Red Cross life-savers vie for national honours

Cadets from all over the country will be put under intense pressure to show that they can keep cool and apply their years of training in life and death situations during a full day of testing simulated accidents. The tests could include anything from treating a pedestrian who has been hit by a cyclist, to safeguarding the public in the event of a chemical container accident.

"Cadets are the life-blood of the Red Cross because they acquire a range of complex skills at an early age which grow as they get older resulting in them being highly-experienced Senior Red Cross Personnel who can cope with the most demanding of situations. I wish each and every one of these dedicated young people the very best of luck," said Red Cross Secretary General Paul Lynch.

Cadets are junior first-aid Irish Red Cross Society volunteers aged from 10-15 years.
Each county is represented by its best team and best individuals.The Cadet Competitions take place this year in Ballyfinn College, Ballyfinn, Portlaoise, Co. Laois from 11.30am to 17.00hrs on Saturday 20 November 1999.

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