Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is encouraging people to start having conversations about dying and grieving, with the aim of normalising these difficult topics and acknowledging that they are part of the lifecycle. Our Time to Talk, Tomorrow Starts Today campaign aims to help people navigate the conversations surrounding death, advance care planning and grief. We […]
The following reflection is from an anonymous supporter of Irish Hospice Foundation. She recalls helping her dad complete a Think Ahead Planning Pack on Christmas Day 2020, and how when he sadly died in September 2023, it helped her fulfil his after-death wishes. Covid forced my 70-year-old dad to consider his own mortality. He became […]
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, join Irish Hospice Foundation at IHF Forum on End of Life, our biennial national conference on dying, death and bereavement. About IHF Forum on End of Life 2024 This year’s theme is “Dying and Grieving Well in Our Communities.” Throughout the one-day conference, we’ll explore this theme through keynote presentations, […]
Palliative Care Week takes place from September 10th – 16th. This year’s theme is Palliative Care: Living for Today, Planning for Tomorrow […]
The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Business to Arts Awards, which recognise businesses, philanthropists, artists, and arts organisations that develop “compelling creative partnerships”. […]
Highlighting our raison d’être: ‘Every death matters and we only have one chance to get it right’ Jean Callanan, Chair of Irish Hospice Foundation, re-affirmed our belief in the importance of creative people addressing dying, death and bereavement at our first Arts and Creative Engagement Roundtable Gathering in Dublin on 15th June last. MC on […]
A medical student Death Café, facilitated by Irish Hospice Foundation, placed runner up in the Education Innovation Award category at Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) on 21st June. It is believed to be the first ever Death Cafe for medical students in the country–just the day prior the Irish Times published an extensive […]
Our organisation has been part of a nationwide campaign throughout this year calling for a community neurorehabilitation team to be established in each of the 9 HSE CHO areas around the country. Community neurorehabilitation teams provide access to vital therapies including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology etc. for people with a wide range of […]
Ronnie and Gerry participate in IHF’s 100 Mile Challenge every year. […]
David participated in a series of workshops facilitated by Irish Hospice Foundation’s seed grants. He created mosaics to adorn his daycare centre’s memorial garden in memory of the beloved people he had lost. The process of creating these artistic pieces proved extremely therapeutic and enjoyable for everyone. […]
