Cork midwife set to retire after 40 years exceptional service
Cork midwife Margaret O’Driscoll is set to retire from Cork University Maternity Hospital, after four decades caring for babies, writes EMMA CONNOLLY
Margaret O’Driscoll (Clinical Midwife Manager 2) at the Neo-natal Unit at CUMH. Picture: Gerard McCarthy
Emma Connolly
“THE one place I did not want to work was the neo-natal ward, simply because babies aren’t able to tell you what’s wrong with them.”
So recalls Margaret O’Driscoll, who in fact ended up spending 40 years in the very same place, where she could read the little ones in her care like a book.
Connacht win thriller to secure first away win over Leinster in 19 years
Johnny Sexton went off injured midway through the first half as Andy Friend’s side pulled off a famous victory. Garry Doyle By Garry Doyle Saturday 2 Jan 2021, 9:35 PM Jan 2nd 2021, 9:35 PM 50,804 Views 72 Comments
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THIS WAS A proper festive treat. Not just in terms of Connacht’s performance – which was superb – but also with regard to the excitement gifted to this contest by Leinster’s second-half comeback, the resilience Connacht showed to see off that threat and then their joy at the final whistle as they greeted their first away win over Leinster since 2002.
Connacht 19 Ulster 32
Ulster succeeded in consolidating their lead at the top of Conference A with a comfortable victory over Connacht in Galway on Sunday.
It was the first time in five years that Dan McFarlandâs side has left the Sportsground with a victory and they were deserving winners after taking control of the second half, posting 23 points, and limiting Connacht to a single try.
This was a big statement from Ulster. Missing 17 players, including a raft of big-names, they produced a display of real energy, particularly in defence, which stymied Connachtâs best efforts, while Ian Madigan posted 22 points through his boot.
Connacht on the brink of European exit after losing to Bristol
Pat Lam’s team win 27-18 in the Sportsground leaving Connacht effectively out of the Champions Cup. Garry Doyle By Garry Doyle Sunday 20 Dec 2020, 7:37 PM Dec 20th 2020, 7:37 PM 25,444 Views 15 Comments
Siva Naulago tackles Bundee Aki.
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
Bristol 27
WHEN IT IS night and the floodlights are on, the Galway Sportsground shines with an intensity that you can only get from a blazing sun. Perhaps it is the hilltop location that exaggerates its glare, something beckoning about the lights for those walking through the city, looking to the sky.
Connacht s young guns make impact and there s definitely more to come
The likes of Jordan Duggan, Jack Aungier, Sean Masterson, and Cian Prendergast took their chances. By Murray Kinsella Friday 18 Dec 2020, 6:30 AM Dec 18th 2020, 6:30 AM 6,339 Views 5 Comments
Cian Prendergast and Jordan Duggan made their European debuts last weekend.
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SOME OF THE younger members of Connacht’s matchday squad made impressive impacts last weekend in Paris, offering Andy Friend and co. encouragement regarding the depth of their squad.
23-year-old Paul Boyle was outstanding once again at number eight, while 22-year-old Sean Masterson was excellent on his European debut in the starting back row before being forced off injured as the game neared half time.