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Four Mayo schools come together to create artwork for Mayo Hospice
A unique collaborative art project involving four secondary schools across County Mayo has found a permanent home at Mayo Hospice, bringing colour, creativity and a powerful sense of connection to patients, families and staff. The project, titled Felt Connections, was officially presented at Mayo Hospice on 6th May during a special event attended by students, teachers, artist and Creative Clusters facilitator Cas McCarthy, representatives from Mayo Education Support Centre, including Michael
Joan Bourke receives Together For Hospice Hero Award
We are so proud to honour Joan Bourke as 2026 Hospice Hero for her many years of fundraising service on behalf of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Joan received the award from Hospice Sunflower Days ambassador Miriam O’Callaghan at a special ceremony in St. Francis Hospice, Dublin, to coincide with the Hospice Sunflower Days 2026 campaign launch. Joan leads the Ballina Support Group, organises volunteers and stock for the Hospice
“Palliative care isn’t about keeping you alive, it’s about keeping you living”
Mayo Hospice allowed Orla Freeman to be a wife, rather than a carer, and she will never forget the care and compassion she and her family received. Shane Freeman was just 44 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer and for six years, he lived well. A young man, with an adoring wife and three sons, he managed his symptoms as best he could and never let his illness
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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”
