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Call for Applications: Seed Grants 2026

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Seed Grants for Creative Approaches to Encouraging Advance Care Planning Conversation in Residential Care 2026 Application Deadline: Thursday 30th April 2026 (5.00pm) Irish Hospice Foundation and its Caru programme offer Seed Grants for creative approaches to encouraging conversation in Residential Care about Advance Care Planning. A growing body of practice supporting “creativity in residential care […]

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Applications Open: Arts and Culture — Bereavement and Grief Training Course

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Applications are now open for our Arts and Culture — Bereavement and Grief training course commencing October 2025. This part-time blended course, running over two full weekends and four mid-week evenings, explores the many roles of arts and culture in contemporary dying, grief, and bereavement. Irish Hospice Foundation developed the Arts and Culture – Bereavement […]

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Compassionate Communities Position Paper Launched

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Irish Hospice Foundation is proud to be contributing to an ongoing all-Ireland Compassionate Communities research project, with the aim of addressing the changing healthcare and wellbeing needs across the island of Ireland. This work is funded through the Shared Island Civic Society Fund from the Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland and Northern Ireland Public Health […]

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Exploring Creativity with Individuals at End of Life Through ‘Art by Their Side’ Project

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Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is proud to announce the release of ‘Art by Their Side’, a book highlighting the transformative effect of art on individuals at the end of life. Since the launch of our Arts and Cultural Engagement programme in 2021, supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, we’ve been dedicated to bringing the healing […]

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The Gift of Connection for Christmas by Westport Men’s Shed

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Irish Men’s Sheds Association, funded by Healthy Ireland, and Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) joined forces for a unique creative collaboration with musician Mike Hanrahan for Christmas 2023. As long-standing partners, IHF with The Irish Men’s Sheds Association recognise the power of connection between individuals and within communities. The organisations collaborate to increase Men’s engagement with […]

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“The Waking Walls” Audio Installation, September 8 – 9

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About “The Waking Walls” “The Waking Walls” is an audio installation event by artist Alan James Burns, in collaboration with writer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and NYAH. It’s taking place at Cloughoughter Castle, an iconic national monument, in county Cavan, September 8 to 9. Alan, a Cavan-born artist, developed this installation with an Irish Hospice Foundation Seed […]

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Bereavement Support Line

Bereavement Support Line

No-one has to grieve alone. Our Bereavement Support Line is here to provide comfort and support. If you are grieving or worried about someone else who is, call Freefone 1800 80 70 77, available Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm.

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Information and Support Line

Information and Support Line

The Information and Support Line provides signposting, practical supports and resources about end-of-life care for those facing or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. Call Freephone 1800 60 70 66, available Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.

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