A County Waterford volunteer has been shortlisted for a national Irish Red Cross award.
James Eccleston, a member of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch for the past 10 years, has been nominated for First Aid Unit Member of the Year at the organisation’s 2026 National Volunteer Awards.
He currently serves as Deputy First Aid Unit Officer and volunteers regularly to provide first aid cover and support branch activities in the local community.
James also helps ensure the branch’s emergency vehicles are roadworthy, clean, organised and ready for use.
He supports newer volunteers and is involved in fundraising, recruitment and efforts to strengthen the first aid unit’s presence in the community.
Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, congratulated James and the other shortlisted volunteers.
‘Volunteers are the beating heart of the Irish Red Cross,’ she said.
‘They give exceptional service to their communities and truly are inspirational.’
James will attend the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards ceremony at Croke Park on Saturday, November 28th, where this year’s winners will be announced.
