UL Hospitals Group News

A Day in the Life: Sheena Friel, Clinical Midwifery Manager 2

30 September 2025

A Day in the Life of a Gynaecology Cancer Nurse Specialist

8 September 2025

I was born in Galway, but I’ve lived in Clare most of my life. I now work in Limerick as part of the Gynaecology Oncology team. Outside of work, I’m kept busy by my husband and three-year-old son. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and travelling.

A Day in the Life: Mary Gilligan, Instructor – HSE Mid West Disability Training Services

16 June 2025

In this blog, Mary Gilligan shares what motivates her in her role, the strong team spirit she works within, her hopes for future services, and how she maintains balance in her busy life.

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Limerick’s Integrated Care Chronic Disease Cardiology Service

30 May 2025

A Day in the Life of an Advanced Midwife Practitioner

1 May 2025

I was born in Waterford, but I’ve spent most of my life in Limerick – living, working, and raising two young boys. Like many working mums, I balance a busy home and work life, powered mostly by (decaf!) coffee and Pilates for wellbeing.

A day in the Life of Bernadette Mullins

9 April 2025

My name is Bernadette Mullins, and I am a Senior Health Promotion and Improvement Officer for Cancer Prevention with HSE Mid West.

World Kidney Day and early detection of Kidney Disease

13 March 2025

An estimated 40,000 people in the Mid West are living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and the region is home to one of the busiest kidney programmes in the country. But we must do more, writes Prof Austin Stack, Consultant Nephrologist, University Hospital Limerick, who says the key goal is early detection and intervention through a national screening programme for at-risk groups.

Dr Terry Hennessy appointed as Regional Clinical Lead for Strategy and Development for HSE Mid West

30 January 2025

HSE Mid West is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Terry Hennessy as the Regional Clinical Lead for Strategy and Development of health services in the region.

Research finds significant benefits for older patients who receive comprehensive geriatric assessment in ED

30 January 2025

Op-Ed: Be Well In Winter

16 December 2024

Staying active and healthy with a respiratory condition during the winter months