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Oldest Resident celebrates birthday
There was much excitement at Portumna Retirement Village on the 5th November when the nursing home's oldest resident Kathleen O'Brien celebrated...
HIQA publishes Annual Report
Portumna Retirement Village acknowledges the publication on 3rd July of HIQA’s Annual overview report on the regulation of designated centres...
Residents Vote in Referendum
Residents of Portumna Retirement Village got to vote early on the Referrendum on Marriage and the Referendum on the Age of President. Residents ...
Think Ahead
Nursing Staff from Portumna Retirement Village attended a presentation on Think Ahead, a tool devised to assist people in discussing and recording...
Rose of Tralee Visits Portumna
There was tremendous excitement at Portumna Retirement Village on Tuesday 3rd March when Maria Walsh, the current International Rose of...
Rockin' and Rollin' at Christmas
All residents and their families entered into the Christmas spirit and enjoyed a fabulous night's entertainment at the Christmas Party....
Portumna Hurlers Visit
All Ireland Hurling Club Champions Portumna visited Portumna Retirement Village this week much to the excitement of the residents and staff. many...
Still Going Strong at 103!
Still going strong and loving life!
Kathleen O’Brien of Whitegate, Co Clare celebrated her 103rd birthday on 5th November 2014. Kathleen is...
Survey highlights crisis in older person care that must be priority for Minister for Health
The extent of care crisis in older person care because of inordinate delays in Nursing Home Support Scheme...
More than 200 gerontological care opportunities for nurses in the private & voluntary nursing homes sector
More than 200 nursing opportunities exist within the gerontological care sector and the number is expected to grow in the next six to 12 months, a...