Organisation: Irish Community Air Ambulance

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Officially launching Critical, the emergency medical response charity, are Dr Lisa Cunningham, board member; Micheál Sheridan, chief executive; and Dr Jason Horan, volunteer emergency medical responder. Picture: Michael Mc Laughlin</p>

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Founders of air ambulance grounded as contract awarded to Malta-based firm

Irish Community Air Ambulance was unsuccessful in its joint bid with Sloane Helicopters for the HSE tender to provide a fully-State-funded helicopter emergency medical service in the South-West

<p>Sarah Higgins, with Shane O'Keeffe and their children, said she is so grateful for the ICCA's work.</p>

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Cork woman to run mini-marathon after air ambulance saved partner's life

<p>So far this year, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Air Ambulance has responded to 205 incidents across the country. File Picture: Andy Gibson.</p>

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Cork-based air ambulance called to record 15 road traffic collisions in May

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Funding boost could save vital air ambulance service

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Air ambulance crew on standby for Christmas Day

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Fundraiser in memory of young Cork sportsman helps raise almost €40k for Air Ambulance

Cork bike crash victim gears up for fundraiser for lifesaving flying medics

Darren, 31, from Caheragh, West Cork, suffered severe head and facial injuries when he crashed into a wall while cycling down a winding road on the Mizen peninsula

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021

Two men airlifted from West Cork after suspected drugs binge

It is understood that one man was in respiratory arrest while the other was in cardiac arrest when they were initially found

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Limerick woman seriously injured in cow attack appeals for donations for life-saving air ambulance

Noelle O'Brien said the incident could have been 'a bloodbath' had she not put herself between her children and the animal

Fri, 30 Jul, 2021

Cork woman who 'died' after cardiac arrest thanks emergency response teams for saving her

Clodagh, a UCC student, was sitting down talking to her mother, a nurse, in the garden at home on May 20 last when her heart stopped.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

“IRISH FARMS ARE A GREAT PLACE TO LAND A HELICOPTER - YOU JUST DON’T WANT IT TO BE OUR AIR AMBULANCE”
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Vigilance is key to stay safe in the busy season

With life getting busier as restrictions ease, there is an increasing need for rural communities to be on their guard

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021

Charity-funded air ambulance facing €320k Vat bill because of Brexit

Money could be used to fund around 90 life-saving missions

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

'You don't want a helicopter landing in your field' - Farm safety campaign launched

A busy silage season, combined with increased traffic on the roads and more children moving about farms, increases the likelihood of serious farm incidents

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

'I am so grateful to them' — Cork woman thanks Air Ambulance for saving her life

UCC student Emma McGuire: 'I never would have imagined that my life could be so dependent on a service like that and it goes to show how necessary the Air Ambulance is.'

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

Flying the flag for a vital service that could help save many lives

Rural Ireland is urged to get behind an air ambulance service that aims to bring those in need of vital care

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

Summer lift-off for flying doctor service to be based at Cork Airport

Ireland’s first doctor-led flying doctor service will be airborne by summer.

Sun, 29 Jan, 2017

Campaign for Ireland's first flying health service is in the works

A campaign for Ireland’s first flying doctor service is under way for Munster and south Leinster where a signature red helicopter is touching down on islands, peninsulas, and renowned football stadiums from Enniscorthy to Killarney to Cape Clear.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Plans unveiled for Munster flying doctor service

Plans to launch Ireland’s first doctor-led helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) by next spring have been unveiled.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016