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10 February 2026 Sign up for our Remember Me Walk We are delighted to introduce a new and very meaningful version of our Spring Memorial Walk , one that not only honours your loved one but also supports our environment. The “Remember Me Walk” is in partnership with RIP.ie Remembers along with their Ambassador Sile Seoige. Simply register, tell us who you are walking in […] Read More

03 February 2026 We need your vote! We have been shortlisted as one of PTSB Community partners for 2026. Please show you support by voting for St. Francis Hospice here. Every vote will make a difference and it takes just a few seconds to complete. Thank You! Read More

13 November 2025 World Kindness Day: Patricia's 30 years of volunteering We are thrilled to see our kind and dedicated volunteer, Patricia MacDonagh, featured in today’s Irish Independent in an article marking World Kindness Day. Patricia has volunteered with St Francis Hospice for 30 years, making a huge difference in the lives of our patients and their families, as well as her colleagues. Kindness is one […] Read More

03 October 2025 The Hospice Garden PODcast Today we are proud to launch The Hospice Garden PODcast. Each episode shares stories and reflections from our hospice community — voices of care, connection, and compassion. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Read More

18 August 2025 Finalist - Employer Excellence Award 2025 St Francis Hospice is honoured to be a Finalist in the Employer Excellence Award category of this year’s Charity Excellence Awards. As a finalist in this category, we are also eligible to win the coveted People’s Choice Award. This is decided by public vote. Please show your support for St Francis Hospice by voting now! Read More

14 March 2025 Children and Young People's Charter Our new Children and Young People’s Charter spells out in child-friendly language and graphics our commitment to the children and young people under our care and those whose loved ones are receiving hospice care through our services. Framed copies will be displayed in both our hospices and there is a printed leaflet to give further […] Read More

12 March 2025 Spring/Summer 2025 Hospice Connection Read our Spring/Summer issue of Hospice Connection to find out about Declan’s revitalising experience of care in our Outpatient and Day Service. Meet our “fur-tastic” Spring Memorial Walk ambassadors, volunteer therapy dogs Vixy and Bo! Learn about our newest bereavement support initiatives, a monthly Grief Café and a Walk and Talk group. Read More

01 October 2024 Autumn/Winter 2024 Hospice Connection Read our Autumn/Winter issue of Hospice Connection to find out about building plans for our new 24-bed single room in-patient unit in Raheny. Learn about the experiences of Shenda (RIP) and her family in St Francis Hospice. Find out more about four of our wonderful volunteers. Enter our Annual Car Draw for a chance to […] Read More

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