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Dying at UHL ‘with no dignity’
l Clare man died at UHL ‘with no dignity’ l Daughter says family still have questions by Páraic McMahon paraic@clareecho.ie
l Pictured at the launch of Shannon Airport’s summer schedule are, Hugo Donoghue (3), Sofia Mullally (2), Louis Donoghue (4) and Sienna Mullally (5) Photo by Arthur Ellis
A SHANNON man died “with no dignity” at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) after he was found on the floor by hospital staff. Martin Abbott (65) may have been dead for an hour before he was discovered by hospital staff in December 2019. A verdict of death by medical misadventure was recorded at the man’s inquest and speaking this week, Martin’s daughter
League finals beckon for Clare by Páraic McMahon
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CLARE are chasing league double on the glory this Saturday. A chance to collect national silverware is on offer for both the county’s senior hurlers and intermediate ladies football sides. Brian Lohan’s hurlers face Kilkenny in Semple Stadium at 7:15pm bidding to win the county’s first NHL title since 2016. They face Derek Lyng’s Cats
in what will be their last outing before taking to the field in the Munster SHC against All-Ireland champions Limerick on April 21st. Wayne Freeman’s ladies footballers are up against Roscommon in St Brendan’s Park, Birr at 4pm in the Division 3 final. Clare have already secured promotion to Division 2 for next season but are looking to atone for last year’s defeats in the league and All-Ireland final.
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Anne Marie Abbott said, “My father wasn’t close to death but for him to have to die with no dignity is something that I don’t know if I’ll ever get over”. According to Anne Marie, she first heard about an investigation into her father’s death via local media. She said, “They (UHL) did apologise for not contacting us, but I do feel that the communication should have been instant”. She maintained there was a need for reviews and examinations of how hospitals “do things and how they communicate”.
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