Providing palliative care and supports for children with life-limiting conditions.
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24/02/2026
Did you know that you can cut your risk of cancer by 30-50% by making changes to your daily routine.🌱
So how can we all do our part to help reduce our risk of cancer 🤔?
To help answer this question, the Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Team hosted a seminar with a Specialist Nurse from the The Marie Keating Foundation for LauraLynn staff.👩⚕️
She provided expert guidance on the most common cancers affecting men and women in Ireland, as well as practical advice on healthy lifestyle choices that can help reduce cancer risk!
23/02/2026
Happy Monday! Our quote board has had a little refresh, thanks to the brilliant Leanne. It’s now welcoming everyone who arrives at the LauraLynn hospice, bringing a little smile to anyone who passes by. 💛🌻
22/02/2026
“A huge heartfelt thank you… you have no idea the difference you have made in so many lives.” 💛
Words like these from our families mean the world to us. At LauraLynn, every moment of care, comfort and connection is rooted in the trust families place in our team. Their voices remind us why we do what we do.
We’re honoured to walk alongside them, today and always. 💛✨
21/02/2026
At LauraLynn, creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and supported is a core part of who we are.💛
We’re proud to take another meaningful step forward as we begin our Diversity & Inclusion awareness training this week — delivered in collaboration with Mark Fenton (Masf). This programme is a key action within our 2025–2028 EDI Strategy and reflects our ongoing commitment to building a culture where every team member can thrive.
By investing in education, awareness and shared understanding, we’re strengthening our organisation, our teams, and ultimately the care we provide to children and families across Ireland.✨
We’re excited for the journey ahead and grateful to everyone helping us shape a more inclusive future at LauraLynn.
20/02/2026
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨
The LauraLynn 24‑Hour Challenge is back and it’s bigger, bolder and more exciting than ever 💛💪✨
You asked for more, and we listened. This year, you can take on a treadmill, bike or rower as we move together for 24 hours to raise vital funds for Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice.
Whether you run, walk, cycle or row, your 30‑minute slot can make a real difference for children with palliative care needs and their families. Join us on the grounds of LauraLynn for a full day of movement, motivation and meaning.
Let’s hit our fundraising goals and make this our biggest year yet 💛
Our LauraLynn children lit up the national stage in a joyful performance of Gerry the Elephant’s Colourful Cloak. Their creativity, courage and imagination made the theatre come alive for their families.
Huge thanks to the Abbey Theatre, the National Gallery of Ireland, our musicians, artists, staff, volunteers and everyone who helped make this unforgettable experience possible.
Most of all, thank you to our incredible children and families, your joy is at the heart of everything we do!✨
We certainly love making pancakes here in LauraLynn 💛🥞
what are your favourite toppings!?
16/02/2026
Did you know there’s real magic at LauraLynn in our very own Fairy Garden?🧚✨
If you look closely, you might spot owls watching from the leaves, tiny fairies fluttering between the flowers, teapot houses tucked under trees, and even some frogs in bikinis! 🐸
All these magical friends help keep our garden full of wonder and surprises for the children who come to visit!
14/02/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day! What do you think of our beautiful arts and crafts? 💖🥰
11/02/2026
Mind Your Heart ❤️ CPR Training at LauraLynn
This week our non‑clinical team took part in Mind Your Heart, a CPR training session focused on building confidence in a skill that can make a difference at any stage of life.
Knowing how to respond in an emergency isn’t just valuable in the workplace, it’s an important life skill that can help protect the people we care about, wherever we are.
We’re proud to support our staff in learning these important skills!
09/02/2026
Go Green for LauraLynn and Sign Up Today! 🍀
We’re inviting crèches, schools, community groups, and corporate teams across Ireland to join us for Go Green Day this St. Patrick’s season.
Sign up now to receive your FREE fundraising pack, filled with everything you need to host your own green‑themed day!
Dress in green, decorate your space, plan a themed activity, or simply come together as a team, every celebration helps raise vital funds for the children and families supported by LauraLynn. 💚
Let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day the best yet. Host your Go Green Day. Make a difference. Support LauraLynn!
A little dreary weather couldn’t stop these Josh and Olivia from having the best day. They explored the park, laughed their way through the grey skies, and wrapped it all up with hot chocolate and their favourite lunches!
Olivia went straight for McDonald’s and Josh was delighted to get his go‑to Dunnes Stores sushi.🍟🍣
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LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice was formed in 2011 following the merging of the long standing Children’s Sunshine Home and the LauraLynn Foundation, formed by Jane and Brendan McKenna in memory of their precious daughters, Laura and Lynn, who tragically both passed away within less than 2 years of each other. LauraLynn now comprises LauraLynn Hospice Service and Hazel House and Willow View Disability Services.
The LauraLynn Hospice Service provides palliative care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families from across Ireland. Our holistic approach to care ensures that we are supporting the whole family, allowing parents to have time to be ‘Mums and Dads’ rather than full-time carers.
We offer support for children from birth to their 18th birthday
All of our care is free for families
Children can be referred to LauraLynn from anywhere in Ireland
LauraLynn@HOME programme, provides hospice care for children in the comfort of their own home in Dublin North-East and Dublin Mid-Leinster Regions.
Our children’s palliative care is delivered through our Interdisciplinary Team. We work in partnership with the child’s primary care team with a shared goal of ensuring high quality Family Support, Symptom Management, End-of-Life Care, Bereavement Support and Direct Care.
Additionally, our Hazel House Disability Service provides, residential, crisis and respite care to children and adolescents with profound learning difficulties accompanied by physical disabilities, complex healthcare needs and sensory impairments.
While our Willow View Disability Service provides residential care for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. In line with national policy, we no longer accept referrals for our Willow View service but are committed to taking care of our adult residents, who have been in our care since childhood.
In striving for excellence in the provision of children’s palliative care, LauraLynn has a Clinical Education & Training Department, whose remit is to provide a range of educational programmes and initiatives for healthcare professionals and others interested in improving quality of care.
