Red Cross holds mass for deceased members

Cork area of the Irish Red Cross held their bi-annual mass for deceased members of the Irish Red Cross on the 23rd of October. This mass was organised by Community Officer and Ballinora/Ballincollig branch member Marie McSweeney. 

Cadets, Novices, Senior members and committee members represented our branch by taking up candles, gifts as well as singing in the choir. This mass was followed by a gathering and celebration in the Oriel House Hotel for the presentation of the Carer of the Year Award and also the Leslie ban de Barra carers award. 

Well done to all involved in the organisation and participation at this hugely successful event. 

All-Ireland Competitions

On the 10th of October Ballinora/Ballincollig Branch of the Irish Red Cross Competed in the National Competitions. The standard of competition was very high and we were represented by our Cadet Team and Novice individual Gemma Dineen.

Members from Cork South West and Cork North East Branch at the
National Competitions. Photo: Kevin Brennan

 Congratulations to Gemma Dineen our Individual Novice who claimed third prize at the competitions. Well done to all our competitors and their trainers for all the time, work and dedication in the run up to this event. We are very proud of all our members.  Thanks to the supporters who travelled on the day to cheer on our super competitors. 

Gemma Dineen, Ballinora/Ballincollig Red Cross receives
award for 3rd place in the individual competitions.
Photo: Kevin Brennan
 

Competitors, Trainers and supporters from Ballinora/Ballincollig
Red Cross at the national Competitions recently.