NEWS FROM TLC SANTRY
TLC Santry Jan’19 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Nurse Neethu Zacharia as our January 2019 Employee of the Month. Neethu joined TLC Santry in 2016. Neethu is originally from India and is living in Ireland the last 2 ½ years. She is married to husband Anoop and is the proud mammy...
read moreGolf to Go
We had the lovely people from Golf To Go visit us and they brought their portable golf course along with other fun activities like virtual horse racing, a giant connect 4, and some great quiz games. The residents, families and children all got involved (and a little...
read moreWizard of OZ
“We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz”… This was another great show we went to see recently. Some of the residents spoke about how this movie was one they knew and loved when they were younger so they were excited to go and see it on the big stage....
read moreBeauty and the Beast
“A tale as old as time”… We went to see Beauty and the Beast in The Mill Theatre. This is a classic love story that almost everyone loves. Well we did anyway! We were singing along to all of the songs. The cast put on a fantastic performance. The residents had an...
read moreTLC Santry Family Christmas Party
The much loved TLC Santry Family Christmas Party was once again a huge success. Thank you to all of the residents, family members and staff who came to celebrate on the day.
read moreNational Concert Hall
We enjoyed an afternoon with the New Dublin Voices an award winning choir in the National Concert Hall. They really got us into the Christmas spirit with a variety of Christmas songs. There was something for everyone from Mariah Carey to Gospel songs. Everyone was...
read moreButlers Chocolate
What is Christmas without chocolate!! We booked the Christmas experience back in September and it did not disappoint. We had a tour of Butlers Chocolate Factory and saw how each of the products and chocolate are made. It was really interesting. We stopped off in the...
read moreChristmas Crafts
We were very busy over the last few weeks in our craft classes. With Christmas fast approaching there was lots to do. We got down to work by making and decorating our Christmas wreaths and instead of buying Christmas jumpers we decided to create our own. We used...
read moreTLC Santry Oct’18 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Jaspalsingh Etwaree (Raj) as our October 2018 Employee of the Month. Raj joined TLC as a Kitchen Porter in 2014 with 20 years previous experience in the catering industry. He was soon identified as a person who would excel as a...
read morePositive Ageing Week
TLC supports Positive Ageing Week every year, and this year was no different. The get together was held in Marewood which is very close to us here in Santry. We met our friends from TLC Cara Care there for tea and cakes. The guest performer this year was Damien...
read morePink Day
We held a Pink Day fund raiser in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. The staff wore pink for the day, we decorated our centre with pink decorations and at 3pm we held a Pink Party in reception. We had pink prosecco, pink cakes, muffins, and macaroons. Then we put our...
read moreKnock
We had an early start this morning for our trip to Knock. We met in the reception area and loaded the van. Everyone was in great form looking forward to the day ahead. The journey to Knock is quite long so we arranged to stop at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone for tea...
read moreRose of TLC 2018
TLC Cara Care played host to this years “Rose of TLC” yesterday afternoon and what a fantastic success it was. The crown was awarded to Joan.Other winners on the day were - Best Escort - Michael , Best Dressed - Frances, Best Sash - Catherine, Best Introduction -...
read moreTLC Santry Sept’18 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Ilona Agocs as our September 2018 Employee of the Month. Ilona has worked for TLC Santry for the past five years. She started in the domestic department and for the last two years she has worked as an activity co-ordinator. Ilona...
read moreArt Therapy
We started a new Art therapy class with Ann our teacher. Art therapy is about using art materials to encourage free self-expression through painting and drawing, and is used as a remedial activity. Art therapy isn’t about being the best artist in the room. It’s about...
read moreDonabate
We took a trip out to Donabate this week. Taking the scenic route we arrived at The Waterside Hotel in Donabate which is a favourite of ours. The terrace has steps that lead directly on to the beach. Enjoying the views of Lambay Island, Howth head and Irelands eye...
read moreSlane Castle and Distillery
We followed the footsteps of Royalty and Rockstars and took a visit to Slane Castle and Distillery which is located in the dramatic setting by the river Boyne. The historical tour took us back to the 18th century interiors and covered the family’s colourful history,...
read morePope Francis – World Meeting of Families 2018
What a magical day our residents had at the World Meeting of Families in Croke Park on Saturday 25th August 2018. We all thoroughly enjoyed the performances from Daniel O’Donnell, Nathan Carter and Andrea Bocelli but our favourite part was the sermon made by Pope...
read moreTLC Santry August 2018 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Waldemar Kulaga as our August 2018 Employee of the Month. Waldek or Wally as the residents and family members like to call him has worked in TLC for 11 years as a registered nurse and is spoken very highly off by all. Waldek is...
read moreTLC Santry July’18 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry is delighted to announce Conor O'Gorman as our July 2018 Employee of the Month. Conor joined us early this year and has stepped into our kitchen as a Kitchen Assistant par excellence. Conor is pleasant, approachable and effective. Conor willingly became a...
read moreTLC Santry June 2018 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry is delighted to announce Damien Geoghegan as our June 2018 Employee of the Month. Damien loves sport and he spends his time off work on the Rugby Pitch. He plays for Coolmine Rugby Club and likes to keep himself active. When he is not playing Rugby Damien...
read moreNational Stud & Japanese Gardens
We spent an afternoon at the National Stud in Kildare this month. Arriving early gave us the whole day to walk around and explore including the stables where we got to pet the horses. We then went into The Japanese Gardens which are far more than simply a treat for...
read moreJohnnie Fox’s
We took a trip this month to Johnnie Fox’s pub – one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. The weather was wonderful with not a cloud in the sky so we decided to take the scenic route. Everyone enjoyed a well-deserved pint on arrival. Ireland is so beautiful this time of...
read moreWalking Club
One of our New Year’s resolutions was to make the most of our wonderful location here in Northwood and walk the park as much as we can when the weather is dry. So far we are doing great! Every Tuesday evening and Friday afternoon we are walking around the park or...
read moreHowth
We took a trip to Howth, taking the scenic route through Malahide and Portmarnock. It was a lovely tour of the coast. The sea was choppy but the sun was shining, and the smell of the sea air was so refreshing. We took a quick walk around the harbour having a look at...
read moreSunny Days
The weather has been so good to us lately, meaning our residents are spending more and more time in the garden to soak up some vitamin D and get some fresh air. We are making the most of music in the garden, sing songs and exercise classes in the sun, and ice cream...
read moreAlzheimer’s Tea Party
What a success our Alzheimer’s tea party was! Residents, staff and families baked tasty treats to support us in raising money for the Alzheimer’s society. Our cake stand in the day room was buzzing all afternoon, with singsongs and music playing. The atmosphere was...
read moreThe Botanic Gardens
The Botanic Gardens are always a good idea, and even better when the sun is shining. We walked all around the flower beds and through the green houses taking in the beautiful colours and smells of fresh flowers in bloom. To finish off a wonderful afternoon we stopped...
read moreTLC Oscars 2018
On Thursday 31st May 2018 TLC Maynooth rolled out their red carpet and hosted the first ever TLC Oscars. It was a star studded event with all of the staff and resident actors and actresses from each of the films in attendance along with their families and colleagues...
read moreTLC Santry May 2018 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry is delighted to announce Caroline Roe as our May 2018 Employee of the Month. Caroline was a year working in TLC Santry in March this year. Since commencing here as a housekeeper, Caroline has been a happy and joyful team player. She cheers us up just by...
read moreTLC Santry – April Employee of the Month
TLC Santry is delighted to announce Sarah Lynch - HCA as our Employee of the Month. Sarah is very dedicated, pleasant and hard working. We received a very heart-warming message from an anonymous caller from Beaumont Hospital, who spoke highly about Sarah’s care and...
read morePhoenix Park
What fabulous weather we had for our trip to the Phoenix Park. Andre our driver knows the park inside out, so after our scenic journey around the park stopping off at some lovely parts, he knew the best place to go to catch a glimpse of some reindeer. We found a...
read moreTullamore D.E.W Distillery
Our trip to Tullamore D.E.W distillery was a blast from the past to the future. We all enjoyed shots of whiskey and enjoyed the historical experience just as much. On the way home we stopped at a near-by restaurant for a lovely meal. A great day was had!
read moreTLC Santry March Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Andre Gontaru as our March Employee of the Month. Andre is a valued TLC employee who has worked with the company for over 8 years. Andre has always been an important part of TLC Santry but excelled himself in successfully keeping...
read moreTLC Santry February Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Lindsey Burke as our February Employee of the Month. Lindsey has been a valued Health Care Assistant for the last five years and to our delight has moved from part-time to full-time. Lindsey wins this award because she is...
read moreTLC Valentines Day Prom
The Love of dancing was in the air at TLC Maynooth where the very first TLC Valentine’s Day Prom was hosted. Couples from each centre came along with their supporters and competed in our Ballroom Dance competition in the hope of being crowned King and Queen. The...
read moreJanuary 2018 Employee of the Month
TLC Santry are delighted to announce Andreea Dandu as our Employee of the month. Andreea has been working with TLC for over two years as a Domestic Assistant. Andreea is very approachable and is always flexible in her role. Her calm attitude and willingness to help...
read moreTrishaw Bike Donation from Hidden Hearing
On Monday 13th November 2017, TLC Nursing Home Group CEO Noel Mulvihill was delighted to accept the generous donation of a Trishaw Bike from Stephen Leddy, Managing Director of Hidden Hearing. The Trishaw is a specially adapted bike that will allow staff to bring...
read moreBloom Phoenix Park 2017
Huge congratulations to all involved in this years Bloom which took place in the Phoenix Park. TLC are delighted to accept the Silver Medal for our Dementia Garden which we are so proud to have had the opportunity to work on. Many thanks to all those involved,...
read moreMay 4th – Alzheimers Tea Day
ALZHEIMER TEA DAY All our TLC / CCC Nursing Homes are hosting an Alzheimer Tea Day on Thursday May 4th 2017. People living with Dementia and their families are welcome to call into our centres anytime from 12 pm - 5 pm for a cup of tea, a cake and a chat! We are...
read moreNow Hiring
TLC are currently recruiting for a full time and relief Kitchen Porter based in our TLC Santry Centre. Interested applications should send their CV to emma.garrigan@tlccentre.ie or call 01-8628080 for more...
read moreDarkness into Light Walk 2017
Suicide prevention is a subject close to many of our hearts. At TLC we are very proud to support Pieta house by joining the Darkness into Light walk on May 6th €20.00 registration fee is required, however, Chairman Michael Fetherston and CEO Noel Mulvihill will...
read moreSantry’s Mens Club
This month a few of our green fingered men helped plant some flowers in the garden to brighten it up in preparation for the fabulous Summer we are all expecting. We had a great afternoon, thanks to the Brilliant Brian, and Remarkable Robert who shared their...
read moreResidents Christmas Party
Our residents Christmas party was a great success with so much happening, there was fun for all our family and friends. The highlight of the day of course was Santa’s arrival, coming in on a beautiful wooden sleigh. The afternoon was filled with songs and dance, music...
read moreWorld Physio Day
On the 8th of September we celebrated World Physio Day.
read moreBirds of Prey
During last month we heard our local pet shop was having a birds of prey demonstration where we got to see some fantastic birds.
read moreTLC Santry Resident’s/Family BBQ
TLC Santry would like to thank all family and friends of Residents who joined us on Sunday 10th of July for our Annual BBQ.
read moreTLC SANTRY’S RESIDENT/FAMILY BBQ
TLC Santry would like to invite you to our annual summer BBQ, details...
read moreReleasing Balloons
It was the end of Nursing Homes Week and to mark this, we released some balloons in front of the building.
read moreSTAFF WELLBEING DAY AT TLC SANTRY
We had a great day in TLC Santry recently for Staff Wellbeing Day. We tried to approach the day from the perspective of staff appreciation and health improvement.
read moreTHE OPENING OF THE 1916 EXHIBITION
Upon the opening of the 1916 Exhibition, we had lots of pictures of famous people of the 1916 Rising adorning the walls of TLC.
read moreSING ALONG WITH THE DON (Director of Nursing)
We do love a good sing-song here at TLC Santry…
read moreJameson Distillery
One of our Wednesday trips was to the Jameson Distillery in Smithfield.
read moreTLC Santry Extend Thanks to Families & Friends
We wish all of our residents, families and friends a very merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Thank you to those families and friends who joined us for a fantastic day of music and celebration at our Residents Christmas Party on Sunday 20th of December. We had a...
read moreIT’S CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME!
Sunday the 20th of December is the date not to be missed at TLC Santry.
read moreRIVER LIFFEY CRUISE
We recently took a tour on the River Liffey Cruise boat where we experienced the heart of historic Dublin from the scenic vantage point of the River Liffey.
read moreHALLOWEEN 2015 AT TLC SANTRY
"Double, double, toil and trouble"...join us if you dare! Click on the link below for a full list of Halloween events at TLC Santry Haloween Schedule - Santry
read moreBowling Trip
We really do have some very good bowlers here at TLC Santry, as discovered on a recent trip to a local bowling alley.
read moreTLC GROUP STAFF SPORTS DAY
Well the laugh we all had at our TLC Group Staff Sports Day and BBQ last month; the games were of utmost amusement for the onlookers, not to mention the contestants!
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