The First Children’s Hospice on the Western Seaboard
A home away from home, a place where families can catch their breath, find joy in little moments, and know they are never alone on this journey.
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Glór na dTonn strike a chord with €25,594 fundraiser
he award-winning Glór na dTonn Céilí Band hosted a fantastic fundraising concert in February in support of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Organised in loving memory of Paul and Linda Judge, the All-Ireland winning Céilí Band were joined on the night by The Bofield Céilí Band, with hundreds gathering for the special event. Ballina, the event provided an extraordinary night of music, community spirit and generosity, with an impressive €25,594 raised.
€33,601.70 raised for Sunflower Children’s thanks to Bound for Canada, with TELUS Digital and Kenaidan Contractors Ltd
An incredible €33,601.70 has been raised for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice project, in an initiative by Mayo County Council in collaboration with TELUS Digital, Ballina and Kenaidan Contractors Ltd. Collectively, between a Bound for Canada musical event over two nights, a charity raffle, and a table quiz, the organisers exceeded all expectations. A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in reaching this fantastic total. Your support is
Roscommon Hospice marks third anniversary
It has been three years since the doors first opened at Roscommon Hospice. On February 13th, 2023, the Roscommon Palliative Care Unit opened as an eight-bed inpatient unit with full daycare facilities, run in partnership with Roscommon University Hospital. It was developed on a site purchased by the Foundation, coming in under budget at €6.3 million, and built entirely from fundraised income. Over the last three years, the Roscommon Palliative
Fergal Guihen completes epic Rossie to Aussie cycle
Roscommon’s Fergal Guihen has completed his epic Rossie to Aussie cycle, raising more than €208,000, and arriving at Sydney Opera House to a hero’s welcome last month. The 27-year-old nurse departed from his home in Arigna, Co Roscommon, in March 2024, travelling across three continents, through 28 countries, and covering an astonishing 30,000km on his bike. In so doing, he has raised more than €208,000 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
€17,000 Raised in Memory of the late Michelle Craven
The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon played host to a monster fun table quiz and raffle in memory of the late Michelle Craven earlier this year. What began as a simple fundraising idea soon took on a life of its own and on January 31st last, a staggering 56 quiz tables were filled, with the event raising a massive €17,000 for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation For almost 20 years, Michelle
Our March Newsletter 2026
Fergal Guihen completes epic Rossie to Aussie cycle, Professor Michael O’Neill appointed to Board of Directors, “Palliative care isn’t about keeping you alive, it’s about keeping you living” and so much more!
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OUR MISSION
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation exists to fund palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families in County Mayo and County Roscommon.
The Foundation affirms life, respecting the uniqueness of each individual, by caring and supporting to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families living with life-threatening illnesses. The Service enables patients to live out the remainder of their lives in comfort and dignity. The Palliative Care Service is provided free of charge to all.
“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moment of your life. We do all we can do, not only to help you die peacefully but also to live until you die”
