Friends Of WKCH

About Us

We are a charity based in Dingle Co Kerry.
Our aim is to assist in improving the quality of life of residents in WKCH.


Our Members

James Greany

A local entrepreneur from Dingle hoping to share his experience with Friends of WKCH to support the local community.   

Nina Long

My Mam is inpatient at West Kerry Community Hospital. The care & love she is receiving inspired me to join the committee.

Anne Long

A semi but never retired health care worker hoping to give back to the community 😁

Grainne Collins

Originally from Co.Meath and settled in Dingle. Designer /Ex Business Owner. Hoping to help improve quality of life for the elderly in our community.

Tommy Brosnan

Health care assistant in WKCH. I love my job and working with the residents.

MacDara Daly

 I am very keen to help this venture, and to use my years experience helping it to be a success,   and so benefit those who are are often forgotten by society.

Margie Lynch

Retired SHB/HSE Official - involved in the Acute & Community Services.

Diarmuid Begley

A local farmer. Interested in football and traditional music.

Eileen O'Connor

Hoping to help make the positive changes needed, for the elderly in our local community.

Patricia Williams

Retired secondary school teacher from PCD

Seán Ó Catháin

Retired teacher. Does some sheep farming. Interested in Gaelic football. Likes cycling and walking.

Susan Ní Churnáin

Susan Ní Churnáin lives and works in West Kerry and has a keen interest in community development and is a committed volunteer on a number of structures locally. She serves as a member of Coiste Forbartha Halla na Feothanaí , she's also spent two years serving as the secretary of Cumann Caide Ban Chorca Dhuibhne and spent two years as Chairperson of the Parent's Council at PCD. She looks forward to bringing some of her expertise to Friends Of WKCH.