Rathdrum Community First Responders

14/04/2026

Once again, we would like to thank Servier Arklow for their kind donation and as always their on going support of our local charity!

We are always very grateful for the support and fundraising from local groups and businesses. Thank You!

17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Keep an eye out for us in the Rathdrum parade today and please remember where your closest public access defibs are located in the unfortunate event they're needed.

Outside Craft butchers - Rathdrum Main St

Avon Motors - on the pillar at the entrance

Most importantly have a fantastic day and send us your photos of our volunteers after the parade!

25/02/2026

A picture of recently purchased training/operational life saving equipment!

A family of training manikins along with 1 advanced airway training manikin making sure our volunteer's are kept to the highest standards of CPR.

2 operational defibrillators and emergency response bags/kits for newly joined volunteers! Each volunteer carries a defib with them ready for all eventualities.

The purchasing of this equipment wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for the ongoing support from local companies/community through donations!

Thank you once again from the Rathdrum Community First Responders group and of course our volunteers for their continued dedication and time in which they give up ❤️

25/01/2026

A massive thank you to Rathdrum Rugby Club for their generous donation resulting from their charity hound dogs match on St. Stephen's day. Without the support from locals groups/ sports clubs we wouldn't be able to provide the vital service to our community.

31/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year from all of us at Rathdrum CFR

24/12/2025

21/12/2025

Only 5 days until the annual Rathdrum RFC vs The Hound Dogs charity rumble, this year with extra 50th anniversary fanfare!

Our boys will take to the pitch on St Stephen’s to face off against the Hound Dogs with the aim of retaining the cup! Drop down for what is always a day of festive fun and camaraderie with our neighbouring clubs! All monies collected on the day will be split between Grow Mental Health and our local Rathdrum Community First Responders

See you on the 26th!

04/11/2025

Just a reminder, this weekend coming is the SMG Fitness charity bungee jump where our very own Rathdrum Responder Ryan Clarke will quite literally be taking the plunge!

Unfortunately the last date had to be rescheduled due to high winds, 🤞 for this weekend's weather!

It's not too late to sponsor him through the link below and a big thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Best of luck Ryan, we will be watching you from steady ground! 😂

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ryanclarke

16/10/2025

Update: The defibrillator at the butchers shop on Main Street is now back in service.

15/10/2025

The defibrillator at the butchers shop on Main Street is currently out of service and has been removed for maintenance.

Alternative public access defibrillators are available at Avon Motors and Pat O'Toole park.

We'll update once this defibrillator is back in service.