Who we are

The Irish Red Cross was first established in the Limerick Area in 1940, when the Limerick City Branch was founded. Now over sixty years later, we have six Branches in Limerick, and operates a fleet of five fully-equipped ambulances. We devote our time as volunteers, to providing a number of essential services to the residents and businesses of our community.

These services include instruction in Basic and Occupational First Aid, the provision of a transport service to the elderly, First Aid and Ambulance cover at large public events and twenty-four hour backup to the statutory ambulance service in the event of a major emergency.

As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we endeavour to abide by the Seven Principles of the Red Cross; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. We can draw on the many skills of our members to help us provide the best possible service, to our biggest clients... you, the community.