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Wednesday 31 May 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# lauralynn

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# children's hospice week
Children's Hospice Week: 'We get 15 days of respite a year - it's the only time we have together'
Cian Murphy has been attending LauraLynn Children’s Hospice – and charming the nurses there – since 2013.
Voices
'I enjoy the peace and the space to be myself when I come to LauraLynn'
Thirteen-year-old Lauren Shaw describes her life and the support she receives from LauraLynn.
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'I just want people to remember her': A mother's first Christmas without her little girl
Tara Curran said the family’s spirits were lifted when they received a special gift from hospice staff on Christmas Eve.
# sponsored by WEEE
7 things you didn't know about the LauraLynn Hospice
LauraLynn is Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, providing much-needed care to short and precious lives.
# Act Of Kindness
This little girl asked for a donation to an Irish charity instead of birthday presents
Too sweet.
Voices
Kevin lived for just nine years, but he taught us about life, love, and the world
Mairead Dunford writes about her son Kevin, who died aged nine, and how he taught their family how to love even though he had a life-limiting condition.
# lauralynn
'It brings you down to earth and makes you feel quite real'
The province are promoting LauraLynn Children’s Hospice this season.
# packing down
Take me to Church: Leinster stars greet children from trio of charities
Children from Laura Lynn, Heart Children Ireland and Blackrock Flyers Special Olympics Club were surprised by Healy, Kearney, Conan and Madigan.
# end of life report
People with terminal illnesses should 'automatically receive' medical cards
The Oireachtas Health Committee launched its report on end-of-life care this afternoon.
# health superheroes
Children's hospice LauraLynn to begin providing home care
A pilot programme is to be rolled out over the next 12 months.