UCC Nursing & Midwifery Scholarly Impact Report 2022

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CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, UCC

PART A: TEACHING, CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY AND PRACTICE, AWARDS

Céilí Night for School of Nursing and Midwifery International Students International students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM) enjoyed a great evening of dancing, socialising and overall fun recently at a Céilí in The Mini Rest, Main Campus, UCC. Over60students, aswell as recentgraduates, attendedandparticipated. There was also a great turn out from SONM staff. All stepped out with gusto and made a memorable evening of music and mirth. The traditional music was supplied by Uilleann Ceoil whose member, Ann Foley, UCC Library, ably taught the steps to many dances including the Walls of Limerick, the Siege of Ennis, Polkas and Shoe the Donkey. There was great laughter to be heard learning these. One student, Colette Sweeney, BSc Nursing Studies joined the Céilí Band with her tin whistle and added to the enjoyment of the night. We were also entertained with Irish dancing from Maria O’Shea, SONM Lecturer, daughter Niamh and her friend Leah. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to take a break from studies and assignments. They highlighted that it was an important event in helping them to socialise with each other as well as enjoy some nice food and experience Irish culture.