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Kathleen O’Sullivan, Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year with her daughter Hannah.
FAMILY Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year is Kathleen O’Sullivan from Portmagee.
This accolade recognises the exceptional dedication and commitment of family carers across the nation who provide vital care at home for loved ones with additional needs.
Kathleen is described as being an incredible and passionate individual who is constantly giving her time to help others. Kathleen, in particular, cares for her daughter Hannah who has cerebral palsy.
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Her family says that she is always caring for and doing so much for them. Living in a remote area of the county, they say they don’t have a wealth of resources, but Kathleen goes above and beyond in caring for her family.
Now in their 16th year, the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards continue to pay tribute to the remarkable work of over 500,000 family carers in Ireland who care for children or adults with additional needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges or addiction.
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Pictured are Kathleen O’Sullivan, Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year with her daughter Hannah.
About Family Carers Ireland:
Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 500,000+ family carers across the country who care for loved ones such as children or adults with additional needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, or addiction. It provides a range of services and supports for family carers through its Carer Support Centres nationwide and through its National Freephone Careline 1800 24 07 24. See www.familycarers.ie for more information.
