Dr Gleeson, cancer gynaecologist, and her team were outstanding. She went out of her way to put my mind at ease and she personally contacted me by phone.

1) Mr Eadhbhard Mulligan, FRCSI 2)Dr Jain, Cons Anaesthetist 3) S)N Catherine McNally, Pre-Surgery Assessment Unit 4) Staff on Surgical ward.

Carmel in the radiology department. Thank you so much for the kindness you showed my dad. You are a complete professional and as my Dad said on the day, you are made for the job.

Nurses are very kind, especially Ashling in south fourth floor.

Dr Barry Kelleher, an absolute gentleman, a brilliant doctor who works in a very professional manner with the human touch. Explains what he is doing before and after your procedure and shows a genuine care for his patients.

Aidan in X-ray.

The nurses. I don't how they are managing in this chaos!

The nurses in A&E, particularly a Romanian nurse whose name I have forgotten, were very kind and caring.

The nursing staff in the oncology day ward were always very kind and attentive.

Kitchen staff amazing.

Professor Flynn and his team of doctors. Also the nursing and care staff on Lane ward. Outstanding care received.

Nurse Una on St Catherine's ward...an angel...so compassionate...she delivered my poor dead baby...made me and my partner feel so at peace...she was so, so kind...Will never forget her.

MAU outstanding. Medical staff and the housekeeping staff.

1) Pre-Surgical Assessment Unit; S/N Catherine McNally. 2)Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Jain 3)Surgical Ward; S/N Claire (day time) 4) S/N Linda (night duty).

Nurse Una in gynae ward and theatre nurse Siobhan, looked after me so so well under very difficult circumstances. Both nurses have the most wonderful bedside manner. Dr O’ Donnell, a real gentleman, and gave us hope in very sad circumstances.

ED doctor who treated me was fist class. She explained in a clear and honest manner to keep me calm and made me feel confident in her ability. All staff in the ED were rushed off their feet and I do not know how they can continue.

Dr John Slevin was outstanding. We received antenatal care second to none and he delivered our baby safely into this world. We are so so fortunate to have such an excellent consultant in the Mid West. He was so kind to us and a genius in his field. I had to have a section, it was definitely the safest mode of delivery for our baby given my medical history. The anaesthetist was brilliant, he reassured us throughout the procedure and no problems getting the spinal in. He was calm and again excellent in his field. The midwives in theatre were fantastic. They ensured once baby check was completed we got to kiss and cuddle our baby and they were a great help with skin to skin and got us started on our breastfeeding journey. Everyone was so kind, so helpful and genuinely there to help us and make our special time extra special. The porters, kitchen staff, security - all had a kind word to say. On the post natal ward we received excellent care even though the place was so busy. The midwives and health assistants were just so good to us. Helen the lactation was great support and so knowledgeable in her field. We will be forever grateful to the staff at UMHL for caring for us. These people do an amazing job.

Dr Ger Hosny, Nurse Orla Lenihan and all the staff of MAU, all were 100%. Drs Thomas Gumbrielle, Peter Walsh, Prof. Ross Morgan and Justine Cahill were all so professional in a very caring and sincere manner.

Sonja, she was the midwife who stayed with me all day of delivery. I started active labour around 4am and didn’t give birth until 8pm. She was amazing throughout the day and very helpful and understanding. She was finishing her shift as I was about to deliver and she stayed a bit longer to be there for the baby's actual delivery. She’s been amazing and I can’t praise her enough.

Our midwife Debbie was amazing. Couldn't recommend her enough.

The first midwife Rebecca was so nice and helped calm me down. Emma (Australian) who delivered our wee boy was amazing. Seriously, love her! Midwife on the ward Colette, she is so kind and caring. She looked after me on my first born and then on my second. She really did go above and beyond.

Nuclear medicine, Catherine and Laura made me very welcome.

The nurses in the Emergency Department, specifically Emma, Orla, Aideen, Emma F and Rahul. The CNMs Maggie, Sarah and Denise, and ED doctor Ali. The admitting medical doctor Gerry, the agency nurse covering the overflow beds on the day ward, I can’t remember his name, but he was from Italy.

My midwives Mags, Maura and Carmel were amazing and so professional.

Outstanding care received from Dr John Slevin, he was my OBGYN. Had a gentle delivery and hubby cut the cord, Dr Slevin photobombed us too lol. Amazing obstetrician with a wealth of knowledge. I have no doubt I will be returning to his private rooms.

Everyone involved, from the front desk through ever department, for their professional, courteous and friendly care, always delivered with a warm smile. I would particularly like to thank Mr David Cogley for his excellent work.

Burns Unit - the care, treatment and dignity I received was above and beyond the call of duty. Abel, not sure if I spelt his name right, constantly informed me what was happening and more importantly built up a rapport that added to the healing process. Learnt more off him about my condition and progress in simple lay man terms that was easy to comprehend considering the medication I was on. Strict but kind and you knew he cared. Encouragement when you needed it and banter to persuade you. A real professional even though I think he was only an aide or trainee nurse.

Midwife Helen Kelly on St Catherine's ward. She advocated for me when some staff were ignoring my pain and did not assist me.

All staff. Mile buiochas. Maire.

I would like to mention the staff in the emergency department in the Mercy - all very professional but especially Dr Tom Gleeson who looked after my mother. He was very attentive and kind to her and explained everything to her that was happening. He made her visit to the department an easier experience. We both really appreciated his dedication and relaxed manner.