FIGHTING COVID-19
“We are incredibly grateful to Charlie and Jim for their donation, which has been put to good use in our on-going efforts to protect our staff and patients.”
‘TheRotunda’
Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital is a very unique institution in that it has provided an unbroken record of service to women and babies (lots of babies!) since its foundation by surgeon and man-midwife Bartholomew Mosse in 1745. It has occupied its present site on Parnell Street since 1757.
the PPE package was soon winging its way to Dublin’s Parnell Street. “Unlike England, we never reached the situation of running out of PPE, but there was most definitely a real strain on PPE supplies,” explained Yoichi. “There are three maternity hospitals in Dublin, and we’ve all been helping one another, sharing PPE. We are incredibly grateful to Charlie and Jim for their donation, which has been put to good use in our on-going efforts to protect our staff and patients. Some of the PPE, like the gloves, was particularly suited to use by the tradesmen who also conduct work vital to the running of a hospital.” Heating Engineer Supplies and Carraig Tools are just two examples of how good people respond in times of crisis. “They stepped up and offered to help,
and for that we will always be thankful,” added Yoichi. “At the Rotunda we have seen many examples of the good in people. From Charlie, Jim, Karen and her parents, to the doctor who had a baby here and returned with a couple of boxes of PPE masks. Another midwife organised plastic frames for visors, Nokia Ireland offered practical help, and people even knit little attachment loops so the masks could fit more snugly on people with smaller heads.” Martin and Marie Behan were pretty confident they would have a receptive audience when they picked up the phone to ring Charlie O’Neill. They were good judges of character. “In fairness to the lads [Charlie and Jim] it was all down to them,” said Martin. “What they did is very much appreciated by our family. Thanks lads!”
Heating Engineers Supplies Ltd, Main Street, Patrickswell, County Limerick T: +353 (0)61 576 041 E: charlie@heatingengineersupplies.ie www.heatingengineersupplies.ie
Carraig Tools Ltd, Sunmount Cottage, Military Road, Cork E: info@carraigtools.ie www.carraigtools.ie
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