Originally qualifying as a nurse in the UK, Deirdre worked in A&E, & hospice care. She then spent nearly 2 years with GOAL in Africa working in a leper colony in a slum area outside Khartoum and also in Darfour with victims of famine and war. In Africa she first came across complementary methods of healing.
Following this time Deirdre studied many areas of holistic and complementary medicine including: Reflexology, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy massage, Reiki, Ear candling, Tuina, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Homoeopathy.
Deirdre also gained valuable experience studying higher level Pharmacology and anatomy & physiology whilst working in the pharmaceutical industry for 9 years & has studied in China, London, Cork, Dublin, India and Sri Lanka.
Deirdre set up her first clinic in 1997, practicing Acupuncture Homoeopathy and Chinese Herbal medicine in Glanmire Co Cork. Over the years Deidre has formulated “The Homeopathic Breast healing cream”. “The Homeopathic Nappy rash cream”, “The Homeopathic burn cream” & “The Homeopathic wound healing cream” which can be obtained from Robin Hill clinic directly. www.robinhill.ie
Robin Hill Clinic was established in 2005 soon after she developed a B&B. Robin Hill House is a Grade 2 listed Victorian property and over the years Deirdre has created an award winning Guest House which has achieved 4* Failte Ireland rating. Robin Hill has received many accolades over the years and was nominated as one of Cork’s Friendliest businesses on a number of occasions!
Robin Hill serves the best Victorian Afternoon tea in Cork according to guest feedback.
There are at present 6 bedrooms in the beautiful old house and a charming wooden cabin on the grounds which is pet friendly. She has plans to build another wooden cabin in the near future.
Deirdre continues to be innovative and progressive despite the Pandemic! She comes from a family of successful business people so it is in her genes! The fruits of her work are many. She has great energy and vision.
July 2020 saw the opening of Robin Hill’s Tapas Restaurant & Takeaway at weekends on a Friday & Saturday which is a very cosy & popular spot serving good wine and tasty Tapas.
