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Bru Columbanus Home from home accommodation to relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals and the Hospice

Mission
Brú Columbanus
Provide temporary accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals, keeping families together. Our Vision
Every day, families arrive at hospitals away from their homes with a relative in need of urgent medical treatment. We offer an environment where patients and their loved ones feel safe and well cared for while hospital treatment is required


Our Values
Honesty, hard work and high standards

Openness - we welcome all families regardless of their financial circumstances, ethnicity or religion. Empathy -we prioritise the qualities of compassion, caring and kindness to nurture empathy

Integrity – we strive to have integrity in everything we do and in the relationships we build

Friendliness and Welcome – we offer a home away from home in a welcoming and friendly environment

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FANTASTIC TEAM AT TPX!Last week, we were so happy to welcome nine wonderful volunteers from TPX ...
15/10/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FANTASTIC TEAM AT TPX!

Last week, we were so happy to welcome nine wonderful volunteers from TPX to Brú Columbanus, who generously gave up their time to help us around the house.

TPX is a company that helps businesses with their technology needs, from keeping computer systems running smoothly and securely to providing phone and internet services. But last week, their team swapped computers and technology for cleaning supplies, hoovers and gardening tools!

And what a fantastic job they did!

The team carried out a complete deep clean of our kitchen, helped with housekeeping and hoovering throughout the building, and even found time to put some finishing touches to our garden and fencing.

They worked incredibly hard throughout the day, and we genuinely couldn't be happier with the results. The place is looking better than ever!

As a charity providing free accommodation for families with loved ones in Cork hospitals, having a clean, comfortable and welcoming home is so important to us. Volunteer days like this make an enormous difference, helping us maintain the house to the highest standard while allowing us to focus our resources on supporting the families who need us.

To all nine volunteers and everyone at TPX who helped make the day possible, thank you so much. Your hard work, enthusiasm and generosity were greatly appreciated by everyone here at Brú.

We hope you're as proud of the results as we are!

Brú Columbanus – Keeping families close when it matters most.

BUCKET COLLECTION & RAFFLE IN KENMARE THIS FRIDAY! If you're out and about in Kenmare this Friday, we'd love your suppor...
12/10/2026

BUCKET COLLECTION & RAFFLE IN KENMARE THIS FRIDAY!

If you're out and about in Kenmare this Friday, we'd love your support!

A bucket collection and raffle will be taking place at Murphy's SuperValu in Kenmare, with all proceeds going towards Brú Columbanus.

Friday 16th October 2026
Murphy's SuperValu, Kenmare

Every donation, big or small, will help us continue providing free, home-from-home accommodation for families with loved ones in Cork hospitals.

When a loved one is seriously ill, being able to stay close to them can make an enormous difference. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Brú Columbanus can continue offering families a comfortable and welcoming place to stay during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

A huge thank you to Mairead Cronin for organising the collection and raffle, and to Murphy's SuperValu for their support.

If you're passing by on Friday, please pop over, say hello and support us if you can. Every little bit really does help!

Brú Columbanus – Keeping families close when it matters most.

SuperValu Kenmare

SOMETHING EXCITING IS HAPPENING AT BRÚ! We've been keeping a little secret, but not for much longer...The ink is still f...
09/10/2026

SOMETHING EXCITING IS HAPPENING AT BRÚ!

We've been keeping a little secret, but not for much longer...

The ink is still fresh, and the excitement is building! We've been working hard behind the scenes, and very soon we'll be ready to share some truly exciting news with you all.

This marks the beginning of yet another chapter for Brú Columbanus, and it's all been made possible thanks to the incredible support we've received over the years.

We're so grateful to have you all by our side, and we can't wait to share what's coming next!

Keep an eye on our social media over the coming days. All will be revealed soon!

💙 €1,585  RAISED FOR BRÚ! 💙A huge thank you to the wonderful Claire and everyone who supported her Quiz Night in Crookha...
08/10/2026

💙 €1,585 RAISED FOR BRÚ! 💙

A huge thank you to the wonderful Claire and everyone who supported her Quiz Night in Crookhaven, which raised over€1,500 for Brú Columbanus!

Claire has supported Brú with her quiz nights before, and it means so much to us that she selected our charity once again! We’re incredibly grateful to Claire, The Crookhaven Inn and everyone who came along, took part and helped make the night such a success - including our Schull Charity Shop representatives who also attended.

The support comes at a really important time for Brú. We’re working towards increasing the size of our facilities so that we can welcome even more families in the years ahead. Fundraisers like this will help us make that possible and continue providing a home from home for families with loved ones in Cork hospitals.

Thank you so much, Claire. €1,500 is a fantastic amount to raise, and we really appreciate everything you continue to do for Brú.

And a huge thank you to everyone in Crookhaven who got behind the night!

DOUGLAS GOLF CLASSIC - IN AID OF BRÚ COLUMBANUS We're delighted to announce that this year's Brú Columbanus Douglas Golf...
05/10/2026

DOUGLAS GOLF CLASSIC - IN AID OF BRÚ COLUMBANUS

We're delighted to announce that this year's Brú Columbanus Douglas Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, 15th October, at the beautiful Douglas Golf Club.

We're especially grateful to Douglas Golf Club Captain Brian Herlihy, who has been a fantastic supporter of Brú and has kindly helped us organise this year's event. With Brian's support, we're looking forward to a brilliant day of golf while raising much-needed funds for families staying with us.

Whether you're gathering friends, colleagues or clients, it's a great opportunity to enjoy a day on one of Ireland's finest courses while making a real difference.

Teams of 3: €150 PER PERSON

Delicious meal included

Tee times available throughout the day

A huge thank you once again to Brian Herlihy and everyone at Douglas Golf Club for helping us make this event possible.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

To register your team or enquire about sponsorship, call our office on 021 434 5754 or visit:

www.brucolumbanus.com/events

We'd love to see you there!

FEEL GRATEFUL FRIDAY -  20 YEARS AT BRÚ! Today, we want to say a huge congratulations and thank you to our Chief Executi...
02/10/2026

FEEL GRATEFUL FRIDAY - 20 YEARS AT BRÚ!

Today, we want to say a huge congratulations and thank you to our Chief Executive, Anne Maria, as she celebrates an amazing 20 years at Brú!

When Anne Maria first started at Brú, we were a much smaller charity, still at the beginning of our journey. Twenty years later, we have now welcomed an incredible 12,000 families through our doors.

Anne Maria has been at the core of Brú's growth throughout those years, helping to build the strong and sustainable charity we are today, while always keeping the families we
support at the centre of everything we do.

And we're not finished yet.

Brú will continue to grow and expand, allowing us to welcome even more families through our doors in the years ahead and make sure they can stay close to the people they love when it matters most.

Anne Maria has played a part in so many of the 12,000 family stories that make Brú what it is today.

From all of us at Brú, congratulations on 20 incredible years, Anne Maria. Thank you for everything you've done, and everything still to come.

Here's to the next chapter!

Feel Grateful Friday!A huge thank you to Clodagh Walsh! We were delighted to welcome Clodagh Walsh to Brú recently, afte...
02/10/2026

Feel Grateful Friday!

A huge thank you to Clodagh Walsh!

We were delighted to welcome Clodagh Walsh to Brú recently, after she took on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle for us back in July, raising a fantastic €1,170!

When choosing who to support, the fact that Brú is a Cork-based charity was important to Clodagh. There’s something really special about supporting a charity in your own community that you know has provided a vital service for thousands of people around Munster, and Ireland.

And Clodagh certainly earned every cent of it, completing the full 170km hilly loop around the Ring of Kerry!

We’re so grateful to Clodagh for choosing Brú, and to everyone who supported and donated to her fundraiser.

Your incredible €1,170 will help us continue providing a home from home for families with loved ones receiving treatment in Cork hospitals.

Thank you so much, Clodagh!

TRACTOR & CAR RUN IN AID OF BRÚ COLUMBANUS!We’re delighted to be one of the charities benefiting from the upcoming Toghe...
01/10/2026

TRACTOR & CAR RUN IN AID OF BRÚ COLUMBANUS!

We’re delighted to be one of the charities benefiting from the upcoming Togher & Derrinacahara Defib Group Tractor & Car Run, taking place on Sunday, 25th October.
It promises to be a brilliant day, with tractors and cars of all shapes and sizes taking part, along with music and refreshments on the day.

Registration: Cronins Garage, P47 X288
Registration from: 11am
Leaving at: 12.30pm

Proceeds from the day will support Brú Columbanus and other local charities, helping us continue providing free accommodation to families with patients in Cork hospitals.

A huge thank you to everyone at the Togher & Derrinacahara Defib Group for choosing to support Brú. We really appreciate it!

If you’re in the area, come along, support the event and enjoy what should be a fantastic day!

🎃 Halloween Dress Up for Brú! 🎃Friday, 23rd October 2026This Halloween, we’re inviting schools, sports clubs, youth grou...
01/10/2026

🎃 Halloween Dress Up for Brú! 🎃

Friday, 23rd October 2026

This Halloween, we’re inviting schools, sports clubs, youth groups and community groups across Cork and beyond to Dress Up for Brú!

And we need your help to spread the word!

If you’re a parent, grandparent, coach, teacher or club member, why not have a quick chat with your child’s school or club and ask if they’d like to get involved?

That could be your school, GAA club, soccer or rugby club, basketball club, dance or drama group, Scouts or Guides, youth club, swimming club, music class... any kind of club or group at all!

How does it work?

It couldn’t be easier. Pick a day around Halloween, encourage everyone to come along in their spookiest, silliest or most creative costume and ask participants to make a €2 donation to Brú Columbanus.

We’re recommending Friday, 23rd October for schools, but clubs and groups can choose whatever date works best for them.

Why Dress Up for Brú?

Every €2 raised will help Brú Columbanus continue providing free accommodation to families who need somewhere to stay while their loved ones are in Cork hospitals.

A Halloween Dress-Up Day is a simple, fun way to bring your school, team or club together while supporting families during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Could you help us get your school or club involved?

Simply mention Dress Up for Brú to your school, coach, club or group organiser and ask if they’d like to take part.

If they say yes, just get in touch with us at [email protected] and we’ll send over everything they need.

School, club, team or group... this Halloween, Dress Up for Brú!

Lilly Lend a Hand Again Last week, we once again had the pleasure of welcoming two amazing teams from Eli Lilly to Brú C...
30/09/2026

Lilly Lend a Hand Again

Last week, we once again had the pleasure of welcoming two amazing teams from Eli Lilly to Brú Columbanus, who generously gave their time and energy to help us in so many ways!
Thanks to their hard work, our house and gardens are looking fantastic, inside and out!
Our gardens have been completely weeded and tidied up.

Our front and side walls have received a fresh coat of water-resistant paint, leaving them looking fantastic and ready for whatever the Irish weather throws at us!

Our kitchen has had a thorough deep clean, the corridors have been hoovered, and our children's playroom has been organised and given some much-needed TLC.

We couldn't be more grateful to these wonderful volunteers for all their time, effort and enthusiasm. Their hard work has made such a difference to Brú Columbanus and will have a lasting impact on the families who stay with us.

A massive thank you to everyone at Eli Lilly who got involved. We really appreciate your continued support! 💙

Eli Lilly and Company

Address

Cardinal Way Wilton
Cork
T12TN97

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm
Sunday 11am - 1pm

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