Muintir na Tíre emergency app will alert family, friends, and even gardaí if user is in difficulty 

Muintir na Tíre southern region community alert development officer Diarmuid Cronin said the app came about in response to demand from users of its existing text alert system. Picture: Denis Minihane

An app is to be launched by Muintir na Tíre next month which will alert emergency services and family or friends if the user is attacked or suddenly falls ill as well as their exact location.

The app, which is downloaded on the person’s phone, has an emergency button. When pressed, it provides the user’s location and immediately alerts friends or relatives that they are in difficulty.