The Sunflower Children's Hospice

The Sunflower Children's Hospice The First Children’s Hospice to be built outside of Dublin. Located in Castlebar, Co. Care that's closer to home.

It will provide essential care for children with life-limiting illnesses & their families across eight counties on Ireland's Western seaboard CHY No. 10980

A sanctuary of care, closer to home. The Sunflower Children’s Hospice will be the first dedicated children’s hospice on Ireland's Western Seaboard. Mayo, it will provide respite, comfort, and a safe space for families across eight counties on

Ireland's Western seaboard. A place where children can be cared for with dignity and families can find support, hope, and glimmers of joy. Building on the success of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, which has already delivered two state-of-the-art hospices through community fundraising, this new project will extend care to the youngest and most vulnerable in our communities. OUR VISION
Together with our community, we are creating a legacy of love, compassion, and excellence. The Sunflower Children’s Hospice will ensure that no child or family faces their journey without support, dignity, and care. OUR MISSION
The Sunflower Children’s Hospice will provide free, specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families along Ireland’s Western Seaboard. We affirm life by treating every person with dignity, compassion, and respect, supporting both their physical and emotional needs. Our mission is to help patients live with comfort, meaning, and dignity to the end, while easing the journey for the families who love them. A key part of achieving this is to provide this care closer to home for the many families who need it along the Western Seaboard.

🎉 And the winner is...A huge congratulations to Deirdre McGarry who is the lucky winner of the Kaleidoscope Festival Fam...
16/06/2026

🎉 And the winner is...
A huge congratulations to Deirdre McGarry who is the lucky winner of the Kaleidoscope Festival Family Weekend Tickets! 🎶⛺

Deirdre, if you could send us a DM we will get your prize organised for you!

A massive thank you to Tibohine National School for such an amazing prize.

⏰ LAST FEW DAYS TO NOMINATE ⏰Nominations for the AIB Community Fund close this Friday, and we need your support to help ...
16/06/2026

⏰ LAST FEW DAYS TO NOMINATE ⏰

Nominations for the AIB Community Fund close this Friday, and we need your support to help us secure €20,000 in funding for the Sunflower Children's Hospice.

It only takes one minute to nominate, but your nomination could make a lasting difference for children and families across the west of Ireland.

👉 Visit: www.aib.ie/community-fund (link in bio)

Please complete the form using the following details:

📌 Charity Name: Sunflower Childrens Hospice
🆔 Charity Registration Number: 20029098
📍 Region: Connacht
🗂️ Social Theme: Other
Suggested wording for your nomination:
“The Sunflower Children’s Hospice will be Ireland’s first children’s hospice outside Dublin, providing vital care closer to home for children and families when they need it most.”

With just a few days left to nominate, every nomination truly counts. Please nominate before this Friday and share this post with your family and friends to help us spread the word 💛

A huge thank you to everyone at Aramark and University Hospital Limerick who supported the recent coffee morning in aid ...
15/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone at Aramark and University Hospital Limerick who supported the recent coffee morning in aid of The Sunflower Children’s Hospice.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of staff and supporters, an amazing €1,434.97 was raised to help bring this much-needed hospice service closer to reality.

We are especially grateful to Aramark Ireland and to Sheena Staunton, Eoin Hughes, Conor Nestor and Simon McGrath for their support in making the event such a success. Thank you also to Niamh O’Grady and the team at University Hospital Limerick for their support.

Every euro raised helps us move one step closer to providing vital care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families across the region.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and helped make the morning so special.

Left to right: Pictured (left to right): Conor Nestor, General Manager, Aramark UHL, Eoin Hughes, Regional Manager, Aramark, Catherine Murphy, Aramark, Sheena Staunton, Director of Operations, Aramark, Audrey Duffy, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Sunflower Children's Hospice, Niamh O’Grady, Director of Operational Services, University Hospital Limerick

15/06/2026

✂️💛 Meet Róisín and Cara, two of the bravest girls we know!

Sisters Róisín (8) and Cara (6) Doherty from Strokestown have just completed the very first Big Brave Cut for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, donating 12 inches of hair each to be made into a wig for a child experiencing hair loss while also raising vital funds for the hospice. 🌻

One big brave cut. Two amazing causes. Two extraordinary little girls. 💚

Would your little one like to take part? Email 📧 [email protected]

💛 Support their fundraiser here 👉 https://gofund.me/0f44e0ae2

12/06/2026

🎉 WIN a Family Ticket to Kaleidoscope Festival! 🎉
A huge thank you to Tibohine National School for kindly donating a Family Ticket to Kaleidoscope Festival for us to give away!

To be in with a chance of winning:
🌻 Follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram
💛 Show us some love
👫 Tag 3 friends in the comments below
That’s it!

The lucky winner will be announced on Sunday at the Tractors & Tea Family Fun Day in Tibohine.

Good luck everyone! 🌈💛

11/06/2026

🏔️🌊 Win Your Place at Westport Sea2Summit!

We are offering 20 lucky participants the chance to take on one of the most unforgettable adventure challenges in the West of Ireland - all in aid of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice! 🌻

To enter, simply email us and tell us why you want to take part and fundraise for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice:
📧 [email protected]

This is more than just an adventure - it is a chance to honour loved ones, celebrate resilience and raise vital funds for children and families who need it most.

🏆 20 places to be won
📖 Share your story
🏔️ Take on the adventure
💛 Support the Sunflower Children’s Hospice
⏰ Closing date: Friday 12th June - don’t miss out!

Thank you to all at First Choice Credit Union Ltd, Castlebar 💛
10/06/2026

Thank you to all at First Choice Credit Union Ltd, Castlebar 💛

Today marks the beginning of National Carers Week, an opportunity to celebrate and support family carers.This year’s the...
08/06/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Carers Week, an opportunity to celebrate and support family carers.

This year’s theme is “Thank you for Caring”, a simple yet powerful message that recognises the commitment of family carers, day after day, to help loved ones live with dignity, comfort, and independence.

The support, compassion and dedication you provide as a family carer is invaluable. Your care makes a meaningful difference and changes lives.

To learn more about events taking place throughout the week and the supports available for carers, visit www.carersweek.ie.

📚 Books, bakes and a brilliant cause – what more could you ask for? 🌻💛Pop along to the Charity Book & Bake Sale at Culmo...
07/06/2026

📚 Books, bakes and a brilliant cause – what more could you ask for? 🌻💛

Pop along to the Charity Book & Bake Sale at Culmore National School, Swinford on Friday 12th June at 1pm and pick up a good read, a tasty treat, or both!

There’ll be plenty of books, delicious home baking and a raffle on the day, with all proceeds supporting the Sunflower Children’s Hospice

Every purchase helps bring Ireland’s first children’s hospice outside Dublin one step closer to reality.

📍 Culmore NS, Swinford
🕐 Friday 12th June, 1pm

We'd love to see you there! 💛📖🍰

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