A defibrillator has been installed at the recently opened Sean Dolans GAA club in Derry.
The provision of the life-saving equipment at the club’s new Creggan grounds has been welcomed by Sinn Fein Councillor Colly Kelly.
The defibrillator was installed with the help of Sport NI.
Cllr Kelly said the sudden of Tyrone footballer Cormac McAnallen in 2004 had brought home to everyone the need to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
He added: “In 2011 I got unanimous backing for a motion in the then Derry City Council calling for the introduction of defibrillators at council facilities and for staff to be trained in their use.
“I feel it’s very important to widen that out across all the similar facilities across the city.
“There are many sporting organisations such as the GAA who have taken the lead on this issue and are proactively fundraising to provide this vital piece of emergency equipment at their sports grounds.”
Cllr Kelly concluded: “In emergency situations time is of the essence and the quicker paramedics can get access to a defibrillator the more lives can be saved.”
Photo shows Cllr Kelly and Sean Dolans club member with the new defibrillator.
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