Annyalla/Cremartin CFR Group

16/10/2026

A man who survived a sudden “no-warning” cardiac arrest is urging members of the public to learn how to do CPR as he shared dramatic footage of the incident.

Gordan Flood, a 48-year-old football coach who had run marathons, suddenly collapsed in a car park after a gym session two years ago.

He is now urging members of the public to learn CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation – as part of the Irish Heart Foundation’s “Restart a Heart Day”.

Mr Flood, who now wears an implant after being diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease affecting the heart muscle, said: “I got a second chance, and I’d ask people to please, take the time to learn CPR. It only takes a few minutes, but it could be the difference between life and death.”

He described those who helped him as “heroes” whose actions mean he can see his children grow up.

16/10/2026

26/09/2026

Well done to the knockcarrick community for working with us to install a new AED within the estate. We would love to see you call into Clevercloggs this morning for a quick demonstration on how to use it.

01/08/2026

Members of Fermoy CFR group met Carol who suffered a cardiac arrest this day two weeks ago. Because of the swift actions of a Community First Responder (CFR) scheme, Carol has made a remarkable recovery. It really emphasises the positive impact of early CPR, defibrillation, and teamwork, transforming training and volunteer commitment into a life saved.

03/07/2026

Grateful to Annyalla/ Cremartin Community First Responders, the Hughes family and Clontibret Church for collaborating to have the new Defibrillator recently installed outside our church premises. Well done!!!

30/05/2026

Congratulations to our neighbours, looking forward to working beside you for the next 10 years.🚨

❤️🤍 Thank You 🤍❤️

What a wonderful day we had celebrating **10 Years of Castleblayney First Responders**.

As we reflect on the last decade, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey.

A special thank you to Gerry Ward, whose vision and dedication helped establish Castleblayney First Responders and lay the foundations for the service we proudly provide today.

To our current coordinator martina murray thank you for your continued leadership, commitment and support.

To Naomi, Rose, Leslie and Martina, thank you for your incredible dedication and service over the last 10 years.
To Ann, Natalia and Katie thank you for your commitment over your time with us and for becoming valued members of our team.

A heartfelt thank you to Paul and the Monaghan Cardiac First Responders Group , Annette and Annyalla/Cremartin CFR Group for your friendship, support and encouragement over the years. It is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Ann McMahon and the members of the Knit and Knatter Group for your kindness and ongoing support.

We were delighted to welcome local representatives Paul Gibbons Matt Carthy and Aidan Campbell and we thank them for taking the time to join us in marking this important milestone.
Also a massive thank you to Leah for attending

A very special thank you to Noeleen Boyle of NB Training NB Training Services-www.nbts.ie for her dedication, expertise and hard work in keeping our volunteers trained, certified and ready to respond when needed.

Thank you to OWLS photography for capturing special moments today.

To Brendan, Hannah and all the staff at Iontas Castleblayney, thank you for providing us with a training room each month and for the beautiful food and hospitality today. Iontas Theatre

To the patients we have treated and their families, thank you for the heartfelt letters, kind words and messages we have received over the years. Knowing we have made a difference in someone's time of need is the greatest reward any volunteer could receive.

Finally, thank you to our families. Your support, understanding and encouragement have made it possible for us to answer the call when our community needed us most.

Today was not just a celebration of 10 years—it was a celebration of community, friendship, volunteerism and the countless people who have supported Castleblayney First Responders along the way.

Thank you all for being part of our journey. Here's to the next chapter. ❤️🚑

23/05/2026

Huge congratulations to all the SNAs from Doohamlet All Saints School on successfully completing the Heartsaver Course! 👏❤️

A big thank you to Annette and Gerry for their excellent training.

Well done to everyone involved for taking the time to learn such important lifesaving skills — a fantastic achievement! 💙

22/05/2026

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

Learning how to save a life has never been easier. ❤️

We’re proud to introduce an innovative new way to learn CPR and how to use an AED — all from the comfort of your own home! 🏠⚡

Whether you’re a parent, coach, carer, employee, or simply someone who wants to be prepared in an emergency, this flexible and easy-to-follow training gives you the confidence and skills to act when every second counts.

✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Easy-to-understand guidance
✅ Life-saving CPR techniques
✅ Hands-on AED awareness
✅ Convenient home learning

Because emergencies can happen anywhere — and knowing what to do could save someone you love.

📩 call us today to learn more or book your place!

22/01/2026

31/12/2025

As we come to the end of 2025, we just wanted to share a quick update on what’s been a very busy year for the Annyalla Cremartin Community First Responders 🚑💚

This year, our volunteers responded to 87 emergency calls from the National Ambulance Service. In 99% of cases, our responders were with the patient before the ambulance arrived, offering care, reassurance and support when it mattered most ❤️⏱️

We also put a big focus on training in our communities 👥📚
Over the year, we facilitated 9 training courses across Cremartin, Annyalla, Lisnagrieve, Doohamlet, Ballybay, Clontibret, Castleshane, Tullycorbett and Braddox, and trained 107 people in CPR and the use of an AED 🫀⚡ It’s great to see so many people willing to learn these lifesaving skills.

Thanks to a very generous donation on the behalf of a local family, we were delighted to help install a new AED and cabinet at Clontibret Presbyterian Hall ❤️👏 — another important lifesaving resource for the area.

Our members also attended various training days around the country this year, including the North East Training Day in Dundalk 🎓, and we were delighted to welcome new responders who are now ready to respond to calls when needed 🙌

The year was topped off with a really proud moment for the group, with our own Gerry Atkinson winning the Ireland Volunteer Award in the Emergency Services category 🏆 — a fantastic achievement and very well deserved.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, their families, and everyone in the community who continues to support us in any way. We really couldn’t do this without you 💚