'Tears of joy' as nursing homes reopen doors to visitors

Adare and District Memory Care Centre, Limerick, has reopened to visitors. Picture: Claire Wilson

There were “tears of joy” and long-awaited reunions as residents of nursing homes were allowed visitors once more, as restrictions were relaxed yesterday.

For some residents of Adare and District Memory Care Centre, in Limerick, it had been weeks since they had been allowed to welcome family and friends, but for others, it was the first time they had had a visit since March.