HSE Mid West Partners with GAA+ just in time for Munster Final
Published: 16 May 2025
Residents in HSE Mid West's Older Persons Community Nursing Units are getting front-row seats to this year’s GAA action, thanks to a renewed partnership between HSE Mid West and GAA+.
Building on the success of last year’s initiative, GAA+ has once again provided complimentary access to its full 2025 GAA Championship schedule for each of the ten Older Persons Community Nursing Units in the Mid West region. This generous gesture is particularly appreciated by the many passionate Clare hurling supporters who now call our Community Nursing Units their homes – some of whom have followed the Banner county through thick and thin throughout their lives.
Commenting on the initiative, Gavin Doyle, Marketing Manager at GAA+, said:
“A good match can bring people of all ages together and send old fond memories flooding back to us all. We are thrilled to be partnering with the HSE for the second year in a row and are grateful to the frontline HSE staff caring for our older people for making the partnership possible.”
In Regina House Community Nursing Unit, Kilrush, County Clare, residents and staff gathered last weekend to cheer on Clare in their thrilling Hurling Championship clash against Tipperary. While the result didn’t go Clare’s way on this occasion, spirits remained high as the group showed their pride and unwavering support for the Banner county until the final whistle.
“It’s been heartening to see the joy and excitement this partnership with GAA+ has brought into our Community Nursing Units” said Aisling Ryan, Head of Service, Older Persons, HSE Mid West.
“The GAA holds a special place in Irish life, and for many older people it represents not just sport, but shared memories, local pride and lifelong connection. Initiatives like this make a real difference in supporting social connection and emotional wellbeing in our care settings.”
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