Tullamore's Vanessa Craven is the Regional Winner at the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards.
A Tullamore-based carer has been announced as a regional winner of the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards 2026.
Vanessa Craven received the award for her dedication and consistent high standards in caring. In the storied halls of Croke Park, and attended by family, friends, and colleagues, Vanessa was honoured at a special Comfort Keepers event to celebrate the 2026 Regional Carer of the Year Winners – she was chosen as one of 18 finalists from around the country.
Vanessa Craven, Regional Winner of the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards said:
“It truly is such a heartwarming honour. There is something so special about getting to help others. I’m welcomed everyday into the homes of people that have truly become like extended family, and I do my best to help all my clients to the best of my abilities. I have encountered some very special people and amazing work colleagues in a short space of time and I’m so grateful to our staff and management for this recognition.”
Comfort Keepers Ireland is an award-winning homecare and support service that helps people stay living independently in their own homes and communities as safely as possible while maintaining connection, dignity, confidence, and joy. The company has been operating for over 20 years and employs over 150 people at its hub in Tullamore.
Comfort Keepers has also been named the Business All-Star, All-Ireland Champion Home Care Company 2026. The company has achieved this accreditation three years in a row, reflecting its commitment to trusted care, professional excellence and supporting people with compassion.
Established in 2005, Comfort Keepers Ireland is an award-winning national homecare company. It works closely with the HSE, their clients, and their families to offer a full range of nurse-led, tailored homecare and support services for any individual, including older adults, who wants to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.
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