Paediatric Unit

The Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway is delighted to receive a donation of a Cubbie Sensory Hub from Galway Sick Kids Foundation with the support of Galway Atlantaquaria. The Cubbie Sensory Hub was developed by an Irish company with input from Occupational Therapists to create a unique sensory experience to meet the needs of the child using it.

Representatives of Lodge 14 Galway, Lodge 948 Athenry, members of the Freemasons of Ireland donating teddies to the Emergency Department at Galway University Hospitals for staff to give to children who are anxious about being in hospital from left: Basil Fenton, Lodge 14 Galway, James Houghton, Provincial Deputy Grand Master South Connaught and Trevor McCamley, Worshipful Master, Lodge 948 Athenry with Tracy Torpey, Clinical Nurse Manager 1, Paediatric Emergency Department, Galway University

A new playground will shortly open at the paediatric department at University Hospital Galway. The development of the playground was facilitated by funds raised by the staff of St Anthony’s and Claddagh Credit Union and Cairde Othair na Gaillimhe (Friends of Galway Patients).

The Slainte Society, National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) recently presented a cheque for €2,000 to the Paediatric Unit, University Hospital, Galway following a fundraising event.

The donation will go towards equipment and supplies for the children’s play room at the unit.

Pictureed L:R - Helen Mannion, Lisa Porter, Hannah Kielty, NUI Galway,  Amanda People, GUH Aoife Murray, Bernie O'Malley, GUH & Liezel Ravenscroft, NUI Galway