Day: December 24, 2024

Eily’s Report – 24th December

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

Aaah we’ve reached another milestone. Christmas 2024. And looking back we have a lot to be thankful for.  We  were given the wherewith to cope with whatever  stumbling blocks we met along the way in the past year and  look forward to more of the same until Christmas comes around again. Christmas can be many things to many people.  A Season of giving and remembering and looking back and taking stock of how we’re doing. Each one of us doing it our way depending on our circumstances and our attitude. It’s great to see the shops full of people searching for the last few things before they close. People meeting people and wishing one another the compliments of the season. Children all agog about what Santa will bring and good people such as St.V de Paul volunteers making the last minute effort to make sure that those in need are cared for. Our Community Council have much to celebrate this Christmas. Their combined effort made it possible for two families to move into the two apartments at the old cinema at the West End. The members put their shoulders to the wheel to put the final touches at the last minute on Saturday just before the new residents moved in. All the requirements, furniture, bedding etc. were bought from the local stores   while others donated good quality bits and pieces. It gives us all a good gut feeling, especially in this Holy Festive Season to think that up to eight people are now enjoying our hospitality  and will add much to the everyday life of our community  from now on.

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Wonderfully Uplifting Christmas 2024 Message from Millstreet Community Hospital

Christmas in Millstreet Community Hospital is about sharing the joy and spirit of Christmas with the whole community, that’s why we were delighted to be a part of many community events that took place over the past year.

Extending a heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers and organisations who helped us to make it possible.

A special word of thanks to Sharon Lane Parish office and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. who helped us ensure the spiritual needs of the residents were met.

Huge thanks and appreciation to the Friends of Millstreet Community Hospital in particular Mary Fitzgerald and Lena Kelleher who ensure our residents comforts are met by continuous fund raising.

The Parents Association Millstreet who have been an invaluable resource to us and form a great link to the community. They organised trick treating and entertainment throughout the year. We are truly grateful for this.

The Eucharist Ministers, Mary Dennehy and Edel Fraser, who bring Communion to the residents weekly. Thank you.

Millstreet Comhaltas Group, in particular Marie Casey and Caroline Lehane have entertained our residents throughout the year lifting their spirits and filling our day room with fun and laughter. Your effort is hugely appreciated.

The Vintage Club have visited to coincide with the switching on of the Christmas lights and it was a real highlight this year to see the cars drive up the avenue  twinkling decorated beautifully. The residents loved it. We also thank them for their generous contribution through fund raising.

Huge thanks to Gillian Gilbourne in Millstreet Library for welcoming some of our residents to the weekly Knit and Natter group and for all her support throughout the year. Our residents look forward to the monthly delivery of books.

We would like to thank Martina Duggan for her time spent in carefully choosing soft furnishings for the new build. You did an outstanding job which has been admired by many.

Many thanks to all the local businesses for their support throughout the year, Centra West End, SuperValu, Colemans and McCauls.

The members of Red Cross who volunteer their service to the residents. The therapeutic hand massage is a highlight each week for the residents.

Carriganima Community Group for fundraising and use of the community bus for resident’s outings. This service is priceless and gives the residents something to look forward to.

Michelle O’Keeffe for visiting the residents with her dog ‘Millie’. Millie, with her gentle nature has become a firm favourite with the residents.

This year we formed a new link with the Men’s Shed. They made a beautiful Outdoor Crib for the hospital, for this we thank ye. A special word of thanks to Jerry O’Sullivan, Cullen, who put so much work into it. It is truly beautiful and has made our residents extremely happy.

Noreen Dennehy and the Community singers visited us recently where they performed many Christmas carols. It was truly beautiful and touched the hearts of both the staff and the residents. We look forward to welcoming them again in the New Year.

 Seán Radley has also contributed in many ways to the hospital over the past year. He helped us to create a gallery of photos of Millstreet through the years for the new hospital. His willingness to help at short notice on many occasions is much appreciated.

 Finally,  we would like to thank Siobhán O’Leary, sixth class teacher, the Girls school, who visited with her students and entertained us. They played, sang and danced. The work and effort that went into this is hugely appreciated. An extremely talented teacher and group of girls.

We sincerely hope we haven’t forgotten anyone.

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Best wishes for 2025.

 From:  Geraldine, Maureen and all the Staff of Millstreet Community Hospital. [read more …] “Wonderfully Uplifting Christmas 2024 Message from Millstreet Community Hospital”