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Kilrush hospital?

Star5 · 2014-06-23 20:49:48

Hi Can anyone tell me if the Kilrush district hospital is still open? Thanks Star

23-06-2014 9:49pm

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Star5

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Hi
Can anyone tell me if the Kilrush district hospital is still open?
Thanks
Star

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#2 23-06-2014 11:03pm

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Yes but the District Hospital is now known as the Kilrush Community Hospital.

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#3 25-06-2014 11:13am

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WakeyTyke wrote: »

Yes but the District Hospital is now known as the Kilrush Community Hospital.

And its a long stay residential home for older people rather than an acute hospital.

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#4 26-06-2014 6:11am

Star5

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Thanks. . Was the district hospital run by an order or nuns or the health depth. Where would I enquire re medical files dating back to the 1940s any help is appreciated.
Kind Regards
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#5 26-06-2014 4:03pm

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This recent article from the Clare Champion has many facts that may assist you, as well as names of contacts who might be helpful.
http://www.clarechampion.ie/kilrush-mother-and-baby-home-part-of-inquiry/

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#6 29-06-2014 9:56am

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Thank you this article is very useful and interesting.

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