Westport Community First Responders

Westport Community First Responders Westport Cardiac First Responders are a group of local trained volunteers who will respond to cardiac emergency calls alongside the National Ambulance Service.

A Cardiac First Responder (CFR) is a person trained to a minimum level of basic life support in CPR and the use of an AED/defibrillator, who attends an actual or potentially life threatening emergency such as a cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke or choking.

�Our CFR group was established in November 19.
�We, like everyone got stopped with Covid March 20
�We returned to active training in April 2021
�We went live August 2021 (dispatched by National Ambulance Service (NAS) to cardiac incidents in westport)
��We have CPR live saving Training every month since we went live

CPR saves lives. We want to help save more hearts in westport in 2022. Stay tuned here to hear how you can help us help the community �

We were delighted to receive an Invite from Westport Coast Guard on the official opening of their new station at the qua...
07/03/2026

We were delighted to receive an Invite from Westport Coast Guard on the official opening of their new station at the quay in Westport earlier today. It was a great honour for us to be able to attend. A truly remarkable day and this new facility a massive asset to the town and locality. Good luck to all involved.

Congratulations to everyone who completed the Community First Responder course at Carrowholly National School . This is ...
20/02/2026

Congratulations to everyone who completed the Community First Responder course at Carrowholly National School . This is the second course we ran here in the last few weeks meaning 12 have been trained in CPR and use of AED in the local area. Thanks also to Caroline and Aoife for leading the session.

Cllr Brendan Mulroy Peter Flynn Keira Keogh TD National Ambulance Service (NAS) Parish of Kilmeena - Fahy Kilmeena GAA Mayo Volunteer Centre Happy Days Preschool and Afterschool

Thanks for allowing us to deliver this training session with you. Newport will be very lucky to have such committed volu...
07/02/2026

Thanks for allowing us to deliver this training session with you. Newport will be very lucky to have such committed volunteers when you go live with National Ambulance Service (NAS)

06/02/2026

Defibrillators in Newport / Greenway Below is a list of all the defibrillators in the Newport area and on the Greenway from outside Westport to Mulranny. For a poster of this information please click here, print it out and place in homes and shop windows. Click here for a Map of the defibrillators ...

A Super first CPR/AED training of 2026 was had at Carrowholly National School this evening. Thanks to all the participa...
29/01/2026

A Super first CPR/AED training of 2026 was had at Carrowholly National School this evening. Thanks to all the participants for coming and giving full attention and participation. Well done to all.

National Ambulance Service (NAS) Cllr Brendan Mulroy Peter Flynn Keira Keogh TD Kilmeena GAA Parish of Kilmeena - Fahy Happy Days Preschool and Afterschool

Volunteers Needed – Westport Community First Responders 💙Want to make a difference in your community? No experience need...
26/01/2026

Volunteers Needed – Westport Community First Responders 💙
Want to make a difference in your community? No experience needed — full training and support provided.

We respond to cardiac, stroke, and choking emergencies.

📧 westportcfr2019@gmail.com
📞 086 074 6505

Message us to learn more or get involved.



Keira Keogh TD Peter Flynn Cllr Brendan Mulroy Mayo Volunteer Centre The Mayo News

We were delighted to install another public access defibrillator at Brackloon NS Westport this week. Eircode F28 E8Y9. ...
23/01/2026

We were delighted to install another public access defibrillator at Brackloon NS Westport this week. Eircode F28 E8Y9. Thanks to everyone for making this valuable addition to the school and locality happen especially Mr Tunny, staff and parents. Thanks also to Michael McConnell the electrician for installing this.

Cllr Brendan Mulroy Peter Flynn Keira Keogh TD National Ambulance Service (NAS)

New defibrillator box installed to Buckfield Inn F28 TV77 creating an easier access to the AED if needed in a life savin...
10/01/2026

New defibrillator box installed to Buckfield Inn F28 TV77 creating an easier access to the AED if needed in a life saving situation. Over the last few months we received the ownership of this device from Kilmeena Gun Club. Thanks to everyone for making this happen.

Cllr Brendan Mulroy Peter Flynn Keira Keogh TD Kilmeena GAA Healthy Club Kilmeena Ladies Gaelic Football Association Parish of Kilmeena - Fahy St. Brendan's NS, Myna, Kilmeena Kilmeena GAA

1st installation of the year!We are delighted to install a new public access Defibrillator to Brackloon & Drummin Commun...
10/01/2026

1st installation of the year!

We are delighted to install a new public access Defibrillator to Brackloon & Drummin Community Centre at F28 E797. Thanks to Pearce for his support in getting this off the ground. Message us if there are any questions or queries on this

Keira Keogh TD Cllr Brendan Mulroy Peter Flynn National Ambulance Service (NAS)

Wishing all our followers, colleagues, family, friends, and especially our incredible community first responders a very ...
24/12/2025

Wishing all our followers, colleagues, family, friends, and especially our incredible community first responders a very Happy Christmas! 🎄✨

A huge thank-you to those in our communities who volunteer, respond first, support others, and step up when it matters most. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment truly make a difference. ❤️

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and joyful Christmas! 🎅🏼🎁

To date we have trained 15 members of the local community in Fahy with more to follow on November. Here are the group fr...
23/10/2025

To date we have trained 15 members of the local community in Fahy with more to follow on November. Here are the group from this week. Thanks to everyone for giving up their evening.
Fahy Centre Fahy Rovers Afc Fahy Community Development

Best of luck to our friends Newport Community first Responders in raising funds for Public Assess AEDS locally. Please ...
15/10/2025

Best of luck to our friends Newport Community first Responders in raising funds for Public Assess AEDS locally. Please support this worth cause if available on the night and it promises to be a great nights entertainment.

We are hosting this fantastic concert to raise funds for essential equipment for the group who will be an asset to our town.
Please support us on the night and enjoy an evening of beautiful songs

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