Ballyfermot

Cherry Orchard Hospital in Ballyfermot was built in 1953 as a fever hospital

This video is designed as a resource for primary and post-primary students up to Junior Certificate.

Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot

Imagine, school could be a health hazard before the 1960s!  In fact, anywhere a crowd gathered could be life-threatening. Infectious diseases such as TB and polio were very common in Ireland because children were not vaccinated against them. Read more »