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HopeSpace supports children and young people grieving the loss of someone they love. We provide free one-to-one support in a caring and supportive environment.

We also provide information and resources to help understand and navigate grief. RCN 20206474 HopeSpace provides a free one-to-one listening service for grieving children and young people from Galway city and county in a confidential, warm, caring and supportive environment. Our trained volunteers help children to address their emotions around grief and understand that grief is a normal reaction t

o loss. If you would like to know more about HopeSpace, please call us at 091 342566, message us through our website at www. HopeSpace ie, Facebook, Instagram or email [email protected]

15/07/2026

What a very special privilege it was for us to have Jodie Kenny visit our charity yesterday. Don’t forget to support her table quiz on this Friday night in Keogh’s Bar, Oughterard in aid of HopeSpace

08/07/2026

🌹🧠 Quiz Night for a Great Cause! 🧠🌹

Join our Galway Rose Jodie for a fantastic evening of fun, laughter and friendly competition as we raise funds for HopeSpace Galway and the Galway Rose Jodie’s journey to the Rose of Tralee International Festival

📅 Friday, 17th July
🕣 8:30pm
📍 Keogh's Bar Oughterard
✨ Teams of 4 & €40 per team
🍴 Finger food included
🎟️ Raffle
🎁 Lots of spot prizes

Gather your friends, test your knowledge, and enjoy a brilliant night out while supporting local girl Jodie & Hope Space Galway.

Please share the post - we’d love to see a full house! 🌹💜

07/07/2026

💜 The Power of Listening, Connection & Compassion 💜

At HopeSpace, we believe that every child and young person deserves a safe space to be heard, understood and supported following the loss of a loved one.

We are honoured to share these words from Mary Bluett, Retired Consultant Psychiatrist and Expert Advisor to HopeSpace, whose guidance and support have been invaluable to our work.

As Mary reminds us, grief is our response to loss. It is experienced with the heart and can be deep, painful and life changing. Through our trained Listening Volunteers, HopeSpace provides a safe and supportive environment where children and young people can express their thoughts and feelings without judgement.

Active listening is at the heart of what we do. By being fully present, listening with empathy and building genuine connection, our volunteers help children and young people navigate their grief journey in a way that feels safe and meaningful to them.

We are incredibly grateful to Mary for her continued support, expertise and dedication to helping bereaved children and young people across our community. 💜

📧 [email protected]
📞 091 342566 / 087 466 7506
🌐 https://www.hopespace.ie/

06/07/2026

Quiz Night for a Great Cause! 💜

Join our Galway Rose, Jodie, for a fantastic evening of fun, laughter and friendly competition as we raise funds for HopeSpace and support Jodie’s journey to the Rose of Tralee.

📅 Friday, 17th July
🕣 8:30pm
📍 Keogh’s Bar, Oughterard
👥 Teams of 4
💶 €40 per team

Your ticket includes:
✨ Finger food
🎁 Raffle
🎉 Lots of spot prizes

Gather your friends, put your knowledge to the test, and enjoy a brilliant night out while supporting a wonderful local cause.

HopeSpace provides a free one-to-one support service for grieving children and young people aged 4–17 across Galway City and County who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Our trained volunteers help children process their grief, build coping skills and self-esteem, and understand that what they are feeling is a normal response to loss.

Our vision is simple but powerful – that no bereaved child goes unsupported. 💜

Please share this post – we’d love to see a full house!

04/07/2026

💜 The Power of Compassionate Support 💜

At HopeSpace, we are privileged to support children, young people and families through some of life's most difficult moments. Hearing how our service has made a difference reminds us why this work is so important.

One parent shared:

"From the minute I phoned HopeSpace & spoke to Áine, I was glad that I made the call. The warm, welcoming reception we received from everyone was testament to how quickly D settled into the sessions. I'm delighted to have been able to use the service for D, I definitely see a change in D & I certainly feel HopeSpace helped with this. A huge thanks to all involved for providing such a valuable service for children & parents alike."

We are incredibly grateful to every family who places their trust in us. Our dedicated team and Listening Volunteers work to ensure that every child and young person feels safe, heard, understood and supported as they navigate their grief journey.

Thank you to this parent for sharing their experience and allowing us to continue raising awareness of the importance of grief support for children and young people.

📧 [email protected]
📞 091 342566 / 087 466 7506
🌐 https://www.hopespace.ie/

01/07/2026

💜 Every Copy Makes a Difference 💜

Written by Marie Donnellan, Always is a beautiful children's book created as a charity project to support bereaved children and families navigating loss.

Through its gentle message of love, hope and remembrance, Always helps children understand that the bond they share with someone they love continues to live on in their hearts and memories.

All proceeds from Always are donated directly to HopeSpace, helping us continue to provide free one to one support for children and young people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

By purchasing a copy, you are helping ensure that more children and families have access to the support, understanding and compassionate listening they need during difficult times.

📖 Purchase your copy here:
https://alwayschildrensbook.com/

📧 [email protected]
📞 091 342566 / 087 466 7506
🌐 https://www.hopespace.ie/

29/06/2026

💜 When a child is grieving, it’s not about having all the answers. Often, the most meaningful thing we can offer is a safe space to listen, acknowledge their feelings, and let them know they are not alone.

Simple, supportive words can make a lasting difference:

💜 I'm here if you want to talk
💜 It's okay to feel sad
💜 You don't have to be brave all the time
💜 It's okay to smile and laugh too
💜 There is no right or wrong way to grieve
💜 I'm here to support you

At HopeSpace, we provide free one to one support for children and young people who are navigating the loss of a loved one, helping them understand their emotions and find healthy ways to express their grief.

📧 [email protected]
📞 087 466 7506
🌐 https://www.hopespace.ie/

27/06/2026

💜 What Do We Do at HopeSpace? 💜

At HopeSpace, we provide a free one to one support service for children and young people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Grief can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially for children and teenagers. Our trained Listening Volunteers provide a safe, supportive space where young people can explore their feelings, express their emotions, and better understand their grief.

💜 We help children and young people understand that grief is a normal response to loss.

💜 We provide a safe space where every emotion is welcome.

💜 We offer compassionate support tailored to each child's individual needs.

💜 We help young people find their voice and develop healthy ways to cope with grief.

💜 We walk alongside children and families on their journey through loss.

At HopeSpace, we believe no child should have to face grief alone. Every child deserves to feel heard, understood and supported during one of the most difficult times in their life.

📧 [email protected]
📞 091 342566 / 087 466 7506
🌐 https://www.hopespace.ie/

25/06/2026

💜 Talking to a child about death can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating your own grief.

Children don't always have the words to explain how they're feeling, but honest conversations, reassurance, and a safe space to ask questions can make a real difference.

At HopeSpace, we support bereaved children and young people as they work through the loss of a loved one, helping them understand their feelings and know they are not alone.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is listen, be present, and remind a child that it's okay to feel whatever they're feeling. 💜
📞 091 342566 / 087 466 7506
📧 [email protected]
🔗 www.hopespace.ie

Address

SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Castlepark Road, Ballybane
Galway
H91RH32

Telephone

+35391342566

Website

https://www.hopespace.ie/, https://alwayschildrensbook.com/

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