Irish Red Cross

We provide humanitarian support and community services to the most vulnerable at home and abroad. Registered Charity Number - 20005184, CHY3950.

[IFRC @ifrc]

Primary healthcare, mental health support and chronic disease management are now urgent needs following the earthquakes in Venezuela.

The @IFRC Emergency Appeal will help the Venezuelan Red Cross @cruzrojave provide critical health services and support recovery.👉https://t.co/32F72ZH8vL

[Charlie Flanagan @CharlieFlanagan]

David Andrews was actively engaged in public service all his adult life. Among his many roles was Chair of the Irish Red Cross @irishredcross @icrc Condolences to family & friends. May he rest in everlasting peace. https://t.co/plonvhmULl

[Irish Red Cross @irishredcross]

We warmly welcome this announcement from Minister @HMcEntee and Minister of State @nealerichmond confirming €1 million in funding to the @ifrc for humanitarian relief following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

This vital support will help Red Cross teams deliver urgent, life‑saving assistance on the ground.

Learn more about the response here: https://t.co/Kj4G3l5w7N

[Irish Aid @Irish_Aid]

Ireland will provide €1 million to help provide medical aid and other relief to survivors of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Minister @HMcEntee and Minister @nealerichmond have announced.

Read more 👉https://t.co/mkf6xmDDnZ

[ICRC @ICRC]

📍 Venezuela | Search and rescue efforts continue around the clock. We are supporting our partners from the Venezuelan Red Cross to provide life-saving assistance to people in need, especially in La Guaira, where humanitarian needs remain immense.

Valerie Aubert, ICRC head of delegation in Venezuela and the Caribbean (@CICR_ve), shares 👇🏽

[IFRC @ifrc]

When Henry Dunant saw the battlefields of Solferino on June 24th, 1859, the idea of the Red Cross was born.

Together, and all across the world, Let's keep paving a path of humanity.

Let’s keep the flame burning.

Happy Solferino 2026!

[Irish Red Cross @irishredcross]

Three months on from the escalation of hostilities in the #MiddleEast, silent crises are deepening across the region. Millions of people continue to face displacement, damaged healthcare systems and increasing barriers to essential services.

Learn more about what’s happening now and how Red Cross and Red Crescent teams are responding: https://t.co/zcTcNt5KyR

[Irish Red Cross @irishredcross]

Proud to be one of 16 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies supporting lifesaving care at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, delivering critical treatment to thousands of people in Gaza when it is needed most.

[IFRC @ifrc]

"You're one bullet away from becoming the patient that you are treating yourself."

At the @icrc Rafah Field Hospital, local staff continue to care for others while living through the same conflict and losses affecting their communities. Some have lost loved ones. Some have lost their homes. One nurse finished her shift only to return hours later as a patient after an air strike killed her 4-year-old child.

Despite unimaginable hardship, they show up every day with extraordinary compassion and commitment.

Humanitarian workers are not immune to war. They are part of the communities they serve.

📽️ @roteskreuz_de

[ICRC Ukraine @ICRC_ua]

On Father's Day, we remember fathers who continue searching for their sons, holding onto hope & waiting for when they can be together again.

Pavlo is one of them. He is waiting for his son - who recently became a father for the third time - to return home and meet his newborn.

[ICRC @ICRC]

For those forced to flee, safety is more than reaching a destination. It is the chance to rebuild, to belong, and to live with dignity.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we stand with refugees everywhere and remember that every person deserves not only protection, but also the opportunity to turn hope into a future.

This is 'The shelter that shone in the distance' by the poet, spoken word artist and documentary filmmaker, Mamuch Bey.

Read more in the ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy blog 👉🏽 https://t.co/XE9NKnThrZ

[Irish Red Cross - Tralee @RedCrossTralee]

It was a wonderful day for @irishredcross #Tralee unit at the @HalfontheHead (Kerryhead Half Marathon) today. Elaine & Jason were snapped in the sunshine & the views of the wild Atlantic was spectacular. Congratulations to all & thank you to our crew for their voluntary work. 👏

[Irish Red Cross - Tralee @RedCrossTralee]

Our June #throwbacktuesday photo goes back to the 1970's. It's a copy of the @irishredcross First Aid Manual and folks, things have changed a lot from way back then. Four types of Artificial Respiration taught to our #Volunteers back then. Let us know if you remember learning any

[Irish Red Cross - Tralee @RedCrossTralee]

It's been a long day for our crew from the @irishredcross Tralee Unit who were providing a First Aid&Ambulance service at the @TheDingleWay today in West Kerry. Maureen & Ann sent us this lovely selfie while enjoying the fabulous scenery that #Kerry has to offer. Thanks to all 👏

[Irish Red Cross Cork @corkredcross]

A massive well done to all that took part in the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon and a big thanks to all the volunteers that were out along the way. Great interagency work today with the Irish Red Cross Cork City.
#irishredcross #corkredcross #cork #wearecork #marathon #running

[ICRC @ICRC]

📍Tyre, southern Lebanon | A worsening humanitarian situation as intensified strikes force evacuations from densely populated areas.

Families are displaced again, carrying exhaustion, loss, and uncertainty, while civilian infrastructure continues to bear the heaviest impact.

Simon Schorno, ICRC's head of subdelegation in Tyre @ICRC_lb, shares 👇🏽

[IFRC @ifrc]

We are losing colleagues who are committed to serving humanity.

IFRC spokesperson @TDellaLonga, together with the Lebanese Red Cross, shared with @UNGeneva the stories of Youssef Assaf and Hassan Badawi, two @RedCrossLebanon volunteers killed in the line of duty.

[Irish Red Cross @irishredcross]

☀️ Enjoy the sunshine — but don’t forget to look after yourself! ☀️

With the beautiful sunny weather this week, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and make the most of it. But warmer days also mean it’s extra important to protect your health and wellbeing. 🌿

💧 Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day
🧴 Use SPF – protect your skin, even when it’s cloudy
🧢 Cover up – hats, sunglasses, and light clothing can make a big difference
🌳 Seek shade – especially during peak sun hours
⏰ Take breaks – listen to your body and avoid overheating

✨ Take a moment to look through our top tips for staying safe in the heat and keep yourself feeling your best all week long.

📌 Don’t forget to save this post and share it with friends and family — a little reminder can go a long way!

[Irish Red Cross - Tralee @RedCrossTralee]

It was a pitchside view for some of the @irishredcross #Tralee volunteers at the @KerryFC V @BrayWanderers game this evening. Thanks to all the crew on this National Volunteering Week #NVWIreland for all the time and talents you give our community 👏

[ICRC @ICRC]

📍Gaza | The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah was designed to last a maximum of 12 months. It has now been operating for two years, facilitating more than 11,300 surgeries, 250,000 consultations, and many other life-saving healthcare procedures.

New media footage to download 👉🏼https://t.co/Yvla4yreBv

[Irish Red Cross @irishredcross]

Collaboration in Action: IE 🤝UA

On Friday, our colleagues from Irish Red Cross, alongside the @IrlEmbUkraine, spent the day in Zhytomyr to see firsthand the incredible work being done by @RedCrossUkraine staff and volunteers on the ground.

During a crisis, physical aid like food and shelter is only one part of the recovery. The invisible wounds of conflict—prolonged stress, anxiety, and trauma—can devastate individuals, families, and entire communities if left unaddressed.

That is why Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is so critical. It provides the psychological first aid needed to help people process trauma, build resilience, and begin the long process of emotional healing. ❤️‍🩹

In Zhytomyr, local #RedCross teams are working tirelessly to deliver these exact lifelines.
Our thanks go to @Irish_Aid, whose vital funding makes our collaborative work possible.

[ICRC Ukraine @ICRC_ua]

🏥 Hospitals in Kharkiv Region regularly receive large numbers of casualties.

We are supporting a hospital in the southeastern part of the region, through building restoration.

This improves conditions for patients & medical staff & strengthens infection control measures.