Miah Dennehy

**Hecko** · 20/08/2007, 9:09 AM

Just saw a headline in the Star this morning that Miah Dennehy is critical in hopsital in Cork after a suspected assault outside a pub in Mayfield. Real Cork legend. Hope that he pulls through.

**Risteard** · 20/08/2007, 9:41 AM

Just heard it on the radio and I'm disgusted.
Scumbags.
Get well soon Miah.

**bellavistaman** · 20/08/2007, 9:41 AM

Disgrace. get well soon miah

**Risteard** · 20/08/2007, 1:42 PM

Just for anyone interested, Miah was taken out of intensive care last night/ this morning.
That's some relief.

**bellavistaman** · 20/08/2007, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by Risteard

Just for anyone interested, Miah was taken out of intensive care last night/ this morning.
That's some relief.

Good to hear.Good friend of my dads . I remember him from when he worked in Jury's car park, sound fella.

**SunnySweeney** · 24/08/2007, 3:43 PM

That's great news.

Legend is a word that's easily thrown about these days but Miah is a true all time Cork LOI legend.

**Risteard** · 24/08/2007, 11:27 PM

Tannoy man gave a mention and wished the best at the RSC tonight . . . . . . . . . . . which was nice.

**alansmithccfc** · 25/08/2007, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by Risteard

Tannoy man gave a mention and wished the best at the RSC tonight . . . . . . . . . . . which was nice.

In between lashings of your so vein

Good to hear theres an improvement

**NY Hoop** · 30/08/2007, 12:51 PM

According to today's cark examiner he is still in critical condition and of last night was fighting for his life.

Get well soon Miah.

KOH

**yiddo** · 06/11/2007, 1:54 PM

Miah may have to wait a year for rehab treatment
By DENISE O�DONOVAN
FORMER Irish soccer aceMiah Dennehy could have to wait up to 12 months to receive specialist rehab
treatment following his serious head injuries.
Miah � who was assaulted outside the Fob and Gill in Mayfield on August 17 � has completed treatment
for his injuries at Cork University Hospital. He recently travelled to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire
for an assessment on his long term injuries.
According to a close family member of the former soccer player for the Republic of Ireland, who is still under care at Cork
University Hospital (CUH), his family was told he would have to join a six to 12-month waiting list for the country�s only rehabilitation clinic.
They were advised to put Miah in a nursing home to receive around-the-clock care. Miah is described as
being stable but completely unaware of his surroundings.
�The whole family is very frustrated. He�s very bad at the moment. He still thinks he�s working in Jurys. He�s
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**drinkfeckarse** · 06/11/2007, 2:06 PM

What a shame. Fcukin yobs.

**A face** · 06/11/2007, 6:09 PM

I swear to god, i'm raging now reading that. I knew him fairly well to talk to, worked with his brother at one stage and he was a great character. Hope it all goes well for him.

**depor** · 11/11/2007, 11:59 PM

the people that did that are animals.

**soccerc** · 12/11/2007, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by A face

I swear to god

Don't blame the NRH. They are outstanding professional multi disciplinary service providers and I can't speak highly enough of the medics, nurses, physios, occupational and speech therapists.

Like much of the health service they are grossly underfunded, this year by as much as 40% of the budget they requested. AFAIK they've had to close one ward and restrict admissions to others until Jan 08.

They assess each individual prior to admission and prioritise each patient according to their need for services.The budget deficit means they cannot cater for everyone who may need admission. Some will have lower priority for Rehab and accordingly will be further down the list.

I am aware that the consultants are not happy with the current situation but recent events at Portlaoise and cancer service have seen them not as newsworthy. The lack of facilities/budget for intensive rehabilitation from physical or brain damage is not as emotive for the majority of our population.