A copy of the original charter of principles created by the Irish Hospice Foundation to guide their mission
Dr. Mary Redmond Patron: Mrs. Susan Magnier
Letter from Alice Stokes to Mary Redmond
An early letter sent to Mary Redmond from Alice Stokes asking if there is any help she can give to the Irish Hospice Foundation. The letter includes how Alice Stokes heard of the organisation and why she wishes to help the group.
Menu from the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Copy of the menu served by the Shelbourne Hotel for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Shelbourne Hotel Irish Hospice Foundation
Parent Collection: Irish Hospice Foundation: founding and early years
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Irish Hospice Foundation in April 1996. Dr Mary Redmond, founder of the Irish Hospice Foundation and assembled guests including president Mary Robinson celebrate the foundations 10th anniversary in Dublin Castle in 1996.
A brochure released to promote the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Irish Hospice Foundation. It discusses the work the organisation has completed over the decade and the future direction of the group.
Dr. Mary Redmond-Founder of the Irish Hospice Foundation Irish Hospice Foundation
Winners of the inaugural Hospice Golf Classic, 1988
Image of the winners of the 1988 inaugural Hospice Gold Classic fundraising programme. Padraig O'hUiginn, Dermot Desmond, John Magnier and J.P McManus.
Padraig O'hUiginn Dermot Desmond John Magnier J.P McManus. Irish Hospice Foundation
Mrs. Norma Smurfit, Mrs. Phil Purcell and Mrs. Margaret Heffernan, members of the Special Appeal Committee, c.1988
Image of some members of the Special Appeal Committee. Left to Right- Mrs. Norma Smurfit, Mrs. Phil Purcell and Mrs. Margaret Heffernan
Mrs. Norma Smurfit Mrs. Phil Purcell Mrs. Margaret Heffernan Irish Hospice Foundation
Radio interview transcript featuring John Bowman speaking with Dr. Ciaran O'Boyle the day after the launch of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Transcript of RTE Radio interview Irish Hospice Foundation launch
A transcript from a radio interview given by Dr. Ciaran O'Boyle, with the RTE broadcaster John Bowman. The discussion centres around the recent launch of the Irish Hospice Foundation, and the organisation's work and goals. It was transmitted on RTE. Radio 1-Day by Day.
Dr. Ciaran O'Boyle- Irish Hospice Foundation Member John Bowman- RTE Broadcaster
Transcript of interview originally Aired 22nd of April, 1986
Full Irish Hospice Foundation submission to Oireachtas joint committee
Complete submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children by the Irish Hospice Foundation. Between October 24th and 14th November 2013 the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, held a series of public hearings chaired by Jerry Buttimer TD end-of-life care issues in Ireland. Expert speakers addressed the committee and examined current arrangements for end-of-life care in Ireland and what measures can be taken to ensure that persons of all ages approaching end of life are enabled to die well and with dignity. Speakers including Irish Hospice Foundation CEO Sharon Foley, addressed issues including; planning for end of life, the role of specialist palliative care, death in hospital, at home and in long-stay residential facilities, children, diversity and bereavement care.
Sharon Foley- CEO of Irish Hospice Foundation
Opening statement by Kate Bree, Assistant Director of Nursing, Chair of Hospice Friendly Hospital Network to the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children
Opening statement made by Kate Bree to the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, discussing the work and importance of the 'Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme'. Between October 24th and 14th November 2013 the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, held a series of public hearings chaired by Jerry Buttimer TD end-of-life care issues in Ireland. Expert speakers addressed the committee and examined current arrangements for end-of-life care in Ireland and what measures can be taken to ensure that persons of all ages approaching end of life are enabled to die well and with dignity. Speakers including Irish Hospice Foundation CEO Sharon Foley, addressed issues including; planning for end of life, the role of specialist palliative care, death in hospital, at home and in long-stay residential facilities, children, diversity and bereavement care.
Kate Bree- Assistant Director of Nursing for the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme, as part of the Irish Hospice Foundation