A legacy of care for generations to come

Every child deserves specialist care in the place they call home. For families across the West, we are working to make that a reality.

How you can help
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A young child wearing a striped shirt hugs a plush teddy bear whilst sitting in a hospital bed at Sunflower Children's Hospice, with a drip attached to their hand. The atmosphere appears comforting despite the medical setting.
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Care closer to home changes everything.

Currently, Ireland has just one children’s hospice, located in Dublin, leaving families across the West with long, exhausting journeys or limited in-home support during the most difficult stages of their child’s illness.

Research and lived experience have shown that families face inequitable access to care, limited respite options and insufficient support for siblings. The Sunflower Children’s Hospice is being developed by Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation to change this reality, ensuring families receive compassionate, specialist care, close to home.

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Collaboration

We are working closely with the HSE on the design, planning & governance of the Sunflower Children's Hospice.

Planning

We have worked closely with our architects to translate all of the insights and learnings gathered into the final building design, which will soon be submitted as part of our planning application.

A modern white room with a white upholstered chair, small white desk, and shelves holding books and decor—partially visible through an abstract, curved frame—creates a serene space reminiscent of the caring ambience at Sunflower Children's Hospice.

The Site

We have secured a site in Castlebar that will become the home of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice.

Listening

We brought together parents, families and clinicians through a series of online and in-person workshops to listen, learn and shape what this hospice should deliver. families when needed

A simple drawing for Sunflower Children’s Hospice: a green, abstract three-lobed shape with a smiling face drawn in dark green lines—two dots for eyes, a curved mouth, and a short line for the nose.
An orange heart shape tilted to the right on a light grey background, inspired by the warmth and care of Sunflower Children's Hospice.
A solid orange heart shape, inspired by Sunflower Children’s Hospice, is tilted slightly to the left on a light background.

Fundraising

Driven by the generosity of individuals and corporate partners, we are delighted to announce that we have passed the halfway point in reaching our €14 million fundraising target.

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A light blue background with a white scalloped border along the bottom edge, resembling gentle waves or a decorative pattern, captures the gentle spirit of Sunflower Children’s Hospice.
A young child wearing a grey headscarf sits on a bed at Sunflower Children’s Hospice, smiling and holding a yellow balloon. The child hugs a large, orange stuffed bunny. A shelf with books and a plant is visible in the background.

Real progress is being made every day.

Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, the Sunflower Children’s Hospice is no longer just a vision. Real progress is being made every day.

€7.15M

A site has been purchased by Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Castlebar, and they have secured Government and HSE support is in place. Over €7 million has already been raised towards the overall €12–14 million project cost. The project was officially launched in November 2025, with planning scheduled for early 2026 and construction expected to begin later that year.A site has been purchased by Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Castlebar, and they have secured Government and HSE support. Over €7 million has already been raised towards the overall €12–14 million project cost. The project was officially launched in November 2025, with planning scheduled for early 2026 and construction expected to begin later that year.

How you can help

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Your support helps children and families when they need it most.

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.
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