Some of Tralee Red Cross Youth members who were presented with the certificates by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D. in the Grand Hotel, Tralee, last Friday night. Left to right; Ella Saarma, Mark Lloyd, Emma O’Donoghue, Tadgh Lynch, Feidhlim Ginty, Sophie Ferriter, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D.OVER 60 awards were presented to members of the Tralee Branch of the Irish Red Cross by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., at a function in the Grand Hotel, Tralee, last Friday night.
Amongst the recipients were eleven Tralee Red Cross Youths who completed programmes on various Red Cross, mental health, and responsible mobile phone use.
Sixteen Red Cross members received certificates in Safeguarding Awareness Training following a course in Tralee recently.
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Also recognised on the night were ten Red Cross volunteers who completed a recent First Aid Responder course in Tralee, while three Kerry members graduated to Emergency First Responder level.
Charlie Harnett, Tralee, receiving his Accredited Safeguarding Trainer renewal certificate from the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., at a function in the Grand Hotel, Tralee, last Friday night.Long serving Tralee member Charlie Harnett received an Accredited Safeguarding Trainer renewal certificate, and Lixnaw man, Paul Montgomery was awarded a Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council Tutor qualification.
In a new initiative, nine Red Cross members from Kerry and Cork received certificates in Therapeutic Hand Care and they will be delivering the service in the community in the coming months.
A group of current and former Kerry Red Cross members who were presented with commemorative medals in recognition of their voluntary service during the Covid 19 Pandemic with the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D. and Joe McDonnell, (far right), Chair, Tralee branch of the Irish Red Cross.
Thirty-two current and former Red Cross members were awarded with commemorative medals in recognition of their voluntary service during the Covid 19 Pandemic.
Minister Norma Foley said that she was honoured to present the awards and that it was particularly fitting that the members receive specially commissioned medals in recognition of their invaluable and sterling work throughout the pandemic.
“Every parcel of food delivered and every visit to a person’s door made a real and significant difference during a very difficult time,” the Minister said.
Paul Montgomery, Lixnaw, receiving his Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council Tutor Certificate from the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., at a function in the Grand Hotel, Tralee, last Friday night.Speaking at the function, the Chair of the Tralee branch of the Irish Red Cross, Joe McDonnell, also congratulated all of the recipients of the various awards.
“What we are doing here tonight is recognising the immense amount of voluntary work by the various sections within the Irish Red Cross in Kerry and formally thanking them for all of their efforts”, he said.
Tralee Red Cross Community Services Officer, Bridie Fealy, was excited to be leading the delivery of the Red Cross Therapeutic Hand Care Service in the county. “It provides comfort, companionship, and communication through touch, and it’s a boost to morale, and overall improved well being to people,” explained Bridie.
Elena Barry, who is the Tralee Red Cross Youth Officer, was delighted that Minister Foley was present. “It encourages the youths and their parents to see the other members’ enthusiasm, and appreciation for what the Youths are doing, and the presence of the Minister shows that also”, said Elena.
Maureen Milward of the Red Cross First Aid and Ambulance Unit in Tralee, was very proud of all the efforts of the members during the pandemic. “Covid is a distant memory for some people but what our volunteers did back then was vital to allow our society to continue”, said Maureen.
