News - Hospice

Special fundraiser in Ballaghaderreen to raise funds for new children's hospice

The Sunflower Children's Hospice is a state-of-the-art Mayo Roscommon Hospice project.

Mar 7, 2026 09:33

It’s the first children's hospice to be built outside of Dublin, and the first of its kind to be constructed since 2011.

Nov 17, 2025 17:23

That's according to the Foundation's new Chairperson Paul Foxe, who took over the role this month.

Jun 22, 2025 12:06

The foundation is just one of 79 charities which received the accolade.

Jun 24, 2023 12:54

Joe Biden turned the sod on the facility during a visit in 2017.

Apr 14, 2023 13:18

It comes as a new eight bed centre opened in Roscommon recently.

Feb 18, 2023 10:11

Patients have access to nursing and health and social care professionals.

Feb 13, 2023 12:43

The €6.3 million facility is regarded as one of the best palliative centres in the country.

Dec 15, 2022 13:35

Plans for a dedicated hospice unit to serve midland counties have been spoken about since 2001

Sep 6, 2022 17:31

The organization is hoping to expand it services under a new five years strategy.

Apr 13, 2022 17:41

Positions are currently being advertised.

Apr 13, 2022 13:30

It's not likely to open until April 2022.

Dec 23, 2021 13:10

The official opening took place in November.

Dec 16, 2021 13:08

Funding will also be used to support the voluntary hospice sector.

Dec 13, 2021 13:17

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