Bereavement Support Line 1800 80 70 77 Main Navigation Donate Who we are Home > Who we are Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity that addresses dying, death and bereavement in Ireland. 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. Founded by Mary Redmond in 1986, IHF began with the aim to extend availability of hospice services across the country, promote awareness of the hospice approach and develop research and education. Learn more by visiting our archives. In its early years, we were instrumental in raising funds for Our Lady’s Hospice Dublin and in fundraising for the establishment of a second Dublin Hospice, which became St Francis Hospice in Raheny. Since then, IHF has grown to develop programmes in education, research and bereavement services. We are bringing hospice principles into acute hospitals and residential care settings and are working to extend palliative care to non-malignant conditions. We also promote discussion of a broad range of issues related to dying, death and bereavement, in order to identify what matters most to Irish people at the end of life and how best to address their concerns. From advocacy and education to services such as Nurses for Night Care and our Bereavement Support Line, we believe in the importance of dying well and grieving well wherever the place. News Arts & Creativity Bereavement News COVID-19 Education Fundraising, Appeals and Events Healthcare Newsletter Other Policy & Advocacy Public Engagement Recent Posts Seed Grant Recipients Announced IHF Welcomes Publication of the Dying and Death in Ireland Report IHF welcomes Special Oireachtas Committee to examine the issue of assisted dying Our IHF Heroes have returned! Our Christmas Shop is Open Grief doesn't have an end date. If you or someone you know is struggling at this time, we are here to help you. It is free to call our Bereavement Support Line Mon - Fri 10am -1pm 1800 80 70 77 Information Library Research Publications IHF FAQs About Us Who we are Our People Our Board Our Strategy Our Partners Governance Funding & Accountability Annual Report Working in IHF Contact Us Contact Us Form Media Contacts Irish Hospice Foundation Morrison Chambers (Floor 4) 32 Nassau Street Dublin 2 D02 YE06 T: 01 679 3188 E : info@hospicefoundation.ie Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Registered Charity Number: 20013554 CHY 6830 © Irish Hospice Foundation 2020 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPTREJECT