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10 - Commemorative plaques

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In Folder: SU - Saint Ultan's Hospital


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Bronze plaque with red and green lettering and celtic design, text in Irish reads 'Do cuireadh an teach ealadhan so ar bun tré féile Cumann na Croise Ceiltighe i Chicago 1923'. [Translation reads 'This trade/skill house was started through the generosity of the Celtic Cross Society in Chicago 1923'.]

1923

Brass plaque with the following inscription 'Saint Ultan's Infant Hospital. This surgical unit was erected in memory of Dr Kathleen Lynn, MB, FRCSI, a founder member of this hospital, by Kathleen Lynn Memorial Committee. This plaque was unveiled during the golden jubilee year, 1919-1969'

1969

Brass plaque, with decorative edging in blue, inscribed 'This out patient department has been equipped in memory of Countess Markiewicz for her great love of the children of Dublin and her ever gracious kindness to and interest in Teac Ultain [Saint Ultan's] 1931'

1931

Brass plaque commemorative Dorothy Price's contribution to Saint Ultan's and the fight against BCG. Plaque reads 'The opening of this B.C.G. Unit in June 1949 was due to the persevering efforts of Dr. Dorothy Price, physician in Saint Ultan's Infant Hospital, 1924 to 1954, and chairman of the National B.C.G. Committee on its first establishment. The sunblinds on the balcony overhead were presented as a memorial to her work for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis in children.'

[1954]

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