Two Donegal doctors who volunteer with CRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity, have been honoured at the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards 2026. Dr Gerry Lane and Dr Jack Collins were joint winners of the Blue Light Unsung Hero Award.

Road traffic collisions accounted for more than half of all trauma callouts attended by CRITICAL’s volunteers during the first six months of 2026, as the charity urged motorists to take extra care ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend.

CRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity, has been shortlisted in three categories at the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards 2026. The awards honour members of the emergency services across the