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Our residents and also our staff are at the core of Glenaulin’s award-winning person-centered approach.

The ‘home from home’ feeling is something we take pride in and everyone works as a team to make this possible at our Nursing Home.

12/10/2026

💭 A Little Wisdom from Our Residents

We had great fun with a very special reminiscence activity here at Glenaulin Nursing Home recently. Our Activities Coordinators invited our Residents to share a little about their younger days, and some of the wisdom they have gathered along the way.

Jimmy, Nora, Ellen, Joseph, Brigid and Patricia took a trip down memory lane, recalling what they once wanted to be, the lives they went on to lead, and offering some words of advice for the generations coming after them. 🥰

And there were some gems👏

💛 Ellen’s advice: “Be careful, look out for yourself and your family, and do the best you can.”
💭 Brigid, who became an art teacher, remembers that when she was young she wanted to be a ballet dancer, and advises us to “always think twice.”
⚽ Jimmy dreamed of becoming a football player but went on to work in a factory. His best piece of advice? “Keep your mouth closed” 😂 We think Jimmy may know a thing or two🥰
💰 And Joseph kept things practical with some timeless advice: “Save money for the future.”

From careers dreamed about to lives actually lived, it was lovely to hear our Residents reminisce and share their stories. ❤️

After all, who better to give us a little life advice than those with so many years of experience behind them?

❤️ ❤️

08/10/2026

Brida, our movie star sharing a wonderful Story - Thank you Karl from The Story Snug

05/10/2026

Out & About with Glenaulin Nursing Home 🚗☕🍺

Our Residents have been enjoying some lovely outings recently: Good food, good company and plenty of conversation 😊

🍽️ Ladies who lunch

Connie, Nancy, Patricia and Rose enjoyed a lovely trip to The Coach House in Palmerstown with our Activities Coordinators, Tara and Kelly.

After a beautiful lunch and coffee, there was still time for a little walk and, of course, a trip to the shops 🛍️☕ A really enjoyable day out for the ladies.

🍺 Meanwhile, it was time for a pint for the gentlemen 🍺

Activities Coordinator Tara accompanied Joseph and Micheal for a relaxing afternoon at The West County Hotel, where they enjoyed a pint and a good chat.

Football was naturally among the topics of conversation ⚽, along with memories of playing conkers and some stories from the good old days. 😊

Two very different outings, but both about something we really value at Glenaulin: getting out, enjoying familiar pastimes and spending time together. ❤️

30/09/2026

When Karl from The Story Snug got in touch to ask if our residents had any stories worth sharing for future generations to cherish, our answer was simple…

“Tons of them!”

And what a special day it turned out to be.

Karl arrived at Glenaulin in his incredible 1970s vintage caravan, transformed into a recording studio, ready to capture our residents' memories and stories.

Our very own movie stars Michael, Brida, Dympna, Ellen, Rose and Patricia stepped into the spotlight and brought their memories to life.

There were stories that made us giggle, stories that brought a tear to the eye, and stories that reminded us just how much history, experience and life is held within the walls of Glenaulin.

Karl and our Activity Coordinator Dana were completely taken by the stories they heard, as each one was unique, personal and completely real.

These aren't just stories from the past. They are pieces of family history, community history and Irish life that deserve to be remembered and cherished by generations to come.

A huge thank you to Karl from Story Snug Ireland for creating such a wonderful opportunity for our residents to share their memories and become the storytellers of their own history.

Because every life has a story. And every story is worth remembering.

28/09/2026

🥐 Good company, good conversation… and a tasty treat at Glenaulin Nursing Home 😊 where there has been plenty happening with our residents enjoying a lovely mix of activities together.

👩‍🍳 First up – baking 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Nancy, Rose, Connie and Ann joined Activities Coordinator Dana for a busy baking session, making delicious vol-au-vents.

Of course, every good baking session needs willing taste testers 😋 Annie was among those happy to sample the finished results – and the verdict was that the ladies had done a great job 😋👏

The wonderful smells from the kitchen were almost as enjoyable as the tasting afterwards. 🥐👏

🃏 Meanwhile, our Gentlemen’s Club has been enjoying some quality time together.

Michael, Tony, Jack, Jimmy, Joe and James enjoyed catching up and chatting about old times and sport, as well as a few games of cards and ping pong.

Activities Coordinator Dana and Nurse Jisha joined in too, making it a very enjoyable get-together.

At Glenaulin, our Activities Programme is about much more than keeping busy. It is about friendship, conversation, sharing interests, having fun and creating enjoyable moments together. 💬😊

23/09/2026

A very special celebration took place at Glenaulin Nursing Home as we celebrated Enid’s incredible 100th birthday

What a wonderful milestone and a truly special occasion to mark with family, friends and everyone here at Glenaulin. Enid was surrounded by lots of love, smiles and beautiful memories as she celebrated her very special day.

There were flowers, birthday wishes, a beautiful cake, a glass of bubbly and, of course, a fabulous 100th birthday sash and crown for our birthday girl.

We were delighted to share this wonderful occasion with Enid and those who came along to celebrate with her.

Happy 100th Birthday, Enid!
Wishing you a day filled with happiness, laughter and lots of lovely memories. What an amazing achievement - 100 years young🎂🎈

21/09/2026

🎉 Happy 85th Birthday Tony 🎉

A very special celebration at Glenaulin Nursing Home on Thursday last as our wonderful resident Tony celebrated his 85th birthday 🎂🥳🎈

There were plenty of birthday wishes, smiles and, of course, cake as Tony marked his special day surrounded by friends and our Glenaulin team.

🎊 At Glenaulin, we love celebrating each of our residents’ birthdays and making sure their special day is recognised and enjoyed.

A very Happy 85th Birthday to Tony from everyone at Glenaulin Nursing Home. We hope you enjoyed every minute of your celebrations 🎂🎉🥳

17/09/2026

A wonderful afternoon at The National Concert Hall for some of our Glenaulin Nursing Home Residents recently.

The theme was “Seasons of Sinatra” & “Ode to Autumn,” featuring a beautiful selection of music chosen to create a mellow, autumnal atmosphere, with Sean Hession bringing the timeless Sinatra sound to life.

Sean was accompanied by a wonderful three-piece jazz group:
🎹 Myles Drennan – piano
🎻 Dave Fleming – double bass
🥁 Tom Dunne – drums

📸 Pictured enjoying the occasion are our residents Elizabeth and Christiana, together with Activities Coordinator Teij.

Outings like this are such an important part of life at Glenaulin Nursing Home – getting out and about, enjoying new experiences and, of course, sharing some music and good company.

A big thank you to Teij for accompanying our residents and helping to make it such an enjoyable day.

❤️

14/09/2026

What better way to enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon than with a trip to Phoenix Park?

Our residents Rita, Rose, Michael, Bridget, Louisa, Marion and Patricia enjoyed a wonderful day out, accompanied by Activity Coordinators Dana and Giannina, with a very special helping hand from Sarah from An Garda Síochána , who kindly organised the Garda bus ride for us.

Our afternoon began with a lovely stroll through the exceptionally well-kept fruit and vegetable gardens, taking in the beautiful autumn colours and enjoying a little inspiration from nature.
Then it was time for a well-earned tea, coffee and scones break — because no day out is complete without a cuppa and something delicious!

We continued our adventure with a stroll through the Phoenix Park Museum and Exhibition, before heading to what turned out to be the highlight of the afternoon — a wonderful bike ride with Stephen, who volunteers with Cycling Without Age - Ireland Fingal.

The smiles said it all! It was such a lovely opportunity to get out, enjoy the fresh air and experience Phoenix Park from a different perspective.

🌟 Our biggest and warmest thanks go to Sarah and Stephen, whose kindness and generosity helped make this special afternoon possible, and to Dana and Giannina for organising and accompanying our residents throughout the day.

Days like this create memories that stay with us long after we return home. ❤️🍂

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Phoenix Park adventure such a wonderful one! 🌳

10/09/2026

💬 Stories Worth Sharing at Glenaulin Nursing Home

Every life has a story to tell — and at Glenaulin Nursing Home, we had the privilege of listening to some very special ones recently. ❤️

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful and lively discussion with Karl, who is involving them in his ‘Story Worth Sharing’ project.

There was laughter, there were a few tears, and there were fascinating memories of times gone by as Connie, Michael, Jack, Joseph, Bridget, Ann, Peggy, Jim, Lili and Brida shared stories and experiences from their lives and from Ireland’s past.

These memories are part of who our residents are — stories of family, community, work, friendship, changing times and experiences that deserve to be heard and preserved for the generations that follow. 💬📖

A huge thank you to Karl for creating the opportunity for our residents to tell their stories. It was inspiring to listen to them, and we are already looking forward to continuing our involvement with ‘Story Worth Sharing’.

Because sometimes the best history isn't found in a book — it's told by the people who lived it. ❤️

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Old Lucan Road
Dublin
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Telephone

+35316264677

Website

https://www.gracehealthcare.ie/our-homes/glenaulin-nursing-home

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