Bronze covid memorial offers solace to Mater Hospital patients and staff 

Sean Gallagher's sculpture 'Our Covid Warriors' commemorates those who lost their lives to covid, and the care workers who worked tirelessly for their patients during the pandemic. Picture: Moya Nolan

A powerful bronze memorial to covid-19 suffering has been described as bringing solace to visitors at Dublin's Mater Hospital. 

One staff member who lost her sister to covid-19 five years ago on Saturday, said she feels her presence in the quiet garden.