Merlin Park University Hospital wins Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden award

Merlin Park University Hospital was presented with an award by Cllr Noel Larkin, Mayor of Galway City  at the annual Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden Competition at an awards ceremony held recently in the Connacht Hotel under the category Public and Commercial Buildings/Civic Buildings for their recognition of people and businesses who work to improve their environment, foster civic pride and make Galway city a better place to live in, to work in and to visit.

Accepting the award on behalf of Merlin Park University Hospital,  Margaret O’Toole Business Manager, said, “Winning the Tidy Towns award for the Public and Commercial Buildings/Civic Buildings category  has given us a great sense of pride.  While we as a hospital focus on our patients and getting them back to their best possible health, our environment is also very important and adds value to our patients high standard of care.  During 2016 staff paid particular attention to keeping Merlin campus looking good.  Our grounds, woodlands heritage and architecture all reflects in our environs.  We aim to keep it clean and tidy and have a comprehensive waste management system in place.  It’s wonderful to see representatives of all professions working together to respect and care for our environs.  Staff share a sense of pride and determination to keeping Merlin Park University Hospital looking well for our patients and visitors”.  

Photo L:R - Sean Fergus, Head Gardener, MPUH; Margaret O’Toole, Business Manager, MPUH; Cllr Noel Larkin and Roisin Rodgers, MPUH