Kinvara Community Defibrillator Project: We recently secured an equipment purchase grant from HSE/National Lottery and were awarded €3,440. This grant will be used with our current funds for a planned defibrillator (AED) equipment replacement program. The current fleet of 5 AEDs are all older than their recommended lifetime of 10 years. Obtaining replacement parts has also become increasingly difficult and expensive. We’ve selected a new AED model and have started an upgrade program, which we will progress as funds allow. Each new AED costs around €1,300. We’re also examining the possibility of installing AEDs and cabinets at new locations to improve coverage, again as funds allow. Thanks to Joe Byrne for his help with the grant application and as always, thanks to the community for support and fundraising.