Ollie Canning presents signed hurley to hospice patient Cyril Daly

Recently, Ollie Canning came to Galway Hospice to present a signed hurley to Cyril Daly from Ballinasloe.  Cyril is an avid follower of Galway hurling and a huge admirer of the Canning family’s contribution to Galway hurling over the years.  Pictured are (l-r): Deborah Mullen (Chartered Physiotherapist), Seamus Canning (who made the hurley), Mari Gallagher (Director of Nursing), Breda Casserly (Pastoral Care), Dr Ita Harnett (Consultant in Palliative Medicine), and Ollie Canning, presenting the hurley to Cyril Daly (centre, front).

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