A packed Biddys O’Barnes hosted a retirement party for Donegal Town-based GP Alfie Mannion on Friday last.
The event celebrated Dr Mannion’s distinguished career and contributions to the community of Donegal at the Grove Medical Practice and beyond.
Dr. Alfie Mannion, known for his expertise, compassion, and dedication, spent decades serving the local community. His retirement marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. Friends, family, colleagues, and patients gathered to celebrate the occasion.
The evening featured speeches from Alfie’s daughter Laura, John Hayes, former Health Services Manager with the HSE, and Jennifer Glenn, Practice Nurse at The Grove Medical Practice. Their stories and reflections honoured Dr Mannion’s career and his impact on countless lives.
Dr Mannion and Family
John Coghlan, Alfie Mannion, and Connal Mac a Bhaird
Annette Myers, the Practice Manager, The Grove Medical Practice, said, “On behalf of Dr. Mannion’s staff, I would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all the medical personnel, friends, and patients who attended. It was a great turnout to celebrate a remarkable man as he retires from the practice.”
Attendees included Mayor Pauric Kennedy, former classmates Connal Mac a Bhaird and Dr John Coghlan, and former colleagues Dr Austin O’Kennedy, Dr John McHardy, Dr. Marie Drumgoole, Dr Michael Cooke, Dr Charlie Bourke, Dr Dara Scally and Dr Vinny Brett.
John Hayes, Pat Britton, Bernard Walsh and Alfie Mannion
Paul Gillespie, Mick and Sheila Cooke
Emily Mannion, Carmel Mannion, Alfie Mannion, David Mannion, Laura Mannion
Finola Lyons, Jennifer Glenn, Alfie Mannion, Beverly Huss, Annette Myers from The Grove Medical Practice with former colleague Vinny Brett