Taoiseach pays tribute to Marymount residents and staff for courage during 'very difficult year'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD with Prof Tony O'Brien and Dr Sarah McCloskey CEO Marymount officially switched on the Christmas lights at Marymount Hospice today to mark its Light up a Life campaign which was streamed live on Marymount’s Facebook. Picture: Gerard McCarthy Photography

The Taoiseach has paid tribute to the courage and resilience of hospice residents and staff after a year like no other as he attended the virtual Christmas lights ceremony at one of the country’s largest hospices this evening.

Speaking at Cork’s Marymount Hospice in Curraheen, at the launch of its Light Up A Life Christmas lights fundraising campaign, Micheál Martin, said this particular hospice is of great personal importance to him and his family - his mother, sister-in-law and mother-in-law all received compassionate care from Marymount before their deaths.