Order of Malta Ambulance Corps-Carlow Unit

10/10/2025

We’re back with another Order of Malta Carlow Quiz Night!

After our previous quiz night earlier this year, we have decided to host another one! We had an overwhelming attendance at our previous event and we hope to see that again.

Join us in the Tara Arms on the 28th of November for our Christmas Charity Fundraiser! Add it to your calendars and get your teams ready…

See you there!

05/10/2025

Today, at our Headquarters on Clyde Road, Dublin, Captain Jim Hanley of the Carlow Unit of the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps was awarded with his 60-Year Service Medal signifying a remarkable milestone and testament to a lifetime of service to others.

Jim began his journey in healthcare and with the Ambulance Corps as a young Cadet with Order Of Malta Ireland - Ambulance Corps - Limerick where his passion for helping others first took root. Over the decades, his commitment, compassion, and leadership have inspired many others and made an enduring impact on the communities he has served in. Something which we are proud of.

On behalf of everyone in the Carlow Unit of the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps, we extend our deepest gratitude and warmest congratulations to Jim for his six decades of unwavering dedication, service, and care.

Thank you Jim.



Carlow Nationalist
Carlow County Council
Carlow County Museum

04/10/2025

Better late than never!

In August we hosted a dinner dance in the Seven Oaks Hotel to celebrate our 80th Anniversary in which had a great turnout from members, colleagues and guests.

The Celebration was attended by many distinguished guests, including Dr Tony Holohan, former chief medical officer, minister for state with the department of Health, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, Ken Murnane; and family members of Mr. William Dunny, one of the unit’s founding members.

On the night, many of our members were awarded with their COVID-19 medal in honour of their work during the COVID-19 Pandemic and presented by Dr Tony Holohan.

Members on the evening also received promotions presented by Regional Director Carmel Peacock and Assistant Regional Director Diarmuid Sinnott. We would like to congratulate our members for their hard work and well deserved promotions!

Roman Boyle - Corporal
Ashling Hutton - Corporal
Kevin Donovan - Corporal
Tony Heffernan - Captain

Many speeches were made on the evening from our guests with Minister Jennifer Murnane saying “this unit has been at the heart of Carlow public safety since 1945” and Cathaoirleach Ken Murnane saying “almost every festival public gathering and sporting event relies on the Order of Malta for on-site support”. These were fantastic to hear as it shows the vital role our volunteers play within their own communities.

On the evening all members attended were presented with a challenge coin that was specifically commissioned for the 80th Anniversary.

We would also like to thank Tammy Walsh for her hard work on making a custom cake for us on the evening. A huge thank you to the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow for hosting our event and providing a fantastic dinner to enjoy.

We finally would like to thank everyone for attending and are glad that we were able to celebrate this event. The night highlighted the key role our unit plays within our local community and the volunteers that are dedicated to providing their time to help to those who need it most.

Thank you to Paul Curran for the amazing photos!

04/10/2025

A busy evening for our volunteers at Netwatch Cullen Park Supporting Carlow GAA. During the Games We treated a number of patients along side the onsite event Doctor with one Transfer to St. Luke's Hospital.

Fantastic Matches from the four Teams, Ballon GFC Kildavin Clonegal G.A.A CLG Muine Bheag Bagenalstown Gaels and Rathvilly GAA Club a Great effort by all teams playing!

Active Carlow

21/09/2025

In honour of our 80th Anniversary this year, we had challenge coins made for our members.

Originating in the military, especially during World War I, they were traditionally used to boost morale and camaraderie. Today, challenge coins are used as symbols of honor, unity, and recognition.

This coin will act as a memory to our members for their work and dedication over their time with our unit.

Many hours of work and design went into this coin from two members within our unit and we are very glad to see the work come to life!

21/09/2025

We had volunteers providing medical cover at the Ploughing Championships in County Offaly this year.

Our members worked with members from all over the country at this event. With over 225,000 attendees over the three days, members treated close to 170 patients.

We look forward to assisting with the Ploughing Championships again in 2026!

30/08/2025

🚑🚴‍♀️🚴 Earlier this Month we had a Dual EMT Crew provide Ambulance Cover at the Kildare / Carlow area Inter-Club League Final hosted by Carlow Road Cycling Club on the Toughers circuit. Delighted to assist the Clubs again this year during the Carlow Final. 🚴🚴‍♀️🚑

County Carlow Sports Partnership

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

A great day for our volunteers at the Fleadh Cheoil this year in Wexford. A long day for both volunteers with over 12 hours put in and many steps!

The Fleadh, a traditional Irish music festival, is one of our many national duties that we help with every year. We are delighted that we could assist the Wexford Unit in covering this event.

Working at national duties like this is a fantastic experience for our volunteers to work with other voluntary organisations such as the Civil Defence and the Irish Red Cross.

24/06/2025

Our volunteers were out bright and early on Sunday morning for the Ardattin Community Games. A great day overall with many medals to be given! 🥇🥈🥉

The crew ended up in St Luke’s hospital with a serious medical emergency that occurred onsite. Well done to the volunteers for their work!

13/05/2025

This Sunday we had two EMTs and an ambulance providing first aid cover in Kiltealy for a cycling event! The 56 cyclists did a 100km loop from Kiltealy through Bunclody, Myshall, Graiguenamanagh and back to Kiltealy! It was a great opportunity for our volunteers, fair play to everyone who took part! 🚴🚑

10/05/2025

This morning we had 6 volunteers providing cover for this years Darkness Into Light walk. We had teams providing cover in our ambulance and walking teams.

A fantastic turnout this year with over 750 taking part in the event.

Carlow Fire & Rescue Service, National Ambulance Service (NAS) and An Garda Síochána Carlow had their vehicles lit up throughout the walk also.