Concert for Naas oncology and palliative care care

Naas Hospital Choir, HSE Harmonies Choir and The Liffey Choir from Newbridge will be performing at a Gala Concert on June 1 at St Bridget’s Church, the Curragh.

The concert is in recognition of the staff at Naas Hospital and the HSE who have come through or are currently being treated for Breast Cancer.

There will be a raffle on the night with some great prizes on offer. The concert kicks off at 7.30pm and tickets cost €15 each. All funds raised will go towards Naas Hospital oncology care and palliative care.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner In Chest pain at Naas Hospital, Lorna Keating explained how they set up a new choir last October as part of staff well being.

” It has been a huge success and on June 1 we hope to have a concert in St Bridget’s Church on the Curragh in recognition of all Naas Hospital and HSE staff that have had breast cancer or are currently having treatment.

“The proceeds of the night will to the oncology unit in Naas for a Vein Tracker, which will allow for easy access to patients veins and acute palliative care require a ‘Tablet library’ for oncology patients to contact the acute oncology nurse for virtual consultations.

” We would also like to support the Solas rooms in Naas for the care of the dying. Finally with all the support that Cuisle Cancer Support centre in Sallins have given to all the staff, we would also like to support them. As you can see we are busy, but it is a very worthy cause.”

Tickets are €15 and available from all choir members or Gwen in NGH.

Lorna outlined; “On the night we are supported by The HSE Harmonies Choir and the Liffey choir in Newbrigde.

“There will also be a raffle on the night or donations can be made through the QR code on the posters or through and choir member.

Tickets can also be booked by phoning 085 2039327.

This is a night which is defintely not to be missed with such top quality local talent on show.