Irish Red Cross estimates €300,000 raised in Floods Appeal
Irish Red Cross estimates €300,000 raised in Floods Appeal
The Irish Red Cross estimates today that it has raised over €300,000 so far for its flood relief operations, in its aim to raise €1 million. » Read More
President McAleese joins young Red Cross members for special birthday event
The Irish Red Cross which this year celebrates its 70th birthday, welcomed President McAleese to a landmark gathering of its youngest members at a special national event.
Humanity in War: Frontline Photography since 1860
This Photographic Exhibition contains 40 digitally restored photographs from a hardcover book of photographs entitled Humanity in War: Frontline Photography since 1860 featuring over 200 of the most powerful images from the ICRC archives dating back from 1860 until today.
Christmas Cards now available to buy online
By choosing our Christmas cards you are supporting the work of the Irish Red Cross. This festive season help us to bring hope for a brighter future to vulnerable people, both at home and overseas.
Free Swine Flu prevention information seminars launched
Prevention is better than cure, when it comes to combating the Swine Flu pandemic, says the Irish Red Cross which today announced that it has 40 specially-trained senior safety experts - and plans to double that in the next month - to help companies and community groups protect themselves this winter.
Help us find The Irish Red Cross Carer of the Year
Five minutes and three steps to say "Thank-You" to a Carer for their kindness. Do you know someone who spends their time caring for a child with special needs? An older neighbour or family member with a chronic illness? A husband or wife with a long-term condition?
Growing concerns for drought in Kenya
The Irish Red Cross is increasingly concerned by the devastating drought that continues to take its toll in Kenya. The cumulative effects of three consecutive failed rainy seasons coupled with the 2008 post election violence have crippled food production with the result that an estimated 3.8 million people require urgent humanitarian food assistance.
First aid should be compulsory, new report states
A new report which calls for free and compulsory First Aid training across Europe, shows that Ireland is among the lowest European countries for First Aid knowledge
Options Programme
OPTIONS is a structured Awards programme for all Irish Red Cross Youth Members aged 5 - 25 years. OPTIONS is all about giving choices to young people in the programmes that we run.
