Thanks to all the brave frontline workers who got us through 2020 - and here’s hoping the vaccine will allow us all to return to a normal life with human contact as soon as possible. Happy New Year!

On This Day 175 years ago UCC - then Queen's College Cork - was founded.

In 2021 we will celebrate our history, our diversity, and our shared ambition.

Thoughts are with those who can't be with their loved ones at this time & also all the great people who are working during the festive period - hopefully this time next year the only 'Bubbles' will we know of will either be in 'Glasses or Baths' #KeepStrong & #StaySafe

I am deeply humbled by the messages & calls from people which are all so much appreciated; of my many great memories, this day stands out, when earlier this year the Óglaigh na hÉireann 'Band 1st Brigade' played for the patients of St.Finbarrs Hospital - the tune seems appropriate too

Since I started working Cork University Hospitals 30 years ago I've met so many fantastic people, learned so much & have had incredible experiences; I would like to thank my colleagues past & present National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 & all others I've met on this journey;I leave with so many great memories, Kieran

CUH was delighted to welcome the Band of the 1st Southern Brigade this morning. The band led by Captain Brian Prendergast played outdoors and entertained patients staff and visitors. Well done to all. Kieran Henry Conor Deasy Óglaigh na hÉireann Brendan O'Reilly

Exciting news - the National Ambulance Service, in collaboration with UCC Medicine & Health will be commencing it's MSc Specialist Paramedic Practice (Advanced Paramedic) Programme this #September
@NasDirector Paul Reid HSE Ireland

The presence of Irish Naval Service P31 #LE Eithne in Cork City has been symbolic & supportive to all frontline staff over the past few months; today our NAS Cork Piper & Ambulance colleagues along with Emergency & Healthcare Services saluted her departure #ThankYou & #StaySafe

A new hope arrives in the country as we leave lockdown rte.ie/news/analysis-… via RTÉ

Great photo and an excellent initiative Kieran Henry HSE Ireland Cork University Hospitals @NasDirector Well done to all #nasteam

facebook.com/16091361123693… I am proud to say I took part here. ALL essential workers have been fantastic. Please share National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 Cork City Fire Brigade @corkcountyfire An Garda Síochána HSE Ireland Bus Éireann Irish Air Corps Irish Defence Forces Irish Naval Service Emergency Times

Really moving to read the inspiring stories of these lovely people of Ireland who unfortunately are no longer with us. Thanks to their families for sharing them at such a difficult time. Well done to The Irish Times for an excellent piece of journalism irishtimes.com/covid-19-lives…

Members of HSE Ireland National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 who took part in Pieta’s #DIL2020 #SunriseAppeal in #Kinsale , Co. #Cork , this morning. And what a sunrise it was! RTÉ News

Thank you Marymount and all the other hospitals, nursing homes & residential settings that welcomed our staff to carry out this important work; this is a difficult time for residents & staff and NAS Cork carried out their role in a professional empathetic manner #FantasticTeam

What a lovely gesture from the Óglaigh na hÉireann 'Band 1st Brigade' who played outside various wards throughout the grounds of St.Finbarrs Hospital, Cork so the patients & staff could hear some beautiful live music through their windows #HeartWarming - Thank you 🇮🇪

It has been an honour for me to support the tremendous NAS Cork 'family' especially during these challenging times. As ever it's a privilege to serve the people of Cork & beyond on behalf of National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑

Perhaps anyone thinking of having a small social gathering or making that non essential journey this weekend could hold on a little longer. The curve is flattening but we aren’t there yet. All these guys would really appreciate it! irishtimes.com/news/ireland/i…

Frontline healthcare sraff appreciate the efforts being made by everybody to #StayHome SaveLives during the #COVID19 outbreak. And if you appreciate their efforts, you will continue to do that — #StayHome . This is a message from them and from HSE Ireland to you this weekend. RTÉ News

Here are National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 staff based in 'East Cork' standing together whilst keeping their distance - the collegial spirit amongst them is superb as it is throughout our service. They will continue to respond to medical emergencies 24/7 and thank the public for adhering to measures