International Nurses Day celebrated at Tullamore hospital

HSE Dublin and Midlands celebrated International Nurses Day 2025 this week, a day which aims to highlight the contribution of nurses to the healthcare sector.

International Nurses Day fell on Monday last, May 12, and the theme was: "Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care."

This theme highlights the significant economic contribution of nurses to healthcare and the importance of investing in their wellbeing.

The HSE said the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore celebrated the occasion with "a full day of engaging activities".

The events featured an awareness stand offering complimentary tea, coffee, and sweet treats, creating a welcoming space for colleagues to come together and mark the occasion.

Music Generation Offaly provided a seamless background score that complemented the events perfectly.

Visitors to the stand also enjoyed a fun quiz, and giveaways adding a lively touch to the day. Meanwhile, nominations for the annual Nightingale Award concluded, with the winner set to be announced shortly.

Kate Killeen White, Regional Executive Officer for HSE Dublin and Midlands said, “Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare delivery and we have a huge opportunity to work with you to really transform our health services for our patients and service users."

Eileen Whelan, Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery for HSE Dublin and Midlands added, "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the nurses who are delivering excellent standards of care to our patients and service users. I would like to acknowledge the ongoing commitment, dedication and clinical expertise of our nurses and the contributions they have to healthcare."

Jincy Kurian, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Community Specialist Team, ICPOP in Laois/Offaly said: "I support older persons living with dementia, frailty, falls and other chronic illnesses to support them well at home to live safely.

"My role focuses on early assessment, identification, interventions and co-ordinated multidisciplinary support to enhance the quality of life of this vulnerable aging population.

"I chose nursing because this profession helps to combine my passion for helping other people with my special interest in science and healthcare."