The Irish Hospice Foundation are absolutely thrilled that during his recent visit to Ireland, former US President Bill Clinton was presented with a copy of its new book The Gathering – Reflections on Ireland. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented a copy of the book to Mr Clinton at An Taoiseach’s office on Wednesday October 9th 2013. To order the […]
Charity hopes it will become a bestseller for Christmas 2013 An Taoiseach Enda Kenny yesterday (October 1st) launched a new book from The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) The Gathering – Reflections on Ireland featuring stories from Gathering events and an inspiring collection of reflections on Ireland from influential individuals such as the late Seamus […]
The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) Board of Directors and staff extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Oona Linehan. Oona was a wonderful supporter of the hospice movement in Ireland, and a former board member of the IHF. Oona was the founder of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning, which is the largest […]
THEME: “Length of Days – Quality of Life” 24 October 2013, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Online booking now closed – to enquire about remaining places please email [email protected] or call 01 6793188. Agenda available HERE […]
Seamus Heaney was a long standing supporter and friend of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF). The Board of Management and staff of the IHF extend their condolences to his wife Marie, their family and friends of Seamus. Sharon Foley, CEO of the Irish Hospice Foundation said, “We are all deeply saddened by the news of […]
Sybil Mulcahy Launches 21st Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Support your Local Hospice with a Bewley’s Coffee on Thursday 19th September Sunday 11th August 2013: Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Hospice and sponsored by Bewley’s, was launched today in Dublin’s Grafton Street by Sybil Mulcahy of TV3. This is the 21st year of […]
IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION AND NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE FORUM ON END OF LIFE IN IRELAND TO PUSH FOR ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES IN NEW BILL The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) and the National Council of the Forum on End of Life in Ireland today (Wednesday, 17th July) welcomed the publication of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill […]
Dear Supporters! You may have recently received a letter from us highlighting some of our work – Hospice Home Care for Children and Nurses for Night Care programmes – together with a brochure which explains more about why your support is essential to the Irish Hospice Foundation. As an organisation we’re working for better end-of-life […]
Areas with limited access to a hospice have more cancer deaths in hospital The Irish Hospice Foundation calls on Government to explore a broad end-of-life strategy A major report, launched today (Wed, 26th June) by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), has estimated that 2,500 patients each year are denied access to the hospice inpatient […]
Coping with loss can be different for everyone. In this short video by the Irish Hospice Foundation four people share their personal experiences of loss. You can view additional Irish Hospice Foundation videos HERE […]
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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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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