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04 November 2026 Autumn/Winter 2026 Hospice Connection Read our Autumn/Winter issue of Hospice Connection to learn about John’s experiences with the Outpatient and Day Service, a place where he said “everybody knows your name”. Read about Declan’s 10-week admission as an in-patient and how it changed his life for the better. Find out about the start of building work for our new […] Read More

07 October 2026 Annual Car Draw We are delighted to announce that the St Francis Hospice CAR DRAW is back! The Annual Hospice Car Draw is back with brand new Suzuki Vitara Hybrid to be won, supplied by Gerry Caffrey Motors. Along with the Car we will have two cash prizes of €2000, €1,000 and five Blanchardstown Centre Shopping Vouchers valued […] Read More

11 September 2026 Construction has begun! Brendan Gleeson asks for the community's support. Construction has started on our new 24-bed, single-patient room at St Francis Hospice Raheny. Brendan Gleeson visited the hospice to celebrate this milestone and to ask the community of North Dublin and surrounding counties for their continued support. The hospice’s Buy a Brick campaign is an opportunity for everyone to donate what they can toward […] Read More

06 August 2026 Declan and Eileen share their story of hospice care Declan Moore, who has received care in St Francis Hospice as both an outpatient and an inpatient, and his wife, Eileen Tully, kindly shared the story of their hospice experience with Irish Independent reporter Laura Lynott. You can read it here. Read More

27 March 2026 Spring/Summer 2026 Hospice Connection Read our Spring/Summer issue of Hospice Connection to learn about the contribution made by three of our volunteers with an amazing 30 years’ service each. Find out about the new book by our social work team to help families with children support them when someone they love is seriously ill. Read about our Transition Year […] Read More

22 January 2026 Congratulations to our Annual Car Draw winners! We are delighted to announce the winners of our Annual Car Draw! 1st Prize – Toyota Yaris Cross Luna Hybrid – E. Fogarty2nd Prize – €2,000 – P. Delaney3rd Prize – €1,000 – S. Foley4th Prize – €200 Swirl Voucher – L. Lucas5th Prize – €200 Swirl Voucher – L. Finnegan6th Prize – €200 Swirl […] Read More

15 January 2026 Our Raheny redevelopment project has begun! We look forward to opening a new 24-bed, single room in-patient unit to meet the needs of our growing North Dublin community. Apologies for any inconvenience during our Raheny redevelopment project 2026-7. Your cooperation with construction safety signage and parking guidelines is greatly appreciated. If you have concerns, please contact rahenyredevelopment@sfh.ie. Read More

18 December 2025 New book to support children and families when someone is seriously ill The St Francis Hospice social work team recently launched its latest book to support children and families. “Something Has Changed” is aimed at helping children aged 6-12 when someone they love is seriously ill. The book comes with a guide for parents or adults who are supporting the children affected. The books are available to […] Read More

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