CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF COUNTY WICKLOW THE BUILDING OF THE HOSPICE IS UNDERWAY!!
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Summer Newsletter 2018
Charity number
CHY 18985
CRA number:
20073800
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEOPLE
OF COUNTY WICKLOW THE BUILDING
OF THE HOSPICE IS UNDERWAY!!
The sod-turning task was shared by
Sister Susanna Choi of the Columban
Sisters, Minister Simon Harris, and Bill
Porter of Wicklow Hospice Foundation
and community fundraiser extraordi-
naire .
On a glorious mid-Summer day, 21 June, we had a wonderful sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of building
of the Wicklow Hospice. We were delighted to welcome the public, who have been so supportive, to the site to
be part of the celebration.
Mr Sean Dorgan, Chairman of the Wicklow Hospice Foundation, paid tribute to the people of Wicklow for their
incredible generosity, which will bring the Wicklow Hospice facility to fruition by the end of 2019. He said "It is
incredible that the community independently raised a phenomenal €4 million, without which the project would
never have come so far".
The support of Minister Simon Harris, leading to a further €1.25 million from the HSE, and other donor commit-
ments, enable the charity to secure a bank loan for the balance needed. On completion the full cost will exceed
€9 million (including all professional fees and taxes). For this reason, we continue to need the help of all our
great fundraisers and supporters.
Simon Harris paid tribute to the Columban Sisters for their generosity in donating the site, and the army of volun-
teers for their time and energy in raising funds. Elliott Construction are now well under way with the building
work. When the Hospice opens, services will be provided by Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, so we will be
one of ‘the three sisters’ - Harold’s Cross, Blackrock and Wicklow.
www.wicklowhospice.ie 1.
Wicklow Hospice Foundation Page 2
We had a wonderful attendance of many friends and supporters for the sod-turning, including:
Patrons Sir Daniel Day Lewis, Shane Byrne , Fionnuala McCormack and Valerie Cox.
Minister Simon Harris, Local TDs John Brady, Pat Casey and Stephen Donnelly, and Council-
lors led by Cathaoirleach Pat Vance.
Cancer Support Groups from around the county.
Founding members of the Foundation Evanne Cahill, Brendan Cuddihy, Marie Kindlon and
Miriam McGrath; (Eugene Murray, who was abroad, sent his best wishes).
CEO Audrey Houlihan and others from Our Lady’s Hospice.
We were delighted that one of our Patrons Sir
Daniel Day Lewis could attend this wonderful oc-
casion. Pictured here with the Civil Defence who
provide invaluable support for numerous Wick-
low Hospice events.
The wonderful Columban Sisters who donated the
site to the Wicklow Hospice. Without this wonder-
ful gift of such a peaceful and idyllic site the dream
of a Hospice for the people of Co Wicklow would
still be, just that a dream. Thanks to the wonderful
Columban Sisters that dream is to become a reali-
ty. With Magheramore beach or known more lo-
cally as ‘Nuns Beach’ just across the road family
members and perhaps patients can enjoy the se-
renity and peacefulness that comes with being by
the ocean.
Wicklow Hospice Foundation Page 3
UPCOMING EVENTS IN AID OF THE WICKLOW HOSPICE.
CAN YOU SPARE TWO HOURS TO HELP WITH ANY OF THE FOL-
LOWING EVENTS?
CONTACT SINEAD ON 0870954137 040291310
SEPTEMBER 2018
1st & 2nd—Church Gate Collection Rathdrum Parish
15th - Fionnuala McCormack Kilomaraton, 10k.
15th - Legends V Wicklow Hospice Select.
20th - Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
21st - People of the Year Awards, Glenview Hotel.
23rd - Ancient East Walk Glendalough to Glenmalure.
OCTOBER 2018
14TH - One day festival of running, Avondale Forest Park.
28th - Part of Billy Porter’s team and run Dublin City Marathon for the Wick-
low Hospice.
November 2018
24th—Strictly Come Dancing in the Arklow Bay Hotel.
December 2018
SOME WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WICKLOW HOSPICE
DO YOU WISH TO LEARN THE STEPS TO YOUR FAVOURITE DANCE??
WELL THEN STRICTLY COME DANCING IS CALLING YOU!!
I can personally guarantee that this is a fantastic fundraiser to
be part of, if you feel like having a dance in aid of the Wicklow
Hospice contact Sinead on sinead@wicklowhospice.ie
0870954137 040291310 to sign up for our next Strictly Come
Dancing 24th of November 2018 in the Arklow Bay. We are
delighted to once again have Sean and Aimie on board. Check
out their website https://lovedancing.ie/. No dance experi-
ence is needed Sean and Aimie will walk you through the
steps and find a dance that will suit you and your partner..we
love to mix it up a bit and have a group of friends, boys with
boys, girls with girls and of course the traditional man and
woman..we will find a dance that suits any combination of
partnership. Make that call and see what it is all about or
come down to Love Dancing Studios Glenmalure on the 7th of
September for our in-
formation evening.
Our fantastic new fundraiser for 2018 is well
and truly kicked off!! EPL Legends V Wick-
low Hospice Select in association with Circle K will take place on the
15th of September. The match will be in the Carlisle Grounds in Bray
Kick off is at 3pm Match tickets are only €10 and are selling fast.
Click here to get your match ticket
http://www.gr8events.ie/wicklowhospicelegends/
. Meet and Greet option also available and this fantastic day is fin-
ished off with a black tie dinner dance in the Arklow Bay. See
www.wicklowhospice for all the details or ring Sinead on
Monthly Direct Debit
Direct debits are an easy and efficient way to make a regu-
lar donation. They really help to reduce our administration
costs and allow us to plan for the future.
To set up a direct debit to help the Wicklow Hospice
please call the office on 0402 91310 0870954137 or email
sinead@wicklowhospice.ie
Calling all Companies/ Clubs / Schools throughout the
Should you not wish to re-
County help us by
ceive this newsletter or any
Choosing Wicklow Hospice as your charity of choice for
further information regard-
2018 and support the building of the Hospice by
ing the Wicklow Hospice
> Volunteering at some fundraising events
please email Sinead at fund-
> running an event for us at a time that suits you.
raising@wicklowhospice.ie
Please call Sinead at office at 0402-91310 0870954137.
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