Posts by Sinead O Malley
On the Waters Edge
In November 2018, following a road traffic accident, Jack O’Hora lost his life at the age of 21. It is in his memory, that his father Kieran will walk the shores of each and every part of the Mayo coastline. Over a thousand kilometres of rugged and dangerous terrain await him. It is expected that…
Read MoreSuck Valley Run
Fundraiser by John Fitzmaurice : Suck Valley Way in a Day Donate Here John Fitzmaurice grew up in Castlerea and now lives in Fuerty, Co. Roscommon. John plans to run The Suck Valley Way in a Day, 115km, on Saturday 5th June 2021, to raise funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Palliative Care Nursing…
Read MoreWest End Tour Dublin to Castlebar
A group of Dublin-based Mayo diaspora and friends will be taking the long road home this July and undertaking a gruelling 240 km dawn-to-dusk cycle challenge from Dublin to Castlebar for charity. The West End Tour in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice is to be sponsored by Uniphar plc and they and the event organisers…
Read MoreHollymount Nursing Home Unique Challenge
The residents of Hollymount Nursing Home are taking on a unique challenge and are going to walk 5km between May 28th and May 31st, all to raise funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. The residents came together with the staff and wanted to complete this challenge to say a heartfelt thank you to all the…
Read MoreA letter from Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden Sends Letter of Support to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation US President Joe Biden has sent a letter of acknowledgement to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, thanking them for their support and encouragement of his Presidency. President Biden has a long association with the Foundation, having turned the first sod at their…
Read MoreSod Turning Ceremony for Roscommon Hospice
The sod was officially turned for the new Roscommon Hospice on Friday afternoon January 10th 2020. The 8-bed inpatient unit with full day-care facilities will take approximately 14 months to construct, with the build due to start in February. It will cost an estimated €6m to complete. The Roscommon Hospice will be located on a…
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