Riverstown First Responders

29/07/2026

Great tip and easy to set up .

*IMPORTANT PHONE TIP*

Most phones have an Emergency Medical ID you can set up.

*To set it up:*
- *iPhone*: Health app → Medical ID → Edit
- *Android*: Settings → Search "Emergency

If you hold the 2 side buttons, emergency services can see your info even when your phone is locked.

*You can add:*
- Name + Date of Birth
- Address
- Allergies
- Medications
- Blood Type + Organ Donor status
- ICE Contacts - In Case of Emergency

*This helps paramedics, Garda Síochána, and emergency personnel if you can’t speak or are unconscious.

*Important:* Please keep your info updated if your meds or medical details change.

*If you have a DNR:* Write in the notes where the paper copy is kept. Ex: "DNR in kitchen drawer" or "DNR in car glovebox".
The legal document still needs to be accessible.

Please take 2 minutes to set this up on your phone. It could save your life.

Update it if anything changes.

21/07/2026

This heatwave may be coming to an end (for now!), but sun safety is still important.

Even on cooler or cloudy days, UV rays can be strong enough to damage your skin. If you're spending time outdoors, always remember to:

☀️ Slip on clothing that covers your skin.
🧴 Slop on broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+ for adults, SPF 50+ for children) and reapply regularly.
🧢 Slap on a wide-brimmed hat.
😎 Seek shade, especially between 11am and 3pm.
🕶️ Slide on sunglasses with UV protection.

A little sun protection goes a long way.

18/07/2026

Our first responders had a wonderful day informing , educating and chatting with lots of lovely and interesting people today at Sligo County Agricultural Show (Riverstown). Especially good to see so many young people interested in CPR.. the first link in the chain of survival.

18/07/2026

Some of our responders at Sligo County Agricultural Show (Riverstown) today. Drop in for a chat and a bit of info

17/07/2026

We are delighted to have an information table tomorrow at Sligo County Agricultural Show (Riverstown). Be sure and chat to us about what we are all about. See how a defib works and the importance of good CPR.

17/07/2026

We are delighted with our new defibrillator signs guiding the public to the nearest defibrillator. They were made and donated by someone who wants to remain anonymous and we want to say thank you to them. Also thank you to Cllr Liam Brennan for erecting them for us.

09/07/2026

Congratulations to riverstown_tidy_towns on welcoming ententeflorale_europe to our beautiful village today.
Well done to Eileen, Silvia , Gemma and Alex who represented our CFR group in the showcase of community groups.

24/06/2026

Recently, a group of CFRs from Donegal, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan completed their CFR/Heartsaver Instructor course under the guidance and instruction of our Community Engagement Officers John and Liam.

Very well done to all who completed the course! Brilliant to see so many people getting involved in training the CFRs of the future 👏👏

15/06/2026

16/04/2026

Last night we held our first AGM. We recapped on the highs and lows of our first year and our ambitions for the year ahead. There was huge work put in to get our group started 👏 big kudos to Marina Swann (chair) Úna McDermott (coordinator ) Anne Harcourt (secretary) and Geraldine Kelly (treasurer) (all pictured below) for this as well as all of our hugely dedicated committee members and volunteers ❤️.
Also a thanks to our newly appointed vice chair Cllr Liam Brennan for continuing to champion our group at county council level.
Stay tuned for more first responders community updates.