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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...
Acute hospital pressures part manifestation of Fair Deal Budget cut
Nursing Homes Ireland today, 29th May, noted with concern the significant increase in pressures being brought to bear upon acute hospitals and...
Fair Deal review to be completed “in coming months”: Minister Lynch
The review of the Fair Deal scheme will be completed “in the coming months”, Minister for Older People Kathleen Lynch has informed Dáil Eireann....
Liam McCarthy Comes to Portumna
There was much excitment at Portumna Retirement Village when All Ireland champions Clare hurlers arrived with the Liam McCarthy Cup. Many...
White Paper on Universal Health Insurance
Nursing Homes Ireland welcomes the publication of the White Paper on Universal Health Insurance and supports the principles of UHI.
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