Massive Congratulations to Orla Power for completing a half marathon row from Monkstown to Cork City on Saturday 3rd of June 2023 and for achieving first prize within her category, by being the first woman in a sit-on-top kayak to cross the finish line. This is an amazing achievement.
Category - Stories
Once again, we are saying a massive thank you to the McCann Family and work colleagues for their amazing generosity to the patients in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) for adults and children. Yesterday they arrived to the NRH to deliver some toys, selection boxes and football...
“On the 15th of April 27 members of the IrishPol batt consisting of 24 Irish soldiers from the 119 INF BN and 3 Polish colleagues took part in the grueling 4x4x48 created by David goggins. We started our first run at 2000hrs on the 15th full of energy, spirits were high but as the hours went...
The Role Of Irish Family Caregivers Please find below details of a study which was funded by the NRH Foundation through the NRH Foundation Grant Scheme. Alison McCann is a Senior Occupational Therapist in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH). Through her work in the NRH, Alison...
‘When a hobby is more than just fun’ The NRH Therapeutic Recreational Service continues to improve mental health and physical well-being of patients. Stuart McKeever, NRH Recreational Therapist, takes us through the importance of Recreational Therapy in the NRH. The NRH Foundation...
In dunnhumby Ireland we have held a number of fundraisers in recent years in support of the NRH. Whether it is an office bake sale, a Mini Marathon or a 1000 Mile Challenge, we are passionate about supporting the NRH. The efforts made by the NRH each day have an incredible impact on the lives of...
Disney half marathon in memory of past patient Carmel Ronan. “Our mother Carmel passed away in May after a fight with both cancer and a stroke. Carmel’s stroke was severe. However, thanks to the hard work and commitment of those in the National Rehabilitation Hospital...
My name is Sharon, I am a Senior Occupational Therapist working in the Paediatric Programme in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH). I also work in the Assistive Technology Clinic and the Discharge Liaison Occupational Therapy service. As part of my work in the Paediatric Programme I work...
John Lynch NRH Physiotherapist taking part in wheelchair basketball in the new state of the art NRH Sports Facility (which was fully equipped thanks to donors and fundraisers) during the Spinal Championship Games. A Day in the Life of a NRH Physiotherapist: this is John’s Story: I’m a senior...
“On the 23rd of July 1998, just four days after my 19th birthday, it was just another Thursday at work as an apprentice carpenter, or so I thought….little did I know, in the blink of an eye, my life would be turned upside down and changed forever. Shortly after lunchtime, as I was...
“My name is Gemma Willis and this is me… On 5th of August 2015 myself and my mum had a bad car accident. I stayed 9 months in the Mater Hospital where I had 14 operations. I have a shunt going from my brain to my heart.Fractured C2 in my neck.Metal plate under my eye.Burst bowel.Lost my...
“At KLA Ireland, we host a fundraising activity every year. In 2019 we chose the NRH as it was close to our hearts. When discussing the NRH as a charity we realised how many people in the company have had a family member or friend who has been with the NRH and rehabilitated with...