Upcoming Course

Have you always wanted to learn how to do some First Aid???? 

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2 Day Practical First Aid Course....

When? Saturday 3rd & Saturday 10th March @ 9.30-3.30

Where? Ballinora GAA Hall

How? Book with Clair 0863129486 

How Much? €80.00 per person

Closing Date? 19th February 2018

AGM Report


We recently had our AGM for our Branch, thanks to all attending this event and well done to those elected and re-elected to various positions. See our Secretary's very comprehensive report below. 



Upcoming Course - Occupational First Aid

Looking to learn first Aid? We have some great news for you :) 


What? Occupational First Aid Course 

 When? Commencing Monday 25th September @ 7pm

 Where? Bishopstown Community School

For further details please contact the school at 021-4869310


Busy Summer

Our Crews have had a very busy summer. Thank you to all for your hard work, dedication and commitment. Without you we could not do it.
Our Ambulance has also had a busy time on the road. Here our ambulance is pictured along the ring of Kerry and also in Ballincollig :)




Branch of the Year Shortlist


Mary Murphy (Chairperson) and Clair Dineen ( Secretary)
accepting award for being shortlisted branch of the
Year 2017
 It's not everyday your branch gets shortlisted for the National Branch of the Year! What a year it has been - Thank you to our Volunteers who make the branch what it is.... Watch this space... Report to follow :)


Members of both branch and Cork area at the Red Cross Awards held
in Croke Park on the 6th May 2017



Buddy Box

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Gemma, Eileen and Amy pictured with Buddy bear

rish Red Cross youth have proudly launched 'The Buddy Box' as part of their hugesly successful anti bullying campaign. Huge Congratulations to Ballinora/Ballincollig member Eileen, Amy, and Gemma for their hard work and dedication as founding members of the ant bullying sub group.

The Buddy box is a result of much time and effort and the contributions of our young people is very admirable. The Buddy box has helpful cards on recognising signs of bullying, a professional anti bullying charter, booklet of activities and of course the well known Buddy Bear, all of which are a fantastic asset to our young people and their leaders. This wonderful resource is a credit to all the volunteers involved in bringing it to fruition,Well done to members on promoting a very important message. 




Chilling with Celebrities



Imelda, Pat, Cecily with Garry O' Donovan 
Our Branch continues to be very busy with duties and training at this time of the year with Parades, Matches and Rowing duties. 

We have even gotten so popular that Olympic Rower Garry O' Donovan asked our Crew for a photograph at a recent rowing event in Farran Woods :) 






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