Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation appoints Professor Michael O’Neill to Board of Directors
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Michael O’Neill to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of clinical leadership, medical expertise and healthcare education experience to the organisation. Professor O’Neill is a recently retired Consultant Pediatrician at Mayo University Hospital, where he also served as Clinical Director of Paediatrics in Castlebar. A […]
Home Improvements with Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation Household Shop
Finding Your Furniture Whether you are looking for a dining table, a new sitting room suite, or furniture for your bedroom, a trip to the Hospice Household Shop in Castlebar should definitely be on your agenda. The shop is located in the N5 Retail Park on the Moneen Road in the County town. This is […]
Community Support is Vital to the Success of Ballinrobe Hospice Shop
It’s almost 12 years since the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation made the decision to open its fifth store; this time in the South Mayo town of Ballinrobe. In November 2012, the charity expanded its portfolio by opening the doors to its newest shop on Church Lane in Ballinrobe. Since then, the shop has continued to […]
Clare Island and Inishturk Walks Put the ‘Fun’ in Fundraising
Offering picturesque views, great fun, and warm welcome aplenty, the annual walks attracted big numbers once again this year, raising almost €11,000 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. It’s hard to beat a trip to the islands, especially over the summer. Everyone knows the annual Kathleen Conneely Memorial Walks on Clare Island and Inishturk are always a […]
Bernie Dolan Goes the Extra Mile for Hospice
When Bernie Dolan sets her mind to something, she doesn’t stop until she achieves her goal and this summer, she certainly went the extra mile for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Ten years ago, Bernie bought a wetsuit for no other reason than a desire to start open water swimming. This led her to join the Lanesboro […]
Triathlon Honours John Tully’s Memory and Raises €12k for Mayo Roscommon Hospice
John Tully’s name has been synonymous with Mayo Roscommon Hospice since its foundation in 1992. He was a central figure in the establishment of the organisation, with a vision to provide hospice and palliative care services for patients and their families across the two counties. Sadly, in 2018, John passed away suddenly, leaving a huge […]
Remembering Annemarie with VHI Women’s Mini Marathon Fundraiser
A New Year’s resolution by Imelda Byrne was the first step in the Bohola woman’s journey tothis year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. Declaring 2024 would be the year she’d improve her fitness, Imelda’s announcement was met with laughter and banter at the family Christmas gathering, not least from her dear sister Annemarie. At the time, […]
Being a Board Member with Mayo Roscommon Hospice is Good for the Soul
Ballinrobe’s Joanne Hynes has been a Board member with the Mayo Roscommon HospiceFoundation for 13 years and says her involvement has been “good for the soul”. The South Mayo pharmacist served as chairperson with the organisation from 2017 to 2020 and while it has undeniably taken a lot of time and effort over the years, […]
Sod Turning Ceremony for Roscommon Hospice
Sod 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 […]