Newtownmountkennedy is equipped with several Public Access Defibrillators, which are critical life-saving tools for the community. In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts; using a defibrillator within the first 3–5 minutes can increase a person’s survival rate from less than 10% to over 70%.
Designed for Everyone: You do not need medical training to use one. These Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) provide clear, step-by-step voice prompts that guide you through the entire process.
Safety: The machine automatically analyses the patient’s heart rhythm and will only deliver a shock if it is medically necessary. You cannot accidentally shock someone who does not need it.
Externally located Defibrillators – Available 24 / 7
1, Outside of North Wicklow Medical, Main Street, A63 HH34
2. Outside of Roma Takeaway, Main Street, A63 C897
3. Bottom of Killadreenan Close, Side wall of 1A Killadreenan, A63 WN30
Housing Estate located Defibrillators – Available 24 / 7
5. Season Park, Outside of 69 Season Park, A63 D792
6. Wicklow Hills, Outside of 62 Monalin, A63 XA02
7. Merepark – address to be confirmed
Internally located Defibrillators
8. Dunnes Stores, A63 HC78 – Available Monday-Sunday, 9am-7pm
9. Community Centre, A63 H642 – Available Monday-Friday, 8am-9pm
10. Newtown Medical Practice, A63 HD58 – Available Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm and 2.30pm-5pm
…..HSE Primary Care, A63 HD58 – Available Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
11. Newtown Primary School (Junior School), A63 PY99 – Available Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
12. Newtown Primary School (Senior School), A63 FP75 – Available Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
13. Newtown Primary School (St Joseph’s), A63 YW86 – Available Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
14. Portobello Lobby, Newtown Business & Enterprise Centre, A63 HH95 – Available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
15. Matt Kelly Community Grounds, A63 N2W5 – Available during matches / training
16. GAA Pitch, A63 EK10 – Available during matches / training
How to Use One (The 4-Step Guide)
1. Call 999/112: Confirm the emergency and get professional help on the way.
2. Start CPR: Have someone perform chest compressions while another person retrieves the AED.
3. Turn it On: Open the AED and press the power button. Follow the voice instructions immediately.
4. Attach Pads: Peel the pads and stick them to the patient’s bare chest as shown on the device.
Do not stop CPR until the machine tells you to “Stand Clear.”