Irish Hospice Foundation
@irishhospice.bsky.social
We're the national charity in Ireland that addresses dying, death and bereavement. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need. RCN: 20013554
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🌻 Are you grieving the loss of someone close? Or are you supporting or working with someone who is bereaved?
Call our Bereavement Support Line for a confidential space to talk about your grief or information and guidance on supporting someone who is bereaved.
Learn more 👉 hospicefoundation.ie/bsl/
Call our Bereavement Support Line for a confidential space to talk about your grief or information and guidance on supporting someone who is bereaved.
Learn more 👉 hospicefoundation.ie/bsl/
To mark #BCAW2025, we’re hosting free online webinars for parents, carers, and professionals who support bereaved children and young people.
Register now 👉 www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bcaw/
#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
Register now 👉 www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bcaw/
#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
To mark #BCAW2025, we’re hosting free online webinars for parents, carers, and professionals who support bereaved children and young people.
Register now 👉 www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bcaw/
#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
Register now 👉 www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bcaw/
#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
🕐 Halfway through the application window for the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025!
💙 Helping strengthen bereavement support in communities. 🤝
Apply today 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
💙 Helping strengthen bereavement support in communities. 🤝
Apply today 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🕐 Halfway through the application window for the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025!
💙 Helping strengthen bereavement support in communities. 🤝
Apply today 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
💙 Helping strengthen bereavement support in communities. 🤝
Apply today 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
This #SoulfulSunday we pause with “Immortality” — a tender poem by Clare Harner, illustrated by @andhikaramadhian (Instagram). 🌿
If you’re missing someone today, please know you’re not alone. 💙
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 | Mon–Fri 10am–1pm | bereaved.ie
If you’re missing someone today, please know you’re not alone. 💙
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 | Mon–Fri 10am–1pm | bereaved.ie
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This #SoulfulSunday we pause with “Immortality” — a tender poem by Clare Harner, illustrated by @andhikaramadhian (Instagram). 🌿
If you’re missing someone today, please know you’re not alone. 💙
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 | Mon–Fri 10am–1pm | bereaved.ie
If you’re missing someone today, please know you’re not alone. 💙
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 | Mon–Fri 10am–1pm | bereaved.ie
Thinking of applying for the Local Bereavement Development Grant? 💭
Past projects included public events, resource development, and training workshops 🌿
Apply now 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
Past projects included public events, resource development, and training workshops 🌿
Apply now 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thinking of applying for the Local Bereavement Development Grant? 💭
Past projects included public events, resource development, and training workshops 🌿
Apply now 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
Past projects included public events, resource development, and training workshops 🌿
Apply now 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
There’s still time to register for our Lunch & Learn webinar on the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 💻
📅 Tomorrow at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📅 Tomorrow at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There’s still time to register for our Lunch & Learn webinar on the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 💻
📅 Tomorrow at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📅 Tomorrow at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Proudly marking the first anniversary of our Information and Support Line 📞 - a free service providing practical info about end-of-life care, palliative care, and advance care planning.
hospicefoundation.ie/healthcare/c...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Proudly marking the first anniversary of our Information and Support Line 📞 - a free service providing practical info about end-of-life care, palliative care, and advance care planning.
hospicefoundation.ie/healthcare/c...
hospicefoundation.ie/healthcare/c...
Join Irish Hospice Foundation for a Lunch & Learn 🕊️
Explore the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025. Learn about eligibility, & how to apply. 💡
📅 Tue, 4 Nov at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Explore the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025. Learn about eligibility, & how to apply. 💡
📅 Tue, 4 Nov at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join Irish Hospice Foundation for a Lunch & Learn 🕊️
Explore the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025. Learn about eligibility, & how to apply. 💡
📅 Tue, 4 Nov at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Explore the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025. Learn about eligibility, & how to apply. 💡
📅 Tue, 4 Nov at 12pm
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
💫 The Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 are now open! These grants support local collaboration in bereavement care. 🌿
Apply here 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
Apply here 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💫 The Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 are now open! These grants support local collaboration in bereavement care. 🌿
Apply here 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
Apply here 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
#SoulfulSunday
This week’s post reflects on the deep grief of losing a mother — love that never fades, even in absence. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
Video shared with thanks to @xqueenxjayyx (instagram)
This week’s post reflects on the deep grief of losing a mother — love that never fades, even in absence. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
Video shared with thanks to @xqueenxjayyx (instagram)
October 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#SoulfulSunday
This week’s post reflects on the deep grief of losing a mother — love that never fades, even in absence. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
Video shared with thanks to @xqueenxjayyx (instagram)
This week’s post reflects on the deep grief of losing a mother — love that never fades, even in absence. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
Video shared with thanks to @xqueenxjayyx (instagram)
We’re two thirds through our 100 Miles Challenge in October and have raised over €127,000 so far! 🎉💛
Huge thanks to everyone taking part, your support helps us continue our vital work in end-of-life and bereavement care 🌼🙏 #100milesinoctober
Huge thanks to everyone taking part, your support helps us continue our vital work in end-of-life and bereavement care 🌼🙏 #100milesinoctober
October 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re two thirds through our 100 Miles Challenge in October and have raised over €127,000 so far! 🎉💛
Huge thanks to everyone taking part, your support helps us continue our vital work in end-of-life and bereavement care 🌼🙏 #100milesinoctober
Huge thanks to everyone taking part, your support helps us continue our vital work in end-of-life and bereavement care 🌼🙏 #100milesinoctober
#SoulfulSunday
Sharing a gentle reflection from strangersonabench (Instagram), a reminder that even in grief, love and connection remain. 💙
Bereavement Support Line:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
🎥 efabm (Instagram)
Sharing a gentle reflection from strangersonabench (Instagram), a reminder that even in grief, love and connection remain. 💙
Bereavement Support Line:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
🎥 efabm (Instagram)
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#SoulfulSunday
Sharing a gentle reflection from strangersonabench (Instagram), a reminder that even in grief, love and connection remain. 💙
Bereavement Support Line:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
🎥 efabm (Instagram)
Sharing a gentle reflection from strangersonabench (Instagram), a reminder that even in grief, love and connection remain. 💙
Bereavement Support Line:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
🎥 efabm (Instagram)
Honoured to attend the launch of Experiences of Older People at End of Life with The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs.
Key themes: communication, support & bereavement 🤝
Read report: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
Key themes: communication, support & bereavement 🤝
Read report: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Honoured to attend the launch of Experiences of Older People at End of Life with The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs.
Key themes: communication, support & bereavement 🤝
Read report: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
Key themes: communication, support & bereavement 🤝
Read report: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
✨ #SoulfulSunday ✨
This week’s poem by Sara Rian (@sara_rian_books on Instagram) reflects both the ache of loss and the love that guides us. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
This week’s poem by Sara Rian (@sara_rian_books on Instagram) reflects both the ache of loss and the love that guides us. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
October 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
✨ #SoulfulSunday ✨
This week’s poem by Sara Rian (@sara_rian_books on Instagram) reflects both the ache of loss and the love that guides us. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
This week’s poem by Sara Rian (@sara_rian_books on Instagram) reflects both the ache of loss and the love that guides us. 💙
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
TY students, spend a week with the Irish Hospice Foundation! 💜
Learn how charities make a difference & explore careers in healthcare & fundraising.
📅 2–5 Mar 2026
📧 Apply by 21 Nov 2025
🌐 More info: https://hospicefoundation.ie/education/join-the-irish-hospice-foundation-ty-programme-2026/
Learn how charities make a difference & explore careers in healthcare & fundraising.
📅 2–5 Mar 2026
📧 Apply by 21 Nov 2025
🌐 More info: https://hospicefoundation.ie/education/join-the-irish-hospice-foundation-ty-programme-2026/
Join the Irish Hospice Foundation TY Programme 2026
The Irish Hospice Foundation TY programme 2026 is accepting applications. If you are curious about how charities work, this work experience could be for you.
hospicefoundation.ie
October 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
TY students, spend a week with the Irish Hospice Foundation! 💜
Learn how charities make a difference & explore careers in healthcare & fundraising.
📅 2–5 Mar 2026
📧 Apply by 21 Nov 2025
🌐 More info: https://hospicefoundation.ie/education/join-the-irish-hospice-foundation-ty-programme-2026/
Learn how charities make a difference & explore careers in healthcare & fundraising.
📅 2–5 Mar 2026
📧 Apply by 21 Nov 2025
🌐 More info: https://hospicefoundation.ie/education/join-the-irish-hospice-foundation-ty-programme-2026/
✨ Join our online NMBI-accredited Hospice Friendly Hospitals Maternity & Perinatal Loss Network Meeting 💙
🗓️ Nov 5 | 📍 Online
🆓 Free registration , but spaces are limited! 👇
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1214957964979
🤝 Connect, share & improve end-of-life care together.
🗓️ Nov 5 | 📍 Online
🆓 Free registration , but spaces are limited! 👇
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1214957964979
🤝 Connect, share & improve end-of-life care together.
October 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
✨ Join our online NMBI-accredited Hospice Friendly Hospitals Maternity & Perinatal Loss Network Meeting 💙
🗓️ Nov 5 | 📍 Online
🆓 Free registration , but spaces are limited! 👇
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1214957964979
🤝 Connect, share & improve end-of-life care together.
🗓️ Nov 5 | 📍 Online
🆓 Free registration , but spaces are limited! 👇
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1214957964979
🤝 Connect, share & improve end-of-life care together.
The important work of our Bereavement Support Line wouldn't be possible without our incredible volunteers. Vote for our team at the Volunteer Ireland Awards in the 'Individual' or 'Small Group' category via the link below. Nominations close Fri, 10th Oct.
www.volunteer.ie/nominate
#VIA2025
www.volunteer.ie/nominate
#VIA2025
October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The important work of our Bereavement Support Line wouldn't be possible without our incredible volunteers. Vote for our team at the Volunteer Ireland Awards in the 'Individual' or 'Small Group' category via the link below. Nominations close Fri, 10th Oct.
www.volunteer.ie/nominate
#VIA2025
www.volunteer.ie/nominate
#VIA2025
#SoulfulSunday
Today we share “Grief is a Butterfly” by poet Toni Young.
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
📸 Image credit: Toni Young (Instagram: @toniyoungpoems)
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
Today we share “Grief is a Butterfly” by poet Toni Young.
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
📸 Image credit: Toni Young (Instagram: @toniyoungpoems)
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
October 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#SoulfulSunday
Today we share “Grief is a Butterfly” by poet Toni Young.
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
📸 Image credit: Toni Young (Instagram: @toniyoungpoems)
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
Today we share “Grief is a Butterfly” by poet Toni Young.
If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
📸 Image credit: Toni Young (Instagram: @toniyoungpoems)
#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
The guys are half way through their Camino journey! 💪
26 incredible supporters set off from Dublin to Santiago, Spain, last week to embark on the final stage of the iconic French Camino.
We are cheering you on every step of the way.
26 incredible supporters set off from Dublin to Santiago, Spain, last week to embark on the final stage of the iconic French Camino.
We are cheering you on every step of the way.
October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The guys are half way through their Camino journey! 💪
26 incredible supporters set off from Dublin to Santiago, Spain, last week to embark on the final stage of the iconic French Camino.
We are cheering you on every step of the way.
26 incredible supporters set off from Dublin to Santiago, Spain, last week to embark on the final stage of the iconic French Camino.
We are cheering you on every step of the way.
Marese Damery, our Programme Manager with the Dying Well at Home, met with Angela Moore, to discuss the new resources launched by the DWAH team.
Access all of these resources on the DWAH Hub 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
#PalliativeCareWeek
Access all of these resources on the DWAH Hub 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
#PalliativeCareWeek
September 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Marese Damery, our Programme Manager with the Dying Well at Home, met with Angela Moore, to discuss the new resources launched by the DWAH team.
Access all of these resources on the DWAH Hub 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
#PalliativeCareWeek
Access all of these resources on the DWAH Hub 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
#PalliativeCareWeek
For #PalliativeCareWeek we would like to share our new resources from Dying Well at Home.
We hope these resources provide you with practical advice for those who wish to die at home or those who wish to help someone who wants to die at home.
Find them here 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
We hope these resources provide you with practical advice for those who wish to die at home or those who wish to help someone who wants to die at home.
Find them here 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
September 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
For #PalliativeCareWeek we would like to share our new resources from Dying Well at Home.
We hope these resources provide you with practical advice for those who wish to die at home or those who wish to help someone who wants to die at home.
Find them here 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
We hope these resources provide you with practical advice for those who wish to die at home or those who wish to help someone who wants to die at home.
Find them here 👇
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
Lisa is one of the members of the Dying Well at Home team, dedicated to running our Information and Support Line. Offering listening, support and signposting around palliative care.
The line is available freephone 1800 60 70 66, 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
The line is available freephone 1800 60 70 66, 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
September 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lisa is one of the members of the Dying Well at Home team, dedicated to running our Information and Support Line. Offering listening, support and signposting around palliative care.
The line is available freephone 1800 60 70 66, 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
The line is available freephone 1800 60 70 66, 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
For #PalliativeCareWeek, we welcomed Senator Aubrey McCarthy to IHF to discuss the importance of good end-of-life care, and spoke about our new resources developed by our Dying Well at Home team.
These resources are available via our website 👇 hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
These resources are available via our website 👇 hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
September 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
For #PalliativeCareWeek, we welcomed Senator Aubrey McCarthy to IHF to discuss the importance of good end-of-life care, and spoke about our new resources developed by our Dying Well at Home team.
These resources are available via our website 👇 hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
These resources are available via our website 👇 hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
📣Call for applications! Our Arts & Culture – Bereavement & Grief Training Course equips arts and healthcare professionals and volunteers with the skills to use creative approaches in supporting individuals through grief. Apply by September 17th: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
August 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
📣Call for applications! Our Arts & Culture – Bereavement & Grief Training Course equips arts and healthcare professionals and volunteers with the skills to use creative approaches in supporting individuals through grief. Apply by September 17th: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
Join us for our next Lunch & Learn. We will explore quality improvement initiatives for healthcare settings developed in response to findings from the National End of Life Survey (2023).
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-lear...
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-lear...
July 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Join us for our next Lunch & Learn. We will explore quality improvement initiatives for healthcare settings developed in response to findings from the National End of Life Survey (2023).
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-lear...
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-lear...
Reposted by Irish Hospice Foundation
Latest publication out today ‘A qualitative study on the economic impact of experiencing family bereavement in Ireland’.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
July 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Latest publication out today ‘A qualitative study on the economic impact of experiencing family bereavement in Ireland’.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....