The Rotary Club of Drogheda's annual memorial tree has been a regular sight in Drogheda over the past number of years, and this year it ran over eight days from Monday the 17th of December right through to Christmas Eve.
The Memorial Tree operated from three locations; the spectacular Christmas tree outside St. Peter's Church on West St, outside Marks and Spencer in the Laurence Centre and at Tesco Extra on the Donore Rd.

"The idea behind the memorial tree is that people can remember loved ones who have passed away by writing a message on a memorial card, and we attached the card to a yellow ribbon on the tree", said Tom Eustace, President of Drogheda Rotary Club. "The person then gave a donation of any amount they choose, and these donations go to three local charities who are doing great work in our town: The 3 Local Charities included:
Drogheda Special Olympics , St. John Ambulance Drogheda Division, and Drogheda Homeless Aid.

On Monday 11th Feb 2013, The 3 organisations were invited to Lunch in the Westcourt Hotel, were all 3 received a cheque from the President of Drogheda Rotary Mr Tom Eustace. The president thanked all the public who donated and helped at the collection, stating that €12000.00 had been raised, Each of the choosen Charities received a donation of €4000.00 each.

Colin Maher Officer in Charge of St John Ambulance in Drogheda, said the Division was delighted to be considered by the Rotary club to benefit from the collection. We would like to Thank Drogheda Rotary Club, The Clubs President Mr Tom Eustace & all their members, the General public who Donated, and of course our own Volunteers who assisted. Drogheda Division provides it services throughout the Town and Northeast Area as well as supporting other Divisions in other areas. The Donation received today will assist us to continue to provide the service we do. 

Adult Course (over 18's)

We are running a Basic First Aid course in the Drogheda Divisions Hq on Tuesday nights, starting on 26th February 2013. It will run for seven weeks beginning at 730pm for approximately two hours. The cost of the course is €100, which includes First Aid manual & First Aid Certificate on successful completion of Examination at end. If you are interested in learning First Aid and want to do the First Aid course please E-Mail your contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or send a private mesage via facebook.

Cadets (11 to 18yrs old).

We are also running a Basic First Aid course in the Drogheda Divisions Hq on Sunday's, starting on 17th February 2013. It will run for seven weeks beginning at 11am for approximately two hours. The cost of the course is €20, which includes First Aid manual & First Aid Certificate on successful completion of Examination at end. If you are interested in learning First Aid and want to join the Cadets, please E-Mail your contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or send a private mesage via facebook.

Sponsors for the year 2013 needed. Would you or your Business be interested in Sponsoring or Making a Donation, towards the work we do in Drogheda and the Northeast Area. Your Donation could help to Insure our Vehicle, Pay for it's fuel, Pay for Emergency Equipment, If you would like to help/support us , please get in touch. St John Ambulance Drogheda is a voluntary organisation, and relies on your help. We receive no goverment funding. All donations greatly excepted,

Please contact us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0868771251 , if you would like to help us.

We would like to thank the People/Businesses of Drogheda and Surrouding areas for there donations throughout 2012.