Saluting our heroes in Connolly Hospital

Connolly Hospital has saluted and celebrated seven heroes, people and teams who are making a difference and helping colleagues and patients in these challenging times.


Marie Murray, Director of Operations

Hero of the Day – 12th of June

Marie Murray, Director of Operations

Marie dedication and commitment knows no bounds. Nothing is ever too challenging and she completes her work with a smile.


Bernie Love – Pharmacy Department

Hero of the Day – 2nd of June

Bernie Love – Pharmacy Department

Bernie goes above and beyond at all times. She does her work with a smile and nothing was ever too challenging.


Medical Human Resources Team – Mary McNeill, Catherine Fitzsimons and Teresa Bislin

Hero of the Day – 22nd of May

Medical Human Resources Team – Mary McNeill, Catherine Fitzsimons and Teresa Bislin

Mary, Teresa and Catherine have managed to keep the ever changing medical rosters updated and shifts filled, including recruiting an additional 24 medical staff to support the medical workforce and 28 interns. This has all been done while adapting to new interview methods and with helpful smiles and a positive attitude.


Prof Trevor Duffy Consultant Rheumatologist and Maeve Bradley

Hero of the Day – 15th of May

Prof Trevor Duffy Consultant Rheumatologist    and Maeve Bradley (Lead NCHD)

Prof. Duffy & Dr. Bradley were nominated for going above and beyond at all times. They complete their work with a smile and nothing is ever too challenging.


Connolly Hospital Nursing Teams

Hero of the Day – 12th of May

Connolly Hospital Nursing Teams

Throughout the hospitals, our teams of nursing are supporting patients on their clinical journey and providing support to families as visiting is restricted.


Staff Nurses Rachel Rowe & Amy Martin, Maple Ward

Hero of the Day – 8th of May

Staff Nurses Rachel Rowe & Amy Martin, Maple Ward

These Staff Nurses are solution-focused people. They have demonstrated consistent positive attitudes despite all the ongoing challenges.


Anthony Clarkin – Pharmacy Department

Hero of the Day – 1st of May

Anthony Clarkin – Pharmacy Department

Anthony has been phenomenal since the start of COVID-19. Among many tasks he undertakes preparatory work, ensuring safe and appropriate receipt of pharmaceutical goods as well training up new staff. Anthony is a rock of the department.