Galway University Hospitals to hold Interfaith Memorial Service

Briain Kelly, 26 Sep

Galway University Hospitals will hold their 14th Interfaith Memorial

Service for all deceased patients next week.

The memorial service will take place on Tuesday, October 1 at 7pm in The

Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit.

The service aims to provide a space to support families in the grief they

are experiencing, in a respectful and empathetic way.

Sharon Fahy, Co-Chair of GUH End of Life Care Committee said, “The theme

for this years’ service is “Memories” as we come together to remember and

honour our patients, and particularly those who died in 2023.”

“We hope that those bereaved will take some solace knowing that their

loved one has not been forgotten.”

“The service is a very special event for our hospital staff as we remember

our deceased patients and renew acquaintance with their families together

acknowledging the grief of their loss, while also remembering them and

their unique individual personality.”

Galway University Hospitals cares for patients from a wide geographical

area and we want to reach out and acknowledge the loss felt by all

families and friends who have been bereaved.