Bon Secours Hospital to provide specialist medical support to Dublin ladies football team as part of new partnership

The Bon Secours Hospital Dublin has been appointed as the official medical partner of the Dublin Senior Ladies Football team.

Under the agreement, the players will have rapid access to diagnostics including MRI, X-Ray and ultrasound and to relevant specialties amongst the hospital’s 140 medical and surgical consultants.

Pictured is Carla Rowe and Nicole Owens

Bon Secours Hospital Dublin will also contribute towards the funding of the team’s medical staff.

Commenting on the launch of the medical partnership, Mr Mike Tonery, CEO of the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin said:

“We are very proud to announce our support for this dynamic, progressive and successful four-successive All-Irelands champion team. As the official medical partner, we will be working closely with the DublinLGFA medical staff to assist them to keep the senior squad fit and healthy by providing players with access to our world-class healthcare facilities and wide team of specialists at our hospital in Glasnevin.“

The partnership has been agreed initially until 2024 and both the hospital and the team are keen to establish a longer term relationship.

Mike Tonery went on to say that: “Delivering healthcare excellence to patients from across Ireland requires team work and dedication and with so many of our staff and their families already firm supporters of the team, partnering with the DublinLGFA team is a fantastic way for the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin to be involved. Best of luck to the team on Saturday and for  the season ahead. We look forward to seeing the ladies and Dublin bringing even more silverware to Glasnevin in 2021.”

Also commenting on the announcement, Mick Bohan, Manager of the Dublin Senior Ladies Football team said:

“Quick access to diagnostics tests and scans plays a critical role in facilitating early diagnosis, rehabilitation and return to play. Having speedy access to these services and the range of specialists at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin will ensure that our players receive the best possible care and are back on the pitch as soon as possible. This is of particular importance this year with the season being so condensed and competitive. We look forward to the partnership continuing over the coming years.”