One volunteer and one branch were shortlisted for the awards
Kildare has had volunteers shortlisted for the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2026.
One volunteer and one branch were shortlisted for the awards.
Clane Branch has been shortlisted for Branch of the Year, while Clane volunteer Chloe Walsh has been shortlisted for First Aid Unit Member of the Year.
The Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards celebrate volunteers who generously give their time, skills and expertise to support communities across Ireland.
Established in 1939, Irish Red Cross Clane Branch has been part of the local community for 87 years, providing first aid cover at local events and festivals, first aid training and practical community support across Kildare. Volunteers provide practical first aid education in a local school, deliver paediatric first aid workshops three times a year for a local mums and toddlers group, and offer training to other community organisations.
At just 21 years old, Chloe Walsh has made an exceptional contribution to the Irish Red Cross since joining Clane Branch five years ago. Chloe has progressed through First Aid Response, Emergency First Response and Emergency Medical Technician training. She is now a student paramedic with the National Ambulance Service, demonstrating her dedication to developing lifesaving skills and pursuing a career in emergency care.
The awards recognise the exceptional contributions of volunteers across eight categories: Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Community Support Volunteer of the Year, Unit Member of the Year, Instructor of the Year, Branch of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and Special Status award.
The Kildare nominees will join volunteers from across Ireland at the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin, on Saturday, 28 November, where this year's award winners will be announced.
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