Message in a Bottle is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their basic personal and medical details in a common place, where, in cases of emergency, the Emergency teams can easily access them. The information required is very basic but necessary. The Personal information Form is self- explanatory; however you may like to ask a relative, friend, neighbour or carer to assist in completing the form.

How does it work?

You are given a bottle ( a Plastic Container) complete with personal information form and three self-adhesive green crosses. In the event of an accident or incident within the home, the first responder/emergency services on the scene will be alerted to the bottle by the label on the door. The bottle can then be located by the attending service. 

Who will benefit from Message in a bottle?

Older people, people not in good health, people living alone, people having life threatening conditions/allergies, people with disabilities, Paramedics, Gardai, Fire-fighters, Hospital Accident and Emergency, Social Services.

What you must do:

1. Complete all sections of the personal information form
2. Put the completed form into the bottle 
3. Attach one self-adhesive green cross onto the outside on the refrigerator door Attach one green cross inside your front door. 
4. Attach one green cross inside your back doorAll green crosses should be clearly visible to the emergency services entering your home. 
   A few minutes delay in emergency services finding your home could make the difference between life and death.  Give the emergency services a fighting chance to help you.
   Ensure that your house number or name can be clearly seen from the road.
   Ensure your Postal Code is given when calling Emergency Services.

Where can you get one ?

Tullamore:

Boots, Church St

Clonminch Pharmacy

Dolans Bridge Centre

Dolans,  William St

Haven, Patrick’s Street

McCormacks , Kilbrggan Bridge

O’Donovans, Ardan Rd

Quirkes, High Street

Rose Finley, Main street

Stratus Healthcare, Church View

Tullys, Harbour St




Clara – Pettit’s

Clara – McManus

Kilbeggan – Cooney’s

Kilcormack   – Martyns

Ferbane – Justin Daly

Daingean – Ryans