Donate to ICRO

The Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO), is a national voluntary body and registered charity (No. CHY 10736 / Registered Charity Number: 20027858) which co-ordinates and manages cave rescue operations in Ireland. It is funded by the Irish Coast Guard in the Republic of Ireland and Sports Northern Ireland in the north and works in co-operation with An Garda Siochana and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) It comprises active cavers throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland – a core group of 50 members and a larger general group of about 200 – who can be called upon in the event of accidents in caves, potholes and abandoned mines. Whether people or animals, day or night, ICRO personnel are there to help.

ICRO is a specialist organisation – its training and skills are the best in the country for dealing with underground incidents, but it also uses these skills for more, annually providing medical assistance and first aid for the Clare Burren Marathon and on Croagh Patrick each Reek Sunday. Farmers can also contact ICRO if their livestock have fallen into a pothole on their land. ICRO’s volunteers are selfless in their motivation but specialists in their field and are always on standby.

There is no organisation in the country that hasn’t been affected by the recession and in ICRO’s case, its 2011 funding was reduced by €12,000. Since then despite the economy doing well, the funding has remained at the same level. While challenging, this has has not deterred the organisation and despite the funding cuts, it continues to provide an expert emergency rescue service. But such a service needs to be maintained and that is where your help comes in.

Your fundraising support will enable ICRO to purchase essential rescue items such as: First Aid supplies; specialised communications equipment essential for cave rescue; vertical rope rescue equipment; stretcher and casualty protection items; helmets and lights. Funding is also essential to provide First Aid and communications courses and other skills training throughout the year; and to maintain its two cave rescue stores in counties Clare and Fermanagh.

To make a donation via PayPal, simply use the button below to be taken to their secure page. A receipt will be issued by PayPal for your donation. You can use your existing paypal account, but you don’t need one – they will also accept payments via bank transfer or via any major credit or debit card.

If an individual makes a donation of over €250 in the year, the charity or approved body can claim a refund of tax paid on that donation by the donor. Please contact treasurer@icro.ie or nitreasurer@icro.ie for Northern Irish based donations.

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