Carlow Gardaí praised for 'quick thinking' to help unconscious woman in Carlow Town

Carlow Gardaí have been praised for their quick thinking in aiding an unconscious woman in Hadden's Carpark in Carlow Town.

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The post that was shared on the An Garda Síochána Carlow Facebook Page:

"On Sunday, 4th August 2024 at 2:30am, Gardaí attended a report of a female unconscious in Haddens Carpark, Carlow.

It was evident that the female was unresponsive and not breathing.

Garda Tommy O Loughlin, Carlow immediately left and brought a defibrillator to the scene while S/Garda Matthew Forrest, Carlow commenced CPR on the female.

Garda O Loughlin and S/Garda Forrest continued CPR and liaised with the emergency services over the phone for eight minutes until the Ambulance arrived on scene.

The female had commenced breathing upon arrival of the Ambulance, but was still in great difficulty.

Ambulance Paramedics stabilised the female and she was brought to St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny where she was expected to make a full recovery.

Superintendent Anthony Farrell praised both Garda Tommy O Loughlin and Student Garda Matthew Forrest for their quick selfless thinking in helping another person experiencing a serious medical episode. I am delighted our front line uniform service were there and could help. Their intervention and efforts made a real difference when paramedics in the Ambulance service arrived. I am happy to have since spoken to Chantel and her Mum Stephanie. Chantel was since released from hospital and thankfully hopes to make a full recovery."

The full Facebook post by the Gardaí can be found by following the link HERE or by following the post below this article.