Double celebration

Hospital’s Centenary And Wing Extension Yesterday marked a day of double celebration by the Sisters of the Mercy Hospital, Cork.

The centenary of the foundation was honoured and was marked by the opening and blessing of a new wing by His Lordship the Bishop of Cork (Most Rev Dr C Lucey).

The extension is in order to provide proper accommodation for the nurses and staff. The cost, a sum of £120,000 towards which a contribution of £100,000 has been made available by the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake Trust Fund.