last year, volunteers from the Navan Irish Red Cross have been donated a top of the range ...

Medal of Merit for Wicklow’s ‘Humanity Rose’ Arklow Woman, Rose Harte, was today awarded with the Irish Red Cross Medal of Merit for her role in setting up and running ...

This week we're talking about International Humanitarian Law sometimes referred to as the 'rules of war'.   Did you know...During armed conflict Fighters are required to wear uniforms ...

Violence and Conflict Force 43 Million to Migrate October 16th 2012:  Dublin – Of the 72 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, 60% (43 million) were forced to migrate by conflict ...

The images of photographers such as Ron Haviv are often about giving a voice to the voiceless and bearing witness.Pictured: The sole survivor of a massacre finds his home ...

Journalists are often the first to expose the reality of war and the suffering of vulnerable people. But media workers are also targets. What can humanitarians do to help keep ...

In Syria distributions continue to focus on food and non-food relief to displaced Syrians in the Central and North-Eastern parts of the country, as well as increasingly in Rural Damascus, ...

Nadia has come to the Ajloun branch of the Jordan National Red Crescent Society with her 16 year old daughter Waad, and her twin sons Ali and Omar aged 5. ...

Street Art meets Emergency Rescue in this week's#5onFriday See more>> http://bit....

I text whilst I walk, tweet from the bus and have, admittedly uploaded blog posts from the Tesco biscuit aisle…it’s gone beyond an obsession.  I’m starting to wonder if I’m ...

Make First Aid Compulsory The Irish Red Cross today called for First Aid Training to be made compulsory as part of school curriculums and driving tests. Research by the charity ...

Just last night I burnt my hand on the hob whilst making my dinner.  Instinctively I turned on the cold water tap and put my hand under the running ...

1. Keep all stairs, doorways, and walkways tidy and clear of obstructions to prevent trips and falls.2. When preparing hot food or drinks ensure young children are at a ...

If an infant aged less than one year is unconscious, but breathing, hold them on their side, head tilted - as if you were giving them a cuddle - with ...

If you suspect that someone is having a heart attack dial 999 immediatelyHeart attack symptoms can include some, not necessarily all, of the following:•    Chest pain: persistent, vice-like central pain, often ...

Blood loss can be serious and should be treated as quickly as possible. Your aim is to stem the flow of blood. Wear disposable gloves if available. Check if there ...

1. If an infant is unable to breath, cough or cry, and you suspect they have a severe obstruction in their throat: Give up to five back blows between the ...

First Aid for burns to a child or baby: 1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least ten minutes. 2. Loosely cover the burn with cling film ...

Following the powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake which struck the north-western part of Costa Rica 87 miles west of the capital San Jose on Wednesday, the Costa Rica Red Cross ...

Red Cross Syria Appeal Launched   The Irish Red Cross is today launching an emergency appeal to raise funds for those affected by the ongoing fighting in Syria. The appeal ...

This week, hundreds of volunteers from over 20 European countries will converge on Dundalk as the Irish Red Cross hosts the 2012 First Aid Convention in Europe, known as FACE....

To: All News Desks From: The Irish Red Cross Communications Office – Rebecca Thorn, 087 743 3275Date: May 8th 2012, for immediate release Irish Red Cross Welcomes New Government Nominees ...

It was with much sadness that we learned yesterday of the death of Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer, Mohammed al-Khadraa, in the city of Douma in Rural Damascus. Red Cross and ...

Unrest in Syria continues to cause suffering in several parts of the country. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent are doing their ...

Domino Disasters Returning migrants to the Sahel region of Africa from Libya, and other conflict zones in North Africa, are placing increasing stress on countries with already diminishing food reserves....

DUBLIN: The Irish Red Cross has expressed its sadness at the death of Dr Abd-al-Razzaq Jbeiro, secretary-general of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent who was shot and killed on Wednesday ...

Death Toll Rising: Irish Appeal Launched   The Irish Red Cross has launched an appeal to support the rapid response already undertaken by Philippine Red Cross.  The death toll ...

DATE :                   28th November 2011  FAO :                     News Desk  FROM:                  Rebecca Thorn, Irish Red Cross Communications Officer; 087 7433 275  Stronger Legal Protection Needed In Armed Conflict   ...

In recent weeks, air strikes in Somalia caused the interruption of the distribution of humanitarian aid to over 6,000 displaced people; in September, a Syrian Red Crescent volunteer was killed ...

Representing Youth Dublin man, Greg Lyons was elected this week as the first ever Youth Representative to sit on the governing body of the Irish Red Cross, its Central Council. ...

Irish Red Cross Releases First Wave of Humanitarian Funds   The Irish Red Cross today released the first wave of payments from its humanitarian fund to homes in Dublin damaged ...