Was there from 5 o'clock with my son. Loads of people came in after him and were were seen by a doctor even though I had a doctors letter stating my son's situation. I was still there waiting at 9 o'clock. Nurse was very rude, said my son wasn't serious enough, so I had to walk out after going to the nurse twice...just had enough.

Special note of thanks to John in ED and plastics Reg Rachel - your kindness was so much appreciated. John you were right!

Prof B.Bourke and team - gastro CNS Jo, Marian theatre staff, medical day ward nurses, student nurse and all staff.

Prof Fergal Quinn, consultant. Patricia (secretary), Liz (urology nurse) - caring for our child since birth, surgery to make her better, what else can we say. Marvellous department and a pleasure to deal with.

Nurses Olivia and Cherry on St Joseph’s Ward were absolutely superb with my daughter and she just loved them.

My 6 month old baby girl was given 12 hours to live in 2011 after being diagnosed with group B strep meningitis. It was like a real life nightmare. When myself and my partner were called to a meeting in ICU to be given the awful news there were a lot of doctors and nurses in the room. My world ended in that moment. There was one nurse called Anne who held her hand on my shoulder for the news and stayed with me and my partner until our families arrived. She was like an angel in disguise. Amazingly our little girl turned a corner and this same nurse told us it was unexplainable how our daughter was recovering. She said the doctors would take a step back as a higher power was at work and they didn't want to stand in the way. Her words and aura were so comforting and I have always believed she was sent to help us through that time. Miraculously our daughter made a full recovery and has only minor ongoing issues to deal with now. She is a happy healthy 7 year old who loves life. We never seen nurse Anne again but can honestly say we never would have got through those moments without her and we are so grateful she was with us.

Cardiac Day Ward, Dr Orla Franklin.

The staff in PICU were amazing, especially PICU consultant Suzanne Crowe! She is a gifted and kind doctor and we are so grateful for having met her.

ED team. Surgical day care nurses. Mr Kennedy and team. Anaesthetist and theatre staff, porters.

The team on the surgical day ward were five stars, from Elaine the nurse to the surgery team, top notch, could not have asked for better, thank you very much.

Dr Michael Fitzgerald

Dr Miriam Smith in A&E. She is a fantastic doctor.

Dr Michael in Accident and Emergency - without your kindness, compassion and commitment to our son we no doubt would have been facing a rather different outcome. We are so thankful for your gentleness and willingness to operate when necessary, for our sons quick treatment and for all the aftercare and advise you so kindly offered.

Prof Quinn, his secretary Patricia and his nurse Liz.

I would like to thank Sean, AnneMaire and Lorna who are the nursing staff in A&E, beautiful people who helped me as much as they could. I am very grateful.

Nurse Orlaith on the surgical day ward was so friendly and went out her way to help in anyway she could. We were so blessed to have her as our nurse. :)

All of the staff in the Children's Heart Ward, we will never forget or be able to express out thanks to how they looked after us and our baby girl. Also nurses in ICU were equally as incredible.

Prof Fergal Quinn and his wonderful secretary Patricia. Care and knowledge and compassion of these two people are outstanding. Never to be forgotten. More should follow their example.

There was a nurse called Sarah on St. Peter's ward who was very good.

Day surgery ward level 1, all staff.

Our Lady's ward - all staff there very friendly and helpful and looked after my daughter with great care, can't thank ye enough.

Becca.

From the first point of contact with Susan, Dr Reardon's secretary. It made a difficult visit much easier.

Prof Quinn and his surgical team also his secretary Patricia. The nurses on St Peter's ward.

Prof F Quinn

Dr Fergal Quinn and his secretary Patricia. The service was brilliant, both really lovely caring people. My baby is having surgery soon, which has us nervous, but yet confident that she will be fine. I wanted to hug these two lovely people.

Mr Fergal Quinn offers children an exceptional level of care. He and his team operate in an extremely child AND parent friendly manner, the likes of which I have not experienced elsewhere.

All staff and nurses on St Peter's ward, Aine Kennedy Dietician, Sinead Monaghan SLT Dept, Dr Kutty and her team.

Dr MacDermott, Dr Kileen, nurses Deirdre and Dereck. Play specialist and nurses on St Michael's Ward. Phlebotmy nurses. Outstanding dedication to making me feel better physically and mentally.

Everyone in CHC, PICU1,2, HDU is amazing. The care was great. My son was looked after all the time even with me being there full time. Everyone was 100% at their best. Surgical team was always reachable and friendly.