‘Aggressive’ cancer went undiagnosed for nine months

The HSE has unreservedly apologised for shortcomings in the management and care of a 31-year-old woman whose cancer went undiagnosed for nine months.

Sharon McEneaney, of Magheracloone, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, died in 2009 from a tumour which the High Court heard was particularly virulent and aggressive.

The crèche manager had visited Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on several occasions from October 2007 but was only diagnosed in July 2008, Ms Justice Mary Irvine was told.