Top Red Cross lifesavers decided

First prize in the prestigious President’s Perpetual Trophy was won by Limerick, with the team from Dublin Borough (City) coming a close second. The team from Limerick will now go on to represent Ireland at the European Championships in First Aid taking place next year in the UK. (See below for lists of team members).

The best individual First Aider in the country is Louth-born Michael McCormack, who won the Dominic Nugent Cup representing the Area (County) for which he is responsible, Cavan. This is the second year running that this event – named in honour of the late Dominic Nugent of Drogheda has been won by a native of Louth. Silver in this event was taken by Hilary Parkinson of Limerick.

The best young (cadet) individual First Aider in the country is Tracey Hanley, Cork, followed by Leanne Sullivan, Galway (2nd place) and Sorcha Parks, Louth, (3rd place).

Cork also took first place in the best young (cadet) team event, followed by Limerick who took second place and Louth in third place.

Louth, however, took gold for their newcomer, Marie Lawless who won first place in the individual Novice competition. Mayo’s Andrew Finn took silver, while Katie Donwoody of Dublin Borough (City) took bronze.

First prize in the Novice team competition was taken by the team from Dublin Borough, followed by the team from Limerick in second place, with the team from Cork taking third place.

Irish Red Cross Vice-Chairman, Tony Lawlor congratulated all those who participated and particularly the organisers of the event and the winning teams and individuals.

“This has been a year where all our Irish Red Cross volunteers have been called to show to the country and to the world that the backbone of our organisation is the passion and commitment that our members bring to running these events which are vital to the maintenance of our very high standards in life-saving First Aid and supporting the emergency services in dealing with crises,” said Tony Lawlor.

“I congratulate all those who participated – particularly those who have won and I commend them for their hard work and dedication,” he concluded.

1st - Limerick A

• Aideen Shinners
• Celine Coffey
• Lisa-Marie McNamara
• Brigid Ui Loinsaigh
• Philomena Grace
• Pat Keegan

2nd – Limerick C

• Shirley Foley
• Gerard O’Connor
• Anne O’Mara
• Aine Mulcahy
• Alisha Doody
• Gerard Doody

Cadet Team

Cork

• Alison O’Shea
• Aoife McCarthy
• Niamh McCarthy
• Eva Twomey

Limerick

• Vita Harnett
• Aoife O’Sullivan
• Katie Carmody
• Laura McCarthy

Louth

• Aoife Mackin
• Niamh Lynch
• Orla Kelly
• Niamh Mackin

Team

Dublin Borough

• Paul Martin
• Leah McGarry
• Colin Treacy
• Edel Martin

Limerick

• Maureen Tucker
• Barbara Chaplin
• Gráinne Ó hÓdhráin
• Oralith Shinners

Cork

• Geraldine Cronin
• Conor O’Conaill
• Eileen Sheehan
• Padroi O’Riordan