Irish Red Cross - Dublin 15 Branch

First Aid Cover: Volunteer members from the Dublin 15 Unit will be present at your event, with highly equipped response bags and other equipment that will enable them to deal with almost all life-threatening situations that could arise. The Dublin 15 branch has a fully equipped ambulance including an Automatic External Defibrillator. It is envisaged that a new ambulance will be purchased within the coming months.

First Aid Training: There are several courses available that teach you life saving skills enabling you to remain calm and treat people when accidents happen. It is usually taught to groups of up to ten people. We can organise a venue or attend one that is convent to you. Click here to get more information on the Different Courses Available.

Entertainment Troupe: The Entertainment Troupe consists of members aged 16 and over who brings laughter and fun to children in hospital with their highly developed range of performance skills. These include storytelling, face painting, balloon modelling and clowning. Although they perform in day centre's and at street festivals, it is their rounds of the children's hospitals that win the brightest smiles of all because of the happiness they bring to sick children. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provide. Anyone interested in joining should complete the enquiry form

Babysitting Course: Teenagers aged 14 and upwards can be trained in best practice techniques in all areas of babysitting based on a comprehensive course. The training includes What makes a good baby-sitter; The roles, rights and responsibilities of baby-sitters; child care skills; accident prevention and fire safety; child First Aid; CPR; and child protection.