Order of Malta Ireland -Ambulance Corps- Nenagh

10/06/2026

We started this journey on 2nd November 2024.

What began as a laugh because we didn't think we could do it, didn't think it was within reach, and didn't think we'd receive the incredible support that followed, has now become a reality.

John, David, Eileen and Julie worked hard to drive our fundraising efforts, with Vinny joining the team for the final home stretch of fundraising and our fantastic OIC Gerard Fogarty who worked hard to get it over the line. However this was a true team effort from start to finish by all the Unit, and the biggest member of that team was you, our community.

It took 571 days from start to finish. 571 days of wondering if and when we would see a new vehicle. 571 days of hoping our old ambulance would start and stay going and 571 days of hoping we could keep the Unit alive, because we know we cannot operate fully without an ambulance.

Today, we have a beautiful, top-of-the-range ambulance. It is far beyond anything we thought we could achieve, and it has been paid for entirely through the generosity of the people of Nenagh, Portroe, Kilruane, Capparoe, the Silvermines, those involved in our very first major fundraiser at Youghal Quay, and every fundraiser, donor and donation that followed, whether public, private, online or anonymous.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to the local clubs, schools and organisations who stood shoulder to shoulder with us when we needed support most; thank you to the local charities and voluntary groups in our town who gave money they could scarcely spare themselves because they believed in what we do and thank you to the local businesses, tradespeople and employers who encouraged us, supported us and told us to keep going.

Every act of kindness, no matter how small, helped bring us to this day and because of your generosity, this ambulance will save lives. It will change lives. And it will help keep our little Unit on the road for years to come.

We are truly indebted to each and every one of you.

The unit would also like to thank John Sherlock and Dinny Reddan who made a serious commitment to travelling from Nenagh to Mayo multiple times to inspect the ambulance and to David King for driving her home safely to Nenagh. John and Dinny also made trips from Nenagh to Louth to ensure this ambulance was finished to the highest standards, ready for the road and ready to work.

Finally...

This ambulance belongs to the people who made it possible. It belongs to our community. Thank you for believing in us.

29/05/2026

𝐀 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 🤝🏼

27/05/2026

With the warm weather at the moment, swimming is a great way to Keep cool. An Garda Síochána would urge people not to swim in quarries as they carry many potential hazards and are usually private Property. Please keep safe during the hot spell. Some hazards are listed below

Cold Water Shock: Quarry water is often fed by deep underground springs, making it significantly colder than rivers or the sea. Jumping into this water can trigger cold water shock, causing an involuntary gasp that leads to immediate drowning or heart failure.

Sudden Depths: Quarries can reach depths of 50 to 60 feet (15–18 meters) or more. They often have sheer vertical sides and sudden drop-offs where you can lose your footing and fall into deep water instantly

Submerged Hazards: The water often hides abandoned machinery, cars, sharp rocks, and cables. Jumping in can result in impalement or serious injury, and swimmers can easily become entangled in underwater plants or debris

Unstable Terrain: The banks around quarries—especially sand or silt—can be friable and collapse under your weight, making it impossible to climb out

17/05/2026

While one of our members Vinny was recieving an Honorary Lifetime Membership award for his service with Fórsa at the National Conference in Killarney, he met our colleagues in Order of Malta Ireland - Ambulance Corps - Killarney for a quick picture.

16/05/2026

Huge thanks to who doubled up today and after Lap the Lake headed straight to assist with covering the Tipperary and Clare match! Our very own superwoman!!

16/05/2026

We don't just celebrate nurses and families this week at Order of Malta Ireland, but it has also been our birthday!

On the 12th of May 1938 the first ambulance corps unit in the country, Galway opened beginning nearly 90 years of the Ambulance corps in Ireland, with tens of thousands of people trained, treated and supported by right across the country in that time.

16/05/2026

Huge well done to Shane Mulcahy for all he does both here in Nenagh at local level but also with the organisation at national level. Shane is involved nationally with inducting members as well as providing child safe guarding training for The Order of Malta, around Ireland.

Today, as part of our continued commitment to child safeguarding our child protection trainers attended an upskilling event with The National Youth Council of Ireland.

The event took place in our headquarters in Dublin and covered legislative updates as well as giving our a chance to get together with other under organisations including scouting and girl guiding groups under the NYCI umbrella

16/05/2026

Our team was on duty early this morning for Lap the Lake. A huge thanks to David King Eileen Finn Conal Dolan and Séan Tomás Shore for cover. Pictured also with colleagues from the RNLI Lough Derg who were the beneficiaries of the event. What a great day!

15/05/2026

We were delighted to meet with the Lion's Club last Wednesday night to receive the fundraising from the Golf Classic from last year. Nenagh Lions Club have always been a great support to local charities such as ourselves and and we cannot thank them enough for their help.

An update:

The team were in Co.Mayo today to visit and inspect a potential vehicle for the unit.