Kildare nurses win Hero Awards at Tallaght Hospital
TUH Interim CEO John, Kelly with Michelle Kissane and Clodagh Glynn
TWO Kildare nurses have won awards at this year’s Hero Awards at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH).
The winners, Bernadette Corrigan from Ballymore Eustace, who is now a Directorate Nurse Manager at TUH, and Clodagh Glynn, an Athy Lung Cancer Nurse Coordinator at TUH, were recognised for going above and beyond in their roles.
The winners were celebrated at a special awards ceremony held in the hospital's Centre for Learning & Development.
Bernadette won the Professor Sean Tierney Mentoring Award. In their nomination, one colleague wrote: “Bernadette has been a mentor and support to me since the beginning of my career in the hospital.
"She is always available to answer questions, set the standards across the ward, and make sure they are maintained, as well as encouraging education and professional development.
"As she has moved into more senior roles, she has continued to consistently support her colleagues. Bernadette continues to encourage, provide guidance, and challenge when necessary, but always instils a sense of self-belief.”
Clodagh Glynn won the Teamwork Award along with her colleague from Kerry, Michelle Kissane. Both are Lung Cancer Nurse Coordinators.
Nominating them for their Hero Award, a colleague said: “I am proud to nominate Michelle and Clodagh in recognition of their outstanding commitment, collaboration, and service to the lung cancer service over the past 20 years.
"Working in a non-designated cancer centre, they have provided a lung cancer service equivalent to that of larger, designated centres.
"What sets them apart is not only their resilience and professionalism under pressure, but their drive to improve the system itself.
"They embody the essence of teamwork — consistently supporting each other, sharing responsibilities seamlessly, and demonstrating a quiet, sustained excellence that has earned them the deep respect of colleagues across disciplines. They are the definition of a high-functioning team and have had an immeasurable impact on patient care, staff morale, and the reputation of our service.”
Congratulations to our Kildare winners!
