Mayo Roscommon Hospice appoints three new directors to board
MAYO Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has appointed three new directors to its board - Dr. Carmel Heaney, Olwyn Hughes and Nial Tully.
Dr. Heaney lives in Swinford and is a senior lecturer at Atlantic Technological University. She is a programme director of the MSc in Quality and Safety in Health and Social Care and has a particular interest in the development of chronic illness support strategies and services in Ireland.
Olwyn Hughes is originally from Ballinrobe and lives in Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. She has extensive experience in strategic HR roles both in the public and private sector, and has held both HR and logistics roles of increasing responsibility both nationally and internationally within the Defence Forces.
Castlerea man Nial Tully is a dedicated and passionate director who has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry and local community. With a background in pharmacy and a strong commitment to improving patient care, Nial has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a genuine concern for the well-being of others.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has been in existence since 1993 and exists to fund, support and develop palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families in Mayo and Roscommon. Over the past 30 years the palliative care teams have assisted in the care of over 20,000 patients and their families.
Mike Smith, chairperson of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, said: “I’m delighted to welcome our new directors to the board and we appreciate the time Carmel, Olwyn and Nial will dedicate to our organisation. The late John Tully would be particularly proud to see his son Nial serve on the board and carry on the selfless work that John had done for so many years.”
Said Martina Jennings, chief executive of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation: “I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest board members. We have three compassionate people with unique skills and experiences who understand the essence of what we do here at Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. We sincerely appreciate their willingness to serve on our board and dedicate their precious time and expertise to positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families.”