Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Michael O’Neill to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of clinical leadership, medical expertise and healthcare education experience to the organisation.
Professor O’Neill is a recently retired Consultant Pediatrician at Mayo University Hospital, where he also served as Clinical Director of Paediatrics in Castlebar. A specialist in cystic fibrosis and respiratory diseases, he played a pivotal role in advancing paediatric care in the region and was instrumental in establishing the cystic fibrosis clinic at Mayo University Hospital. This develpment has significantly enhanced specialist care for patients and families across the west and northwest.
He currently serves as Dean Designate and Director of Training and Education in the Faculty of Paediatrics at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, where he is helping to shape the future of paediatric training and medical education at a national level.
Welcoming the appointment, Paul Foxe, Chair of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Professor Michael O’Neill to the Board of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Michael brings exceptional clinical insight, leadership experience and a deep understanding of patient-centred care. His lifelong commitment to improving healthcare services will be an invaluable asset as we continue to develop and strengthen hospice services for communities across Mayo and Roscommon.”
Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, added:
“I am delighted to welcome Professor Michael O’Neill to the Board. We are fortunate to have 14 dedicated Board Members who generously give their time in support of the Foundation’s ethos and mission.
Professor O’Neill is widely respected for his clinical expertise and leadership in advancing healthcare services across the region. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and expand specialist palliative care for patients and their families.”
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation provides essential funding and support for palliative care services across Mayo and Roscommon, working in partnership with the HSE to ensure patients with life-limiting illnesses receive compassionate, high-quality care close to home.
