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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
From the Kerry archives, June 9, 2000: Killarney explosion, Tarbert fire & Doms goes online
Killarney scene like bomb site after explosion Two fire units parked on the street with blue lights flashing, people kneeling beside a prone figure covered with a blanket, offering words of comfort, and ambulance sirens sounding in the distance. The scene outside Cronin's Restaurant in Killarney on Saturday night was for all the world like the aftermath of a bomb blast. Glass and wooden debris from the green shopfront lay scattered on the pavement but, uncannily, inside the restaurant, plates and glasses lay unscathed on the tables. The majority of those injured had been standing ion the footpath when the explosion occurred as the owner, Pat Cronin, had cleared the premises when he detected a gas leak. Five ambulances ferried 12 people to Tralee General Hospital after the explosion, which took place at 8.10pm, but just four were kept in hospital. Among those who were most seriously injured were Pat Cronin, Shirley O'Connor, who worked in the restaurant part-time, an English visitor from Nottingham who was staying at the Killarney Great Southern Hotel and an Irish woman who had injuries to her ear. Pat Cronin suffered burns while Shirley O'Connor sustained a leg injury. All those injured were Irish with the exception of the English visitor. Fire Officer in charge at the scene, Donal Grady, said the fact that the gas tanks were stored in an outside yard and that the front of the building was made of wood saved people. Mr Grady said the tank itself did not explode but it seemed as if a pipe had come loose and gas leaked. He said that in his opinion some gas leaked into the open air and some came into the building. "If it all came in, it would have blown the whole building," he said. Mr Grady, a Killarney town councillor, praised the initiative shown by Pat Cronin in clearing the building so promptly. ADVERTISEMENT Water gel was applied to the burns of the injured by the fire personnel, all of whom are trained in first aid, immediately after they arrived on the scene. The early treatment is credited with lessening the effect of the burns. The kitchen located behind the restaurant on [the ground floor in Cronin's bore the brunt of the ;damage. The force of the explosion to the rear of the building also damaged windows at the back of the Fáilte Hotel. The rear of Dan Corcoran's premises, which is next door to Cronin's, sustained some damage also. A Dublin-registered Rover car outside the restaurant had its driver's and rear windows blown in, while two cars parked near Scott's Hotel across the street were also damaged. Dr Norrie Buckley of the Arbutus Hotel in College Street was one of the first medics on the scene. Dr Buckley praised the work of a visiting doctor, who was on holidays in the area, in identifying the priority cases for the ambulances with her. "I turned around to thank him and he was gone. He was a guardian angel, The Guards, the fire service and the ambulance services were absolutely superb." she said. Dr Buckley said most people she attended were suffering from cuts and minor burns. "They were calm but quite a few were shocked, particularly the Cronin family, naturally," she said. Other doctors on the scene included Bill and Patricia Mangan, Donal Kavanagh and Jim Crehan. Fr Michael Fleming, Administrator, Killarney, attended the scene as well. Paudie O'Callaghan of the Failte, who is chairman of Killarney Vintners, was standing at his front door when the blast occurred. "My eye contact was towards Scotts and the first thing I saw was the window blown into the car," he said. "The force took a man outside the window (of Cronin's) off the pavement. I ran into the bar for help at that stage and I rang the Guards. It was just mayhem It was for all the world like a bomb scene. It was frightening. How someone wasn't killed was beyond me,' he continued. Michael Looney of San Sebastian Guest House, just two doors away from Cronin's, was at his front door also when the blast occurred. "There was just a bang and glass and rubble flying out," Mr-Looney said. "I ran out and checked to see were people OK and helped around a bit until the ambulance came. There were a lot of cuts from glass and a lot of blood. The Guards came then and cleared the street." The Gardaí evacuated nearby premises including the Fáilte, Murphy's Bar, the Jug of Punch bar, the Bombay Palace Restaurant and Scott's Hotel for a short period as well as cordoning the street off until about 9.45pm. Student escapes blaze before sitting exam Tarbert Comprehensive's 'Student of The Year' Mairead Enright got the first day of her Leaving Cert exams off to a dramatic start, when she and her family escaped from an early morning fire at their home above the family restaurant at Main Street, Tarbert. Gardai in Listowel are still investigating the cause of the fire, which broke out at 5.40am on Wednesday and which gutted the upstairs of the building where the family were sleeping. Luckily, all the Enrights escaped unscathed and Mairead, showing the strength of character which won her the recent acclaim of her peers, went ahead and sat the first paper of the English Leaving Cert exam. There was no such drama for Deirdre Twomey of Killarnev. one of the 174 students who sat the Leaving Cert at Killorglin Intermediate School. She and her classmates were very pleased with the first paper. "The essays were fine overall. I did one on 'Saving the Planet' and I just made it up as I went along. I feel it went quite well," she said. Her fellow student Brendan O'Sullivan from Killorglin was equally pleased with the first English paper, pronouncing the choice of essay titles 'grand'. Brendan, who took the higher Level paper, was keeping his fingers crossed for a question on Kavanagh or Yeats in the afternoon paper. There were smiles all round also at St Joseph's Convent of Mercy in Abbeyfeale, where Mary Anne Mulcahy from Templeglantine sat the higher level English paper. "It went fine and we got a good choice of essays. I think the prose passage suited everyone as well," she said. Mary Ellen Lane from Graigue, Abbeyfeale, was also quite pleased with the first paper. "The prose passage was nice enough but I found the essay titles a bit hard. They were different from other years. I'm hoping we'll get a nice question on Kinsella in the afternoon," she said. Both students chose the essay title.'Opening Doors' while 'Saving the Planet' was the second most popular choice among students who spoke to The Kerryman on Wednesday at lunchtime. Dominicans the latest to go online The Dominican order in Tralee has signed up to the electronic age by opening its own web site. The 'Domstralee' site has information about Masses and other services, a local history of the order, and a series of high quality images of the church and its environs. Tralee Dominican Prior Fr Ambrose O'Farrell said the order were being trained in the Internet and had felt they needed a website of their own. You can take a guided tour of the Dominican Church in Tralee, or contact the Dominicans by email. The Irish Dominican order has been quick to wmbrace the Internet and already has two national sites, one based in Tallaght and the other in Cork. "Our own site was on the one in Tallaght but we decided we would open our own here," Fr O'Farrell said. The site also contains information on Fr Thaddeus (Tadhg) Moriarty, who has been nominated for beatification. One of three Kerry people who has been entered into the process of canonisation, he is also the only Dominican. The Domstralee site was designed by a member of the Dominican congregation in Tralee, Frank Byrne, who is putting the finishing touches to the site. It can be accessed at You can also link into the Cork based site from the Tralee website, gaining access to religious resources, including a popular Jesuit site. "It's not a missionary kind of site," Fr O'Farrell said of the Tralee website, "but you can link into the national Dominican sites which have an explanation of the nature of the order and its mission."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UPMC Ireland Selects MEDITECH Expanse as the Cornerstone of its Digital Strategy
EHR to enable safer and more connected care between hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics CANTON, Mass., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UPMC Ireland announced today it will implement MEDITECH Expanse as the foundational EHR of its 'once in a generation' digital transformation that will improve patient care, streamline operations, and support future innovation. The renowned global healthcare provider selected Expanse to deliver a single, shared, intelligent platform across its 4 hospitals, 2 cancer centres, and 6 sports medicine clinics. The integrated EHR features a comprehensive set of clinical, administrative, and financial solutions that will enable faster, safer, and more connected care, leading to improved patient outcomes. "This represents a transformational step forward in how we deliver care for both our patients and our people," said UPMC Ireland Managing Director Eamonn Fitzgerald. "By connecting every part of the patient journey through a single, secure electronic health record, we are creating a system that is safer, faster, and more efficient. This investment ensures that our clinicians and staff have access to the tools and information they need to deliver access to care to communities across the island of Ireland. This is another step in delivering life-changing medicine together." UMPC's move to Expanse reflects the organisation's commitment to providing patient-centric care. The Expanse implementation will establish a single patient record that shares information seamlessly between locations, enabling improved decision-making and overall care coordination. The new EHR will help UPMC meet its goals of building a better way to care and being leaders in transforming care globally. To further support more connected care, UPMC will deploy a unified set of core evidence-based standards across facilities. They are also implementing Expanse Revenue Cycle, which will simplify and automate workflows to maximize efficiencies and boost fiscal health. "This implementation marks a major milestone in UPMC's digital transformation, giving us a unified, cloud-based electronic health record that replaces legacy systems," said UPMC Ireland Chief Information Officer Pat Cronin. "It will empower clinicians and staff with faster, more connected access to information, supporting smarter decision-making and improved care coordination. Beyond enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency, this system will serve as the digital foundation for long-term innovation and scalable, data-driven care across our network." Expanse will further support patient engagement with the introduction of a patient portal that empowers patients by providing access to their health information, appointment details, secure messaging with providers, and questionnaires. UPMC envisions the implementation of the Expanse web-native and cloud-based technology as a fundamental step toward achieving future growth, innovation, and collaboration across its hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics. Expanse provides the modern digital infrastructure, advanced interoperability, and flexibility needed to propel their vision forward. It also includes built-in safeguards to protect against cyberthreats, keep data and patient privacy secure, and ensure GDPR compliance. "We are thrilled to partner with UPMC to implement Expanse and support them in their mission to always put the patient first," said MEDITECH Ireland Managing Director Charlotte Scott. "This is a game-changer for the organisation and the patients it cares for. The EHR will enable more connected and better care today while also positioning UPMC for future growth and innovation." Discover more about MEDITECH in Ireland and the UK. About MEDITECH MEDITECH systems have been deployed in some of Ireland's most prestigious private hospitals for over two decades. Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform you can trust, keeps health systems at the forefront of innovation and transforms care with AI-infused solutions, personalised workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why organisations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse to boost the productivity and satisfaction of their staff and patients. Follow us on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Instagram, and visit: View source version on Contacts MEDITECH Media Contact Public and Media Relations Manager Robin Montville - rmontville@
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
UPMC Ireland Selects MEDITECH Expanse as the Cornerstone of its Digital Strategy
CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UPMC Ireland announced today it will implement MEDITECH Expanse as the foundational EHR of its 'once in a generation' digital transformation that will improve patient care, streamline operations, and support future innovation. UPMC Ireland has selected @MEDITECH #Expanse as the cornerstone of its digital transformation. This will connect hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics through a single EHR—improving patient care, safety, and efficiency. @UPMCinIreland @MEDITECH_UK The renowned global healthcare provider selected Expanse to deliver a single, shared, intelligent platform across its 4 hospitals, 2 cancer centres, and 6 sports medicine clinics. The integrated EHR features a comprehensive set of clinical, administrative, and financial solutions that will enable faster, safer, and more connected care, leading to improved patient outcomes. 'This represents a transformational step forward in how we deliver care for both our patients and our people,' said UPMC Ireland Managing Director Eamonn Fitzgerald. 'By connecting every part of the patient journey through a single, secure electronic health record, we are creating a system that is safer, faster, and more efficient. This investment ensures that our clinicians and staff have access to the tools and information they need to deliver access to care to communities across the island of Ireland. This is another step in delivering life-changing medicine together.' UMPC's move to Expanse reflects the organisation's commitment to providing patient-centric care. The Expanse implementation will establish a single patient record that shares information seamlessly between locations, enabling improved decision-making and overall care coordination. The new EHR will help UPMC meet its goals of building a better way to care and being leaders in transforming care globally. To further support more connected care, UPMC will deploy a unified set of core evidence-based standards across facilities. They are also implementing Expanse Revenue Cycle, which will simplify and automate workflows to maximize efficiencies and boost fiscal health. 'This implementation marks a major milestone in UPMC's digital transformation, giving us a unified, cloud-based electronic health record that replaces legacy systems,' said UPMC Ireland Chief Information Officer Pat Cronin. 'It will empower clinicians and staff with faster, more connected access to information, supporting smarter decision-making and improved care coordination. Beyond enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency, this system will serve as the digital foundation for long-term innovation and scalable, data-driven care across our network.' Expanse will further support patient engagement with the introduction of a patient portal that empowers patients by providing access to their health information, appointment details, secure messaging with providers, and questionnaires. UPMC envisions the implementation of the Expanse web-native and cloud-based technology as a fundamental step toward achieving future growth, innovation, and collaboration across its hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics. Expanse provides the modern digital infrastructure, advanced interoperability, and flexibility needed to propel their vision forward. It also includes built-in safeguards to protect against cyberthreats, keep data and patient privacy secure, and ensure GDPR compliance. 'We are thrilled to partner with UPMC to implement Expanse and support them in their mission to always put the patient first,' said MEDITECH Ireland Managing Director Charlotte Scott. 'This is a game-changer for the organisation and the patients it cares for. The EHR will enable more connected and better care today while also positioning UPMC for future growth and innovation.' Discover more about MEDITECH in Ireland and the UK. About MEDITECH MEDITECH systems have been deployed in some of Ireland's most prestigious private hospitals for over two decades. Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform you can trust, keeps health systems at the forefront of innovation and transforms care with AI-infused solutions, personalised workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why organisations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse to boost the productivity and satisfaction of their staff and patients. Follow us on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Instagram, and visit:
Herald Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Local Footy: More players and clubs join the Pat Cronin Foundation round
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local Footy. Followed categories will be added to My News. Local footy clubs around the state this weekend will take a stand against violence by supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation. The annual Pat Cronin Foundation round starts on Saturday with more than 400 clubs and 72,000 players set to wear yellow armbands as an anti-violence campaign on and off the field. The foundation honours the memory of Pat Cronin who was a promising footballer who died at the age of 19 after a coward punch following a night out with mates. He was quietly celebrating his debut in seniors earlier in the day. Foundation director Matt Cronin, Pat's father, said it was incredible how the round had grown over the years. 'When my wife Robyn and I launched the foundation we wanted to turn Pat's story into something meaningful, so that no other family would have to go through what we went endured,' he said. 'We never imagined it would grow like this.' 'As part of the weekend, we'll be encouraging all clubs to get involved with our evidence based Be Wise presentations which explore the devastating impact of senseless violence and offer practical tools to deal with conflict as well as anger and other emotions,' he said. This year the Yarra Junior Football League (YJFL), one of the largest junior leagues in the state, has joined and will have 10,000 players involved. 'We recognise the role we play in shaping not just athletes, but respectful individuals,' YJFL chief executive Dominic Milesi said. 'Education needs to start early, and our league's involvement helps ensure those messages are being delivered when they matter most.' The YJFL will be joined in the initiative by the Essendon District Football League, Eastern Football Netball League, Western Football Netball League, Northern Football Netball League, Riddell District Football Netball League and Bendigo Football Netball League. The Bendigo Football Netball League will have Strathfieldsaye and Golden Square as the match of the round in honour of the foundation. Cronin hopes one day every league in the state can be involved. To find out more about the organisation, head here.
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Unique folding wooden table crafted by Co Wicklow Men's Shed members is unveiled
After the Avoca Hall Committee had set a date for their annual family fun day (April 27), they asked the Vale of Avoca Men's Shed if they could help with a prize for the event, and, after the shed committee discussed the notion with its members, a table was agreed upon. As with all projects that the shed undertakes, all members were given the chance to get involved in its design and, having watched some videos on garden furniture ideas and design, the final design was cemented. The finished table can seat six people and has a unique design in that the table is fully collapsible and can be stored in a small shed or a confined space. No tools are necessary as it is held together by nuts and bolts, which are hand-tightened. 'The table is made from Douglas Fir timber sourced, supplied and prepared by Wood Industries in Rathdrum,' Men's shed treasurer Pat Cronin said. 'Both ends of the base consist of a square frame and a diagonal brace, which is hinged for stability and engages with a rail at the base of each end, and held together by bolts. 'Supports for the tabletop are assembled similarly. All parts are interchangeable, meaning that they can be switched around to any position. The top is in two parts and can be removed from the base. 'The tops consists of an outer frame secured together by pocket hole screws...a joinery process done by our members. The interior is lined with laths, which are arranged in a herringbone fashion, testing the skill of our members for neat cutting and fitting. All this was overseen and supervised by me and Peter O'Neill. 'Every man had a hand in the finishing process, i.e. assembly, punching nails, filling, sanding to the final finish with three coats of oil, all done under the watchful eye of Mylie Carroll,' he added. 'Finally, six chairs of steel construction, powder-coated and finished with webbing, were purchased to complete the project. 'All the members agree that it was a worthwhile exercise in that new skills and techniques were learned by all in the making of the table. ADVERTISEMENT 'A big mention to Fergus and his video expertise, Alastair for taking all the photos during the construction and Victor for the use of his car for transportation. 'All the men in the shed wish the hall committee well, hope they have a very successful day at the Family Fun Day, and wish the winner of the table well and many happy picnics on it.' The Avoca Committee Hall family fun day will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 12.30pm. There will be a children's entertainer at 1 pm and a magic show, with face painting, balloon twisting, a cake sale, tea and coffee and a bumper raffle. Tickets for the raffle are still available from all shops or committee members at €2 each or a book of three tickets for €5.
