Order of Malta first aid competition in Paleskenry
July 4th will see the final of the Order of Malta First Aid and nursing competition take place at the Paleskenry Agricultural School.
Over 600 participants between the ages of 10 and 16 will take part in the contest, after they were selected from their regional finals.
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The Midwest will be in safe hands during the weekend of July 4th when over 600 first aiders arrive in Pallaskenry Agricultural College, Limerick, to take part in the National Cadet First Aid & Nursing Competitions of the Order of Malta for 10 to 16 year olds who have qualified from their respective Regions throughout the country.
“The planning that goes into such a weekend is immense. A team has been working hard in the background to ensure all runs smoothly. I am especially pleased to see representation from the local units at the weekend especially the host unit, Limerick which celebrates 70 years of service the people of Limerick.” said Comdt Martin Purcell, Regional Director.
The Order of Malta Cadets is a national voluntary youth organisation with a membership of about 1,500 young people organised in units throughout the island of Ireland. Cadets meet weekly and are trained in Basic Life Support, First Aid and Home Nursing. Cadets also assist in First Aid Duties, Ambulance Aid & Community Care under the supervision of senior members. Outdoor activities, various sports, crafts and hobbies, competitions and social activities are all part of the Order of Malta Cadet Programme.
The Order of Malta Ireland is a major provider of voluntary first-aid, ambulance and community care services. It also provides first-aid training to the public and to industry. The Corps has over three thousand voluntary members and one hundred and fifty vehicles located in 77 communities throughout the island of Ireland.
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