CARING Helen Collopy from Limerick City is one of the regional winners of this year’s Carer of the Year Awards, having been caring for 16 years with the Comfort Keepers home-care company.
Helen joined numerous Limerick-based carers from Comfort Keepers to be recognised for their contributions to helping people stay living independently in their own homes and communities as safely as possible, while maintaining connection, dignity, confidence, and joy.
Her fellow Limerick carer Noreen Enright was also presented with an award for 15 years of service at Comfort Keepers.
Comfort Keepers had much to celebrate on its recent National Day of Joy – a day in the calendar each year to celebrate all the simple, everyday moments that lift spirits and bring people closer together.
Collette Gleeson, CEO of Comfort Keepers, said that “what our teams do is much more than daily support, and the impact of our home care and support services on people around the country is profound”.
“This is why this annual celebration is such an important opportunity for us to honour the incredibly hardworking and passionate members of our teams.”
On the day, Comfort Keepers gave out special awards, as well as announcing Louth carer Mary Brennan as Comfort Keepers’ National Carer of the Year 2025.
As part of the National Day of Joy, Comfort Keepers teams delivered flowers to clients, and hosted parties in Comfort Keepers’ offices and in the homes of those they care for across Ireland.
The company also marked 20 years of home care and celebrated being named the All-Ireland Champion Home Care Company 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation for the second consecutive year.
