Nurse dedicates 50 years of her life to Daisy Hill Hospital

: Columba O'Hare; Category: News; Published: 06 January 2022

A Nurse at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry has clocked up an incredible 50 years of service and managed to help out on every ward during that time.

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Staff Nurse Maureen Murtagh started her nurse training at Daisy Hill way back in 1972.

Once qualified, she took up a post with Daisy Hill Theatres/Recovery where she has stayed ever since and is now the longest serving member of the team.

Throughout her career, Maureen has also helped out on every ward in the hospital from maternity, medical, surgical, paediatrics and the Emergency Department.

Thanking Maureen for her years of dedication, Acting Ward Manager Pamela Fitzpatrick said: “Maureen is a valuable member of our team, an inspiration to all of our staff, her professionalism is exemplarily and we all aspire to her standards. We are lucky to call her our colleague and friend.”

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Nicola Keenan · 3 years ago
Congratulations Maureen, you were always so kind to be in recovery and on the ward. A genuine, caring nurse x
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Helen McGrath · 4 years ago
Had the pleasure of working with Maureen in theatre on night duty. Such a great caring nurse. Congratulations on your retirement Maureen
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Maureen · 4 years ago
What fabulous dedication. Congratulations Maureen. The NHS are lucky to have you xxxx Truly a wonderful nurse.
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Angela mercieca · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen. A fantastic Nurse. What an achievement x
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Orlaigh Marmion · 4 years ago
Congratulations maureen on your retirement an absolute lady!
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Aine Woods · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen on your retirement a fantastic nurse always so caring to the patients and very supportive to your work colleagues. It was a pleasure working with you on night duty in delivery suite always loved seeing your face will miss you. Xxx
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Gerard Gtant · 4 years ago
Congratulations big sister. What an accomplishment! We are so proud of you. Love from New York. Gerard, Rita, Ryan & Barry.
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Pauline Quinn · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen on your retirement.
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Lyndsey Hughes · 4 years ago
What an achievement ? congratulations Maureen, a lady and a pleasure knowing you x
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Bernie Trainor · 4 years ago
Maureen is a lady. Congratulations on your 50 years achievement. I loved working with you on Surgical on night duty
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Maggie Brady · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen on all your work and service to Daisy Hill
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Connie Connolly · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen- you were always a pleasure to work with! Loved seeing you coming in the days when theatre staff came out to help ?
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Ethan · 4 years ago
Well done Nanny. We are so proud of u xx
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Ann Smyth · 4 years ago
What a great achievement Maureen. I learned so much from Maureen when I came to Daisy Hill first especially on night duty when there were only three staff on the nightshift in theatres. Great nurse and great craic to work with.
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Elizabeth Ragoút · 4 years ago
Congratulations Nurse Maureen ,I was born in Daisy Hill in 1942 ,was last a patient there in196O when Mr.Henry did an mastoid operating on my right ear .Well before your time.My maiden name is McEvoy...and I hailed from Bessbrook...all best wishes for your retirement.
If you are anything like me you will be back voluntary after a few months.I qualified as a psychiatric nurse in London In 1964.Blessing.
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Siobhan Fearon · 4 years ago
Maureen what an accomplishment! I have some great memories of working with you in theatres. Nothing was ever a bother to you a great work ethic and always good craic a real lady. Xx
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Jacinta Forde · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen so nice to see your long service and dedication to nursing recognised. Always a pleasure to work with you
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Elaine Trail · 4 years ago
Maureen, I love to see you coming over to help us in the Delivery suite, you are always so professional keeping our mothers safe. Kind and friendly it's an absolute pleasure to call you both a friend and colleague. Your recognition is so very well deserved.
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Patricia Grant · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen, such a fabulous achievement, 50yrs of service to all the patients of all walks of life through the doors of Daisy Hill Hospital
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Michelle Mckevitt · 4 years ago
Congratulations Maureen one of the best to work with always a welcome site coming to help us out on wards xx
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