Sunflower Children's Hospice

Ireland’s first children’s hospice outside Dublin.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation are building Ireland’s first children’s hospice outside of Dublin. Bringing care closer to home for familes in the west of Ireland.

A building with a sign that reads Sunflower Children's Hospice and features a smiling sunflower character above a window and some plants, reminiscent of the welcoming atmosphere found at places like Mayo Roscommon Hospice.

Vital care for families along the Western Seaboard.

For families caring for a child with a life limiting illness, everyday life can be filled with uncertainty, exhaustion & moments no family should have to face alone.

Every detail of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice has been designed to support not just medical care, but family life, creating space for rest, play, connection and dignity.

A place where children can be children, & parents can be parents

Helpful information

How to help

Your support helps children and families access compassionate care, close to home.

Latest news

Updates from the community helping bring the hospice to life.

How to access

Referral pathway and what happens next.

Care here is always free of charge.

Donate to help build Ireland’s first Children’s Hospice on the Western Seaboard

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Your gift today keeps a hospice bed open tomorrow.

Every euro you give funds specialist hospice care that is always free to local families. Choose an amount and see the difference it makes today.

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