Man’s dying wish granted as respite bed given to unit

THE dying wish of a young Clare man to help fellow cystic fibrosis sufferers has been fulfilled at Limerick’s regional hospital.

A respite bed purchased with funds raised by the late Patrick Barry and his family has been placed in the Mid-Western Regional Hospital’s cystic fibrosis unit.

Patrick, 23, from Clarecastle, died on May 23 last year with his parents Liam and Mary at his bedside. A respite bed had been installed at the family home while he waited to be called for a heart and lung transplant. The bed was a great help as it could be adjusted to suit his needs.