Breaking News: MRI Delivered to St Luke's Hospital

Following years of fundraising and campaigning, St Luke’s Hospital Carlow/Kilkenny is delighted that their new MRI scanner has been delivered onsite.

The MRI arrived today, Friday, 12th November. It’s exciting news for staff and patients of the hospital. 

According to Hospital Manager, Anne Slattery: “This is a really positive day for staff and patients of the hospital. I’m also delighted for the people of Kilkenny and Carlow. Their generosity has made today possible. I’m also incredibly grateful to The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital. Without their efforts raising an amazing €250,000 today wouldn’t be happening.” 

It’s expected that the MRI will be fully functional by mid-December. 

New MRI scanner has landed! Well done to all the teams involved in this installation this morning and to the Friends of St. Luke's Carlow Kilkenny and their fundraising for this valuable equipment @lukes_ck @SouthEastCH @IEHospitalGroup @HSELive pic.twitter.com/4YeiddZvCg

— St. Luke's General Hospital Carlow/Kilkenny (@lukes_ck) November 12, 2021

Some of the Kilkenny People stories on the campaign for an MRI

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Scepticism as HSE plan has no timeframe for MRI for Kilkenny

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