Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter

School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick – December 15, 2025 Sigma Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter proudly celebrated its Induction Ceremony and Masterclass at the University of Limerick on December 15th. The event brought together members, inductees, and guests for an inspiring afternoon of learning and recognition. The ceremony opened with a warm address from Dr. Liz Wescott, President of Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing. Dr. Wescott generously shared her time and insights, welcoming inductees and members while inviting all to embrace Sigma’s Call to Action 2025–2027: “Lead Together – Our Voice, Our Value, Our Impact, across our global communities, across nursing, and across Sigma.” Following this, attendees enjoyed a thought-provoking Masterclass delivered by Ms. Catriona Ahern, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at University Hospital Limerick. Ms. Ahern shared her expertise on Heart Disease, Modifiable Risk Factors, and Cardiac Rehabilitation, sparking lively discussion and engagement among participants. The highlight of the day was the Induction Ceremony, led by Chapter President Dr. Liz Kingston and Vice-President & Chapter Secretary Dr. Jill Murphy, as they proudly welcomed sixteen new members into the chapter. Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter extends heartfelt thanks to the board and committee members, our new members and their families, and all chapter members who travelled to join us for this special celebration. We also wish to acknowledge and thank everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this day possible, whose dedication and support ensured its success.

Congratulations to newly elected Sigma President, Professor Liz Westcott, DCM, MSc, DipMan, RGN who makes history as the first UK nurse to lead SIGMA. Under her leadership Professor Westcott advocates for Leading Together and elevating our Voice, advancing our Value and expanding our Impact as nurses. Congratulations to Marie Louise Luking who was re-elected as SIGMA’s Europe Regional Co-Ordinator. Much appreciation to Eliabeth Weathers as outgoing Director on Sigma Board of Directors for all her contributions internationally and nationally to the Irish Chapter. Wishing ongoing success to Thomas Kearns sitting as Director on the Sigma Board of Directors  (2025-2027) and to Nicola Cornally who sits on the leadership succession committee. Liz Kingston and Jill Murphy represented the Irish Chapter at SIGMA's 48th Biennial Convention. Highlights included and thanks to SIGMA Headquarters who hosted a visit to their headquarters and an opportunity to link in with both US and European colleagues.

Are you interested in hearing more about or joining Sigma’s “Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter”? Sigma, Omega Epsilon at-Large Chapter and School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick  were delighted to host an online Masterclass recently. Tune in to this video if you would like to know more about Sigma Nursing and membership of the Ireland Chapter (branch) of Sigma Nursing, called Omega Epsilon at-Large. The School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick who hosted this online event was incorporated into Sigma in 2021. Hear from the Mr Lucas Davis CEO of Sigma and Dr Elizabth Weathers, member of Sigma's International Board of Directors and founding Past President of the only Ireland chapter of Sigma, Omega Epsilon at-Large.

Our Chapter will soon include University College Dublin (UCD) in our Chapter at Large model.  We are very much looking forward to their incorporation and planned induction ceremony due to take place on 14th April 2023. Click here for further details.