Taking to Twitter, her son Aengus shared a selfie alongside his mother as she kept up to date on the local goings on in the Westmeath Independent.
“I was going nowhere but it meant everything at the time. Happened to see your Mam and you leaving a hospital one evening weeks back. Another heartfelt message read: "Good to see your Mam looking really well again. I didn't realise she was ill, glad to hear she's back on her feet. She released her memoir a year later in 2012. Thanks for all the good wishes, prayers and support, we really appreciate it."
Her son and Westmeath Councillor Aengus shared an update on the former TD's health.
The 85 year old, who is convalescing in Dublin, is determined to build back up her strength and get home. A former Longford-Westmeath TD is on the road to recovery after contracting sepsis. Her son and Westmeath Councillor Aengus shared an update on the former TD's health.
Former Fianna Fáil deputy leader Mary O'Rourke is now out of hospital and recuperating at home after a lengthy stay.
She is now recuperating in Dublin surrounded by her two sons, Aengus and Fergal, and their families. Aengus revealed: 'Thank you for all the messages of support and prayers for Mam. They became the first brother and sister in Irish history to serve in the same cabinet.
Mary's son Aengus shared the news that the former Fianna Fail politician has made a great recovery in recent weeks and was well enough to be discharged home ...
Happened to see your Mam and you leaving a hospital one evening weeks back. Another heartfelt message read: "Good to see your Mam looking really well again. I didn't realise she was ill, glad to hear she's back on her feet. Another said: "Delighted to hear this. Please give her my best!" The tweet garnered more than 6,000 ‘likes’ and hundreds of comments.