Limerick woman announced as a regional winner of Carer of the Year Awards

A CARER from Limerick has been announced as a regional winner of the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards 2025. 

Helen Collopy received the award for her compassion, high standards in caring, and her dedication to her work. 

Attended by family, friends, and Comfort Keepers colleagues, Helen received her official award at a recent event held in Croke Park to celebrate the 2025 Regional Carer of the Year Winners – she was chosen as one of ten finalists from around the country.

Helen, from Limerick City, has been caring for 16 years with Comfort Keepers. She became a carer initially to look after her in-laws until they both passed away. 

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Helen Collopy said; “I am honoured to receive this recognition for helping my Limerick clients to stay in their own home and familiar surroundings for as long as possible. I’m also grateful to my colleagues and my family who have supported me throughout my career. I love working at Comfort Keepers and making a positive impact on my clients’ day-to-day living, and always listening to what’s important to them.”

Collette Gleeson, CEO of Comfort Keepers, said; “This annual celebration is a really important opportunity for us to honour the incredibly hardworking and passionate members of our teams and for our winners to connect. Helen is a natural carer, bringing compassion to any setting and putting people at ease. She is a fabulous ambassador for Comfort Keepers and a very deserving regional winner.”

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.