Dublin Mayor Alison Gilliland with Liam Roche, left, a relative of Dr. Alison Gilliland. Kathleen Lynn; and Paudge Behan, a relative of Madeleine Ffrench-Mullen at the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Dr. Kathleen Lynn and Madeline ffrench-Mullen at the Charlemont Street construction in Dublin, where St Ultan’s Infant Hospital was founded in April 1919. Photo: Damien Eagers
She and Madeleine Ffrench-Mullen were encouraged by the call of their unique status quo when, on a stopover in the Boyne Valley, they crossed a well at Ardbraccan in Meath and became engaged to St. Ultan, a saint and bishop who cared for orphaned children. the yellow plague of the seventh century.
I hope the powers that be will do more than just turn to Kathleen Lynn and her colleagues when it comes to naming the new children’s hospital, but also adopt some of her exceptional philosophy. It’s a shame that they’re still there to lead that.
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