Potentially life-saving defibrillator equipment has been donated to a Co Antrim camogie club in memory of one of its former youth players
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Speaking at the installation of the defibrillator at the club's playing fields in the heart of Carnlough village, Maggie’s mum Sheenagh said: "We are so grateful for Belfast City Airport donating this defibrillator in Maggie’s memory and helping keep her name and spirit alive. Compelled by the passing of their daughter, Maggie’s parents launched a petition, Maggie’s Call, which called for the fire service to also be automatically dispatched alongside the ambulance service to emergency medical calls in rural areas.
The airport's Director of Corporate Services, Michelle Hatfield, said: "It is a true privilege and pleasure to be able to donate this potentially life-saving defibrillator to St John’s Camogie Club in memory of ‘Wee Maggie’ as she was affectionately known to all around her. "Community is at the heart of everything we do at Belfast City Airport so hearing how the whole village of Carnlough came together in a time of need, including one of our very own employees, and how it has supported each other ever since, inspired us to explore ways the Airport could help too.
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