Bru Columbanus

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


O

ur 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

Feel Grateful Friday News: “Gosh” We’re Grateful! A huge thank you to Deirdre and all of the wonderful ladies following ...
29/05/2026

Feel Grateful Friday News:

“Gosh” We’re Grateful!

A huge thank you to Deirdre and all of the wonderful ladies following their Craft Exhibition & Coffee Morning held in April at the Gortalassa Old School House 💛

The group very generously presented Brú Columbanus volunteer and Board Director, Liz Coakley Wakefield, with a cheque for €794, raised through the event.

As if that wasn’t enough, they also donated 15 beautiful handmade baby blankets and hat sets for families staying at Brú with premature or sick babies in hospital. The funds raised will help us continue to grow and expand our facility, while the thoughtful knitwear will bring warmth and comfort to families during what can be an incredibly difficult time.

Thank you all so much for your kindness, generosity, and support - it truly means more than words can say 💛

We are just 3 days out from our annual run in the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon and we couldn’t be more excited! We ...
28/05/2026

We are just 3 days out from our annual run in the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon and we couldn’t be more excited!

We are thrilled to announce this year Herlihy’s are running for Bru Columbanus who provide a home away from home for families of patients in Cork hospitals ❤️🏃‍♂️

The work these guys do is absolutely incredible and it’s our honour to run for them this year!

Wish good luck this weekend as the guys are hard at training in anticipation for the marathon🏆

We have donation buckets on the tills of all our Herlihy’s stores or If you would like to donate to this worthy charity online follow the link below!

https://www.idonate.ie/event/herlihysmarathon

A huge thank you to Herlihy's Centra stores across Cork for choosing Brú Columbanus as their supported charity for this ...
28/05/2026

A huge thank you to Herlihy's Centra stores across Cork for choosing Brú Columbanus as their supported charity for this year's Analog Devices Cork City Marathon!

This Sunday, up to 50 incredible Herlihy's Centra staff, family members and supporters will take to the streets of Cork in support of Brú. Some will be tackling the Half Marathon, while others will be taking on the challenge of the Full Marathon!

Every mile they run will help support families staying at Brú Columbanus while their loved ones are in Cork hospitals.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has dedicated their time to training, fundraising, and taking on the challenge of Cork City Marathon in support of Brú Columbanus. While we are especially thankful to the fantastic team at Herlihy's Centra, we also want to acknowledge every runner who has chosen to support our charity this year. Your commitment, generosity, and effort will make a real difference to the families who rely on Brú Columbanus during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

If you would like to support the Herlihy's Centra team and help them reach their fundraising goal, you can donate through the iDonate page below. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue providing our vital service to families when they need it most.

https://www.idonate.ie/event/herlihysmarathon

“Gosh” We’re Grateful! A huge thank you to Deirdre and all of the wonderful ladies following their Craft Exhibition & Co...
23/05/2026

“Gosh” We’re Grateful!

A huge thank you to Deirdre and all of the wonderful ladies following their Craft Exhibition & Coffee Morning held in April at the Gortalassa Old School House 💛

The group very generously presented Liz Bru Columbanus Charity Shop - Schull volunteer with a cheque for €794 raised through the event.

As if that wasn’t enough, they also donated 15 beautiful handmade baby blankets and hat sets for families staying at Brú with premature or sick babies in hospital. The funds raised will help us continue to grow and expand our facility, while the thoughtful knitwear will bring warmth and comfort to families during what can be an incredibly difficult time.

Thank you all so much for your kindness, generosity, and support - it truly means more than words can say 💛

Deirdre O'Brien

Feel Grateful Friday - Davis College, Mallow A huge thank you to everyone at Davis College, Mallow for organising such a...
22/05/2026

Feel Grateful Friday - Davis College, Mallow

A huge thank you to everyone at Davis College, Mallow for organising such an incredible World Cup fundraiser in aid of Brú Columbanus, raising an amazing €843 for the families we support!

In particular, we would like to sincerely thank Ms Foley and Mr Horta - without their hard work, none of this would have been possible. A couple of years ago, when their daughter Ella was born prematurely, they stayed with us at Brú Columbanus, and we are so touched that they chose to give back in such a meaningful way.

We were made to feel so welcome throughout the tournament, which took place over two fantastic weeks. Between the glorious weather, the brilliant atmosphere, and the enthusiasm from everyone involved, it truly felt like a victory all round.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Mallow United AFC for allowing the use of their facilities to host the tournament.

Thank you again to everyone who took part, supported, donated, volunteered, and cheered from the sidelines. Your support will make a real difference to families staying at Brú Columbanus during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

What a special night for the Scrubs Choir as we celebrated their 10 Year Anniversary Concert in the beautiful Augustinia...
18/05/2026

What a special night for the Scrubs Choir as we celebrated their 10 Year Anniversary Concert in the beautiful Augustinian Church on Saturday evening.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, performed, volunteered, organised, sponsored, or helped behind the scenes to make the night such a success. From the incredible choirs and musicians, to those welcoming guests at the door, selling tickets, setting up, tidying away, and everything in between!

We were delighted to see a full house and such a wonderful atmosphere throughout the evening. Your support means so much, not only to the choir, but also to Brú Columbanus and the families we support.

We also managed to capture some lovely moments from the night, which you can view and download here:

Thank you again for helping make the evening so memorable.

Voices of Cork Community Choir
Cór Cois Abhann
Forte Women’s Choir
Cantairí Mhuscraí
The Polyphonics
The Sonatina's
Viva Voce
Douglas Harmonia Singers
Scrubs, CUH Workplace Choir

Feel Grateful Friday - JUST 1 DAY TO GO! The last few tickets are remaining for tomorrow night’s celebration of 10 years...
15/05/2026

Feel Grateful Friday - JUST 1 DAY TO GO!

The last few tickets are remaining for tomorrow night’s celebration of 10 years of Scrubs Choir - and we’d love to see you there for what promises to be a truly special evening!

St Augustine’s Church, Cork
Saturday, May 16th
7pm sharp (doors open at 6)
€15 per ticket
Free seating – bring a cushion for comfort!

Featuring incredible choirs from across Cork, this concert will also mark a heartfelt farewell to St Augustine’s Church, making it an evening not to be missed.

✨ Participating Choirs ✨

• Voices of Cork Community Choir – Cork City
• Cór Cois Abhann – Cork City
• Forte Women’s Choir – Douglas
• Cantairí Mhuscraí – Ballincollig
• The Polyphonics – Cork
• The Sonatina's – Glanmire / Glounthaune
• Viva Voce – Douglas
• Douglas Harmonia Singers – Douglas
• Scrubs, CUH Workplace Choir – Cork University Hospital

For quick entry show your ticket or email receipt on arrival.
It’s shaping up to be a fantastic night of music, celebration and community - we can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.brucolumbanus.com/all-events/?event=96169

Thank you Alyssa & Eva Long…We want to say a huge thank you to Alyssa and Eva, who have raised an astonishing €31,521 fo...
08/05/2026

Thank you Alyssa & Eva Long…

We want to say a huge thank you to Alyssa and Eva, who have raised an astonishing €31,521 for Brú Columbanus through their recent fundraiser and half marathon challenge.

After their family experienced an incredibly difficult and traumatic time earlier this year, Alyssa and Eva chose to turn that experience into something truly positive - fundraising so that other families facing medical crises can continue to have a “home from home” close to their loved ones in hospital.

During one of the hardest periods of their lives, Brú Columbanus became a place of comfort, support and closeness while their Dad received care in Cork University Hospital. Inspired by his determination and strength, the girls took on a huge running challenge in his honour - and the support they received has been nothing short of phenomenal.

€31,521 is an extraordinary amount that will make a real and lasting difference to families staying at Brú Columbanus, and even help us increase our capacity.
To Alyssa and Eva, thank you for your kindness and determination. We are so grateful for your support, and we continue to wish your dad every strength in his recovery journey.


11 Days to Go!!Join us at St Augustine’s Church on Saturday, May 16th at 7pm for what we hope will be a truly special ev...
05/05/2026

11 Days to Go!!

Join us at St Augustine’s Church on Saturday, May 16th at 7pm for what we hope will be a truly special evening, as we celebrate 10 years of Scrubs Choir!

This promises to be a memorable night - set in one of Cork’s most cherished and historic venues. It will also mark a heartfelt farewell to St Augustine’s Church, making this an evening not to be missed.
Tickets: €15

Free seating (bring a cushion for comfort!)

Featuring choirs from across Cork:

Cór Cois Abhann
Forte Women’s Choir
Cantairí Mhuscraí
The Polyphonics
The Sonatina's
Viva Voce – Douglas
Douglas Harmonia Singers
Scrubs, CUH Workplace Choir

Whether you’re a lover of choral music or simply want to support a great cause, this is an evening that should bring people together through song, and we would love to see you there.

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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