Broadcaster Ronan Collins opens state-of-the-art hearing aid suite in Limerick

RTÉ PRESENTER Ronan Collins joined staff at a hearing aid clinic in Limerick to launch their new purpose-built hearing aid fitting suite, which is the first of its kind in Ireland.

The new suite at Fergusons Hearing Aid Clinic in Limerick city recreates sounds people would hear in their daily life to help them learn what aids are best for them.

Fergusons specialises in helping people overcome their hearing problems, whether that is with a hearing aid or through another avenue.

Ronan Collins, RTÉ presenter and former professional drummer, said that minding your hearing is essential.

“An audiologist pointed out to me that people will notice you have a hearing problem much quicker than if you have a hearing aid.

“The confidence hearing aids provide are great. And the technology is fantastic.

“A pal of mine told me he can listen to his music through his hearing aids and focus in on the voice of those speaking to him in noisy places.

“He can also turn the hearing aids off if someone is waffling”.

Cian Daly, a hearing aid audiologist, said that it is important to make sure their new hearing aids are fitted and tuned to meet all the sounds in their daily lives.

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“Within this new suite, we recreate those challenging listening environments you experience at work, in public places, restaurants or while driving.

“This allows us to adjust your hearing aids to make sure you are getting the optimum benefit in those real-world environments before you leave our centre.”

A long-time customer of the team said she always had a great experience of working with them.

“After you get the hearing aid, the follow-up service is excellent. They have really helped me, they are terrific”.

Mr Patrick O’Leary, hearing aid audiologist, says the team enjoys Fergusons’ independence, allowing for the prescribing and recommending of the most appropriate hearing aids irrespective of the manufacturer.

“17% of the population have hearing problems. That’s almost as many as those with sight problems. Most hearing loss occurs gradually, so the symptoms are difficult to recognise.

“It may begin by asking people to repeat themselves or turning up the volume on the TV. So, it’s important to get help.

“When you call into us, we do a full hearing assessment to establish what’s causing the problem.

“Sometimes clearing out a build-up of wax can solve the problem, or you may require a hearing aid to help you get your quality of life back again”.

Fergusons Hearing Aid Clinic, an independent family-owned hearing aid audiology practice, has been serving the people of Limerick and the Mid-West since 1967.

It is Ireland’s only Hearing Aid Audiology practice to be awarded the international AIHHP (Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals) Centre of Excellence.

Fergusons are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday on Catherine Street in Limerick city.

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