A new defibrillator for Letterkenny was launched today as businesses in the Mountain Top came together to provide the potentially lifesaving device for the area.
The cardiac equipment which is placed just inside the entrance of the 24 hour Kelly’s Centra store is available to the community and those working in the Mountain Top area, the emergency services and commuters heading in and out of the town.
The new defibrillator purchase and installation was funded by Shining Stars Créche, Highland Motors, Letterkenny Precision Tooling, BM Blinds, Letterkenny Tool Hire, Fit Hub, Deemac Kitchens, Highland Radio, Kelly’s Centra, Pinehill Business Park, Carpet Interiors, Gloria Season’s, Orbit Security and Modern Motors.
Mairtin Kelly of Kelly’s Centra, thanked those involved for the contribution.
He said “It’s fantastic that the business community here have backed this project. It was easy for them to get behind it as the defib unit could save a life. It’s accessible at the front of the store so that anyone in the area can use it if needed.
“Hopefully, we don’t see that day but it’s here should it come. A special word of thanks to Tracy Rodgers who works in Kelly’s Diner, she did a great job in leading out the project“.
Gavin Boal of Pinehill Business Park added, “It’s a great addition to have at the Mountain Top. The businesses hope the device will not have to be put in use but if so, we have peace of mind that it is available at a location close to everyone if required and could save a life”.
Local business at the Mountain Top pictured at the presentation of a AED defibrillator which will be located inside the door and Kelly Centrra Mountain Top. Included were Neil Barrett, Alanna Conaghan ,Tracey Rodgers and Bailey Robinson, back row from left.Oisin Kelly Laurence Harrigan Gavin Boal and Pat Deeney Photo Brian McDaid
