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02 July 2025 Brother Kevin Crowley OFM Cap, RIP All in St Francis Hospice are saddened to hear of the death of Brother Kevin Crowley OFM Cap, RIP. His dedicated work to ease suffering and deprivation through the Capuchin Day Centre that he founded in 1969 is an inspiration to all. Br Kevin was also instrumental in the establishment of St Francis Hospice and […] Read More

24 June 2025 Buy a Brick Brick by brick, together we can build the new 24-bed, single room in-patient unit for St Francis Hospice Raheny. Buy a brick here and add your message to our virtual community supporter wall. 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

14 January 2025 Early Bird Registration for Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Conference Closes 31st March – Book Now! Click image to register or find out more. 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

12 September 2024 1st Annual Clinical Audit Blitz St Francis Hospice Dublin held its first annual Clinical Audit Blitz during Palliative Care Week in September 2024. Excellence is a core value in St Francis Hospice, and clinical audit is an important tool for quality improvement as we strive to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients and their families. Colleagues gathered […] Read More

27 August 2024 Charity Excellence Awards Shortlisting We are proud to be shortlisted in two categories (Employer Excellence Award and Excellence in Leadership Award) at this year’s Charity Excellence Awards hosted by the Charities Institute Ireland. The ceremony takes place on 3rd October. We are also eligible for the People’s Choice Award – please click and vote for St Francis Hospice Dublin […] Read More

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