Services in Ireland
Ambulance Services
The Irish Red Cross has a fleet of over 90 vehicles. These include ambulances, 4 wheel drive ambulances and minibuses. The Irish Red Cross provides first aid cover at numerous events around the country every week.
Community Services
The Irish Red Cross supports the vulnerable in our society by providing a range of community services and activities through their local branches.
First Aid Training
Did you know that over 6,000 people die of out of hospital Cardiac Arrest every year. That's 18 people every day. If you were the first person on the scene of one of the cardiac arrests would you know what to do?
Influenza A(H1N1) Information
"Influenza A(H1N1) or "swine flu" as it has come to be popularly known, has reached pandemic level worldwide. Cases numbers in Ireland have been rising slowly but steadily and the HSE expect there to be a surge in case numbers in Autumn. To help you prepare, the Irish Red Cross have compiled comprehensive, easy to follow information about all aspects of Influenza A(H1N1).
Rescue Services
The Irish Red Cross provides a variety of services to the general public. As well as our first aid services we also have other rescue services which are available through the 999/112 system.
Tracing and Messaging
The International Tracing and Family Communication Service primarily help to reunite family members that have lost contact through war or disaster.
Youth Services
Be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network! The Red Cross movement has over 80 million members from all over the world. Meet new friends and learn new skills by joining the Irish Red Cross Youth.
