Lifesaving defibrillator donated in memory of Bellaghy men

By Staff reporter
Published 23rd Apr 2025, 18:33 GMT
Mary Mawhinney pictured with the defibrillator which was erected in memory of her late husband and son.placeholder image
Mary Mawhinney pictured with the defibrillator which was erected in memory of her late husband and son.

The lifesaving device 'will play a crucial role in the community' and help locals be better prepared for emergencies

Bellaghy Classic Cars and Vintage Club are delighted to have donated to and been involved in the installation of a defibrillator at Bulrush Peat Company, Newferry Road, Bellaghy.

This would not have been possible without the idea from Mary Mawhinney in memory of her late husband Barney and son Declan.placeholder image
This would not have been possible without the idea from Mary Mawhinney in memory of her late husband Barney and son Declan.

ABOVE: Mary pictured with family members who were there to see the installation of the defibrillator.

A spokesperson for the club said: “Thank you to all who donated at our Vintage Rally, to Mary herself for her donation and purchase of the defibrillator, to Bulrush Horticultural for providing the electricity supply and to all who were involved in the installation and providing their offices for the defibrillator training, to MM Graphics for the remembrance plaque and to Tom from EMS Services and Training Limited for providing the defibrillator training to a group of 30 people.placeholder image
A spokesperson for the club said: “Thank you to all who donated at our Vintage Rally, to Mary herself for her donation and purchase of the defibrillator, to Bulrush Horticultural for providing the electricity supply and to all who were involved in the installation and providing their offices for the defibrillator training, to MM Graphics for the remembrance plaque and to Tom from EMS Services and Training Limited for providing the defibrillator training to a group of 30 people.

ABOVE: Mary pictured with members of Bellaghy Classic Cars and Vintage Club. 

“The defibrillator has already been used once to aid a member of the community since its installation.

“This lifesaving device will play a crucial role in our community and help us be better prepared for emergencies.”

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