Irish Hospice Foundation

Irish Hospice Foundation We are the national charity addressing dying, death and bereavement in Ireland.

Our vision is an Ireland where people facing dying, death and bereavement are provided with the information, care and support that they need.

Caring for someone at the end of life brings many questions: Am I doing enough? What support is available? Who can I tur...
08/06/2026

Caring for someone at the end of life brings many questions: Am I doing enough? What support is available? Who can I turn to?

This Carers Week, we're answering some of the most common ones that carers ask, so you do not have to navigate this alone!

Our Information & Support Line is here to help:
đź“žCall: 1800 60 70 66
👉Download the 'When Someone you care about Is Dying at Home' brochure: https://ow.ly/nByH50Z8FeX
👉Complete a free of charge course: https://ow.ly/c6m950Z8FeY

Grief changes so much , not just how we feel, but how we see the world around us.This , we’re sharing a few gentle remi...
07/06/2026

Grief changes so much , not just how we feel, but how we see the world around us.

This , we’re sharing a few gentle reminders that many people wish they had heard earlier in their grief journey — truths that can be both comforting and confronting at the same time. 🌿✨

Grief doesn’t follow a straight path. Some days feel manageable, others feel overwhelming. There are moments of guilt, moments of numbness, moments of small steps forward. And all of it is valid.

You don’t have to have the answers right now. You don’t have to “do it right.” You just have to get through today, in whatever way you can.
If today feels impossible, even the smallest steps, a breath, a message, stepping outside are enough.

If you need someone to talk to, you don’t have to carry it on your own.
Our Bereavement Support Line is here with care and compassion:
đź’™ Freephone: 1800 80 70 77
🕙 Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm
👉 bereaved.ie

đź‘Ł A journey of challenge, connection and purposeThe IHF Camino Challenge 2026 will take you along the stunning Portugues...
06/06/2026

đź‘Ł A journey of challenge, connection and purpose
The IHF Camino Challenge 2026 will take you along the stunning Portuguese Coastal Camino — walking 106km from Oia to Santiago de Compostela from 30 September to 7 October.
Along the way, you’ll meet incredible people, take on a personal challenge, and help raise vital funds to support families across Ireland through Irish Hospice Foundation’s work.
🌿 Every step has meaning.
👉 Register now: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/camino-challenge

05/06/2026

As Ireland continues to change - socially, culturally, demographically - so too do our experiences and conversations around dying, death and bereavement. That's why Paula O'Reilly, CEO of Irish Hospice Foundation, warmly invites you to join our Forum on End of Life 2026, as we celebrate 40 years of impact in Ireland. This flagship event will explore these shifts and what they mean for individuals, families and communities today.

đź—“ September 24th. 2026
đź“Ť Croke Park, Dublin

Under the theme: “Every Death Matters: Dying, Death and Bereavement in a Changing Ireland - Emerging Narratives”, the Forum will bring together leading voices and expert speakers to share insights, challenge perspectives, and explore what matters most at the end of life in a modern Ireland.

Reflecting a diverse and evolving society, the day will highlight how attitudes are changing and will spark meaningful discussion and fresh thinking through keynote talks and interactive sessions. At Irish Hospice Foundation, we believe every death matters, and we remain committed to improving end-of-life and bereavement care for all.

We would be delighted to welcome you! Register here:https://ow.ly/4kvh50Z86h0

Last week, the Dublin South and Dublin North Bereavement Networks, supported by Irish Hospice Foundation, hosted 'Living...
05/06/2026

Last week, the Dublin South and Dublin North Bereavement Networks, supported by Irish Hospice Foundation, hosted 'Living with Grief: A Bereavement Information Evening', bringing together members of the public and expert voices in bereavement care.

Thank you to Pearse Mullarkey and Fanagans Funeral Directors for their support, and to our own Dearbhla Ní Mhaolagáin and Eibhlín McNamara from St Vincent's University Hospital.

If you are bereaved or supporting someone bereaved, you can freephone the Bereavement Support Line 1800 80 70 77 available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

Don't hesitate to call if you need support!

🌻 This June, remember someone special on The Longest Day.On 21 June, the longest day of the year, join others across Ire...
04/06/2026

🌻 This June, remember someone special on The Longest Day.

On 21 June, the longest day of the year, join others across Ireland in an In Memory Celebration. Share stories, photos and memories of those you love — and invite others to celebrate them with you.
✨ A simple act of remembrance can make a powerful difference.

👉Sign up today: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/thelongestday2026

đź’› Every death mattersJoin us this September for the IHF Forum on End of Life 2026 - a national space to come together, r...
04/06/2026

đź’› Every death matters

Join us this September for the IHF Forum on End of Life 2026 - a national space to come together, reflect and have important conversations about dying, death and bereavement.

👉 Register and secure your place: https://ow.ly/2zu450Z7uFM

This year’s theme, “Every Death Matters: Dying, Death and Bereavement in a Changing Ireland”,
explores how we support people and families through loss in today’s world.

From powerful conversations to shared learning, this is a day to connect with others and be part of something meaningful.

🌿 As we mark 40 years of Irish Hospice Foundation, we look forward to bringing people together once again.

Every night, someone knocks on a door that changes everything🌙. Meet Sharon: 15 years as a Nurse for Night Care, showing...
03/06/2026

Every night, someone knocks on a door that changes everything🌙.

Meet Sharon: 15 years as a Nurse for Night Care, showing up for families across Ireland when it matters most.

For just €3, you can keep her knocking. 🚪💛

🎟️ Support Sharon and the IHF by grabbing your ticket: https://hospicefoundation.ie/get-involved/events/summer-raffle/
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Join our upcoming workshop: Mindfulness, Self‑Compassion & the Journey of Grief📅 12 June 2026🌻 Discover how mindfulness ...
03/06/2026

Join our upcoming workshop: Mindfulness, Self‑Compassion & the Journey of Grief

đź“… 12 June 2026
🌻 Discover how mindfulness and compassion practices can support both the bereaved and those who walk alongside them. Includes experiential learning suitable for all caring professions.

Spaces are limited.
👉Register now: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/Bereavement-workshops-2026

đź’ś Thank you to everyone who ran for Irish Hospice Foundation at the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2026! Whether you ran, wal...
02/06/2026

đź’ś Thank you to everyone who ran for Irish Hospice Foundation at the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2026! Whether you ran, walked, fundraised, or cheered from the sidelines - your efforts mean so much.

Special kudos to Ciara and Fiona, and Helen pictured here, and all incredible women who took part in support of IHF.

Every step taken helps us continue our work supporting people across Ireland through end-of-life and bereavement care. Again, from all of us at Irish Hospice Foundation - thank you đź’›

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4th Floor, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street
Dublin
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+35316793188

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