Maynooth Ambulance Station

29/04/2026

Ongoing disagreements between paramedics and NAS/HSE continue to highlight the reality on the ground, a workforce stretched, undervalued, and still fighting for fair recognition. Previous deals have not only failed to address the evolving role of paramedics, but in many cases have proposed detrimenta changesl to our current conditions, agreements, and overall work life balance.
We have taken on more responsibility, more clinical decision-making, and more pressure, without fair compensation or sustainable rosters to match.

This isn’t just about pay.

It’s about respect, retention, and a service that can actually support its staff while delivering for patients.

Fair conditions. Fair agreements. Fair pay.

Contact your local TD if you agree, thank you for your support.
https://www.contactyourtd.ie/

08/04/2026

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0408/1567210-national-ambulance-service-strike-action/

Around 2,000 SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, up to and including strike action.

11/03/2026

Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health.

21/02/2026

SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are being balloted for industrial action, up to and including strike action, in a dispute over salary scales.

12/02/2026

CFRs give up their free time to help strangers within their own community. On several occasions CFRs, who are usually always on scene before an ambulance, have made timely interventions which made positive change to patient outcomes.

Maynooth Community First Responders
Kildare Fire Service
CFR Ireland

11/02/2026

Try your Pharmacy before you go to your GP.

Which conditions are included?

Allergic rhinitis (runny nose)
Cold sores
Conjunctivitis
Impetigo (nose/mouth red itchy blister sores)
Oral thrush
Shingles
Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Vulvovaginal thrush

The law has changed to make everyday healthcare easier. Private consultation services are now available at participating pharmacies.

For more information, visit gov.ie/CommonConditionsService

09/02/2026

Great opportunity

🚨🚨!!WE ARE HIRING!!🚨🚨

We are currently recruiting Retained Firefighters for the Naas and Maynooth Brigades of Kildare Fire Service.

Applications for the following positions are invited from suitably qualified candidates for inclusion on a panel.

The latest date for receipt of a completed application forms is 4PM on the 19th of February 2026.

The application form and information booklet are available at, https://kildarecoco.ie/allservices/careeropportunities/

Should you have any queries please contact the Recruitment team by phone: (045)980740 or email: jobs@kildarecoco.ie



Kildare County Council
Kildare Library Service
Kildare Civil Defence
Kildare Nationalist
Kfm Radio Kildare

08/01/2026

👏

A Cork paramedic who resuscitated her partner after he suffered a cardiac arrest is launching a new training service to help others.

Helena Kiely and Mark O’Keeffe went to bed as normal this time last year, but at 4.44am, Helena woke up to find Mark (48) sitting at the edge of the bed, gasping for breath.

Mark collapsed on the floor, and when Helena checked for a pulse, she didn’t find one. After she rang 999, Helena, who is an off-duty responder with the National Ambulance Service, got her own kit bag and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) from the car and started working on Mark.

She was assisted by the Carrigaline First Responders and crews from the National Ambulance Service with advanced paramedics on board, and at that point, Mark “came back”, much to Helena’s relief.

Mark was rushed to hospital and has thankfully made a full recovery. He is very grateful to Helena and to all the first responders, paramedics and CUH staff involved in saving his life and his subsequent recovery.

Helena has since left the ambulance service, and, wanting to give something back, she and Mark have just launched their own business called Echo Training Solutions to educate people in life-saving techniques.

Read their story at the link in our bio or online here: https://allaboutcork.ie/paramedic-who-saved-her-partners-life-during-a-cardiac-arrest-helps-others-to-learn-life-saving-skills/

National Ambulance Service (NAS)

28/12/2025

Absolutly fantastic outcome 👏 well done to all involved

A very welcome sight… ❤️

We were very happy to see passenger John Mullen return to Dublin Airport this morning, 12 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest in Pier 4.

John was reunited today with Paramedics Ciaran Foster and Peadar Edgar, from our Fire & Rescue team, and Aaron Crampton from Airport Police, who responded to the incident on the day.

Aaron took the call in Airport Police control at 06.30 that morning and initiated a response. Ciaran and Peadar were straight on the scene in Terminal 2 and carried out advanced life support procedures on Mr Mullen including seven defibrillation shocks and managed to get John’s heart beating effectively once again.

After a spell in hospital, John returned to the airport today to travel home to the United States and met with the three men who saved him.

Safe travels, John!

24/12/2025

Wishing our community a very Happy Christmas. 🎄
From all of us at Maynooth Ambulance Station, thank you for your kindness and support throughout the year. 🎅

Stay safe, look after one another, and we’ll be here if you need us.🎄🎁

Maynooth Community First Responders
Kildare Fire Service
CFR Ireland
National Ambulance Service (NAS)

24/12/2025

24/12/2025

"If you can go home knowing you did your absolute best, you’ll be fine.”

Thanks to the Irish Examiner for featuring our incredible Paramedic Jack, who'll be working for Christmas day tomorrow.

Read the full piece ➡️ https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41763332.html