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World Humanitarian Day 19th of August

Dominic Horwell (4 ½) presents President Mary McAleese with a floral tribute with the help of his father Tom - Photo: Maxwell Photography

Dublin winners pictured with President Mary McAleese at the presentation of the President’s Perpetual Trophy. Pictured are Frances Kenny (Dublin Area Director of Units), Paul Martin, Eithne Scully, Richard Flanagan (team leader), President Mary McAleese, Melissa Sullivan and Peter Ryan. Photo: Maxwell Photography.

Jim Hogan and Conor Haugh from Limerick put their First Aid skills to the test as they treat Joe Stack for a simulated injury. Photo: Don Maloney, Press 22.

Mayo team members Tom Clarke and Declan Donovan carry casualty Craig Flynn to safety after a simulated farming accident.
Photo: Don Maloney, Press 22.

Caitriona Ryan of the winning Dublin team treats Joe Stack after falling down a set of steps in a simulated accident scenario at the National Ambulance Competitions. Photo: Don Maloney, Press 22.

Irish Red Cross water drilling project, Tanout Department, Zinder Region. Local communities in the villages where the Irish Red Cross and Niger Red Cross work in partnership have to walk between 3 kms and 20 kms to access water. Irish Red Cross/Niger red Cross water drilling project across the area brings life saving safe clean potable water to villages that previously never had their own water supply. Photographer: Noel Wardick, Irish Red Cross