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  LauraLynn welcomes HIQA Report

  LauraLynn welcomes the overall findings of a recently conducted inspection of our disability services – also known as The Children’s Sunshine Home (CSH) – by the Health Information and Quality…

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  14 Feb
  2019
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  daa staff raise €105,000 for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice in 2018

  At the beginning of 2018, LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice was selected as Charity Partner of the Year by the daa, alongside the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Snowflakes for…

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  4 Feb
  2019
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  The Importance of Gratitude by Dr Aidan McKiernan

  For International Thank You Day, our Principal Clinical Psychologist, Dr Aidan McKiernan shares with us the importance of gratitude and how this practice can positively improve our lives. Gratitude, simply…

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  9 Jan
  2019
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  Christmas Message from LauraLynn

  As the year draws to a close, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the many achievements and events at LauraLynn this year. 2018 was a very special…

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  21 Dec
  2018

Archive

• ▼ 2019 (3)
• • ▼ February (2)
  • • LauraLynn welcomes HIQA Report
    • daa staff raise €105,000 for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice in 2018
  • ► January (1)
  • • The Importance of Gratitude by Dr Aidan McKiernan
• ► 2018 (41)
• • ► December (5)
  • • Christmas Message from LauraLynn
    • Christmas Message from LauraLynn
    • LauraLynn Memory Tree
    • Coping with Christmas
    • The Much More Magnificent Seven
  • ► November (5)
  • • Light Up LauraLynn 2018
    • UCD and LauraLynn, announce ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ alongside Minister for Higher Education, Minister Mitchell O’Connor
    • Jack Lukeman together with the National Children's Choir release 'Starman' makes No.1 on playlists
    • How Play Therapy can support grieving children
    • Tickets are now ON SALE!
  • ► October (6)
  • • 6 Common Misconceptions About Children's Hospices
    • Microsoft Making Every Moment Count for Ireland's Sickest Children and their Families
    • How you can support LauraLynn this Christmas
    • Family Fun Day 2018
    • Save the Date - Heroes Ball 2018
    • Autumn Memorial Family Walk and Picnic
  • ► September (2)
  • • LauraLynn 2017 At A Glance
    • Palliative Care Week 2018
  • ► August (1)
  • • Microsoft employees spin into Kinsale in aid of LauraLynn
  • ► July (1)
  • • LauraLynn call on Government to prioritise Children’s Palliative Care Programme in Budget 2019
  • ► June (3)
  • • A Big Thank You – LauraLynn Heroes Ball 2018
    • Ireland AM Live @ LauraLynn for 2018 Children's Hospice Week
    • Annual Report 2017
  • ► May (2)
  • • A Standing Ovation!
    • Children's Hospice Week 2018!
  • ► April (4)
  • • LauraLynn Appoints Orla O’Brien as CEO
    • Our New GIY Herb and Sensory Garden
    • Annual Memorial Service 2018
    • LauraLynn Heroes Ball Launched by Miriam O'Callaghan and Alan Hughes
  • ► March (7)
  • • The LauraLynn Oscars 2018
    • The Joshua Tree - New Roots Goes Global
    • LauraLynn Time to Grieve Programme
    • LauraLynn meets Niall Horan
    • Irish Healthcare Centre Award Winners!
    • VHI Women's Mini Marathon Entries Now Open!
    • LauraLynn and Storm Emma
  • ► February (4)
  • • Event to Celebrate Jane & Brendan McKenna
    • WEEE Ireland's Powerful Partnership with LauraLynn Continues....
    • daa Announce 2018 Charity Partners
    • Thorntons Recycling Partners with LauraLynn
  • ► January (1)
  • • International Thank You Day
• ► 2017 (23)
• • ► December (4)
  • • Christmas Message from LauraLynn
    • Giving the Gift of Time
    • In Memory of Beth: Running for LauraLynn & Intel in the 2018 Winter Olympics Torch Relay
    • LauraLynn Door-2-Door Fundraisers in your Area
  • ► November (3)
  • • Light Up LauraLynn 2017
    • David Lights Up The Winter Olympics in Support of LauraLynn!
    • Light Up LauraLynn is Sold Out
  • ► October (3)
  • • Making a Will ... In Simple Easy Steps
    • 2016 Annual Report
    • The Joshua Tree - New Roots Release Date
  • ► August (3)
  • • The Joshua Tree - New Roots
    • Family Fun Day
    • A Meet & Greet with Martin O'Neill!
  • ► July (1)
  • • Princess Takamado of Japan visits LauraLynn
  • ► June (1)
  • • Everyday heroes raise €90,000 for LauraLynn
  • ► May (4)
  • • Mia releases single in aid of LauraLynn
    • Children's Hospice Week 2017
    • ‘You do what you can while he’s here’
    • Children's Hospice Week 2017 is coming!
  • ► April (1)
  • • The LauraLynn Oscars were in Town
  • ► March (2)
  • • Sign up now for the VHI Women's Mini Marathon!
    • LauraLynn Heroes Ball 2017
  • ► February (1)
  • • Every Battery Counts
• ► 2016 (30)
• • ► December (5)
  • • Christmas Message from the Chairman and the CEO of LauraLynn
    • Christmas Greetings from Jane and Brendan
    • Christmas Appeal
    • Christmas Shop Now Open
    • Caring for yourself over Christmas
  • ► November (2)
  • • Santa Claus Arrives at Arnotts
    • LauraLynn Remembers
  • ► October (2)
  • • Encore! Encore! Encore!
    • LauraLynn wins IMSTA Award
  • ► September (1)
  • • LauraLynn Children's Hospice 5th Birthday
  • ► August (5)
  • • LauraLynn Family Fun Day
    • The Rory Foundation
    • Special Thanks to Jane and Brendan McKenna
    • Funding & Governance
    • Imaginosity partners with LauraLynn
  • ► June (2)
  • • Annual Report 2015
    • Meet Dee and see how she is making musical memories
  • ► May (5)
  • • LauraLynn Tee's off with The Rory Foundation
    • Wellness Morning for Bereaved LauraLynn Mums
    • TV3 Stars don their superhero lycra in support of LauraLynn and Children’s Hospice Week
    • Face 2 Face Fundraising for LauraLynn
    • Stars hit the red carpet for LauraLynn Oscars Night
  • ► April (3)
  • • Intl Conference on Children's Palliative Care
    • Families Remember together
    • LauraLynn remembers 1916
  • ► March (2)
  • • LauraLynn delighted to be one of the beneficieries of The Rory Foundation at Irish Open
    • WEEE Recycle for LauraLynn@Home
  • ► February (1)
  • • To Live and Dine In Dublin
  • ► January (2)
  • • Interview with SiliconRepublic
    • Save the Date for Our Heroes Ball!
• ► 2015 (39)
• • ► December (3)
  • • Happy Christmas from LauraLynn
    • Christmas Greetings from Jane and Brendan
    • Oneview System Lights Up LauraLynn Patient Experience
  • ► November (4)
  • • Remembering Loved Ones
    • Annual Memorial Service
    • LauraLynn at Irish Healthcare Awards
    • Jacqui Ellis
  • ► October (4)
  • • David Norris with Miriam O'Callaghan & Ray D'Arcy launch Jane McKenna's book
    • The Story of Laura and Lynn by Jane McKenna
    • 2nd International Children's Palliative Care Conference
    • Author Fran O’Brien launched her new novel
  • ► September (4)
  • • Alex Mancini inspiring Masterclass on Neonatal Palliative Care
    • Well done to the LauraLynn Nursing Team
    • Nesta Ball for Life
    • Staff Nurse Vacancies at LauraLynn Hospice
  • ► August (1)
  • • Festival Fun at LauraLynn Family Fun Day
  • ► July (1)
  • • Recycle Your Batteries for Good
  • ► June (2)
  • • VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!
    • LauraLynn Goes Paperless
  • ► May (6)
  • • LauraLynn Ladies Wellness Morning at the Radisson
    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
    • TV3 Stars Abseil from Croke Park Skyline for LauraLynn
    • Irish Farmers Journal
    • SuperHero Arts & Crafts at LauraLynn
    • Memorial Service
  • ► April (3)
  • • Be a HERO for LauraLynn!
    • #JobFairy - Volunteer Princes & Princesses Required
    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
  • ► March (4)
  • • Call for review of National Children's Palliative Care Policy
    • Family Fun & Relaxation Weekend
    • Mini Marathon Registration now OPEN
    • A Gift for Mam this Mother's Day
  • ► February (5)
  • • HUGE THANKS to the sponsors of the UCD Smurfit Fundraiser for LauraLynn - 7th/8th March - South King Street
    • Ray D’Arcy launches #DressedByAChild Campaign for LauraLynn!
    • The Spirits Within band supports LauraLynn
    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
    • LauraLynn in the NEWS
  • ► January (2)
  • • Children’s Sunshine Home welcomes findings of HIQA Inspection
    • Take on a Charity Challenge for LauraLynn
• ► 2014 (45)
• • ► December (7)
  • • A Masterclass with Professor Philip Larkin
    • Clinical Education Courses 2015
    • Santa & Mrs Claus visits a Frozen LauraLynn
    • Pick up your Blue LauraLynn Santa Hat at the Leinster v Connacht Match this Friday and raise much needed funds for Ireland’s Children’s Hospice
    • Newsgroup Supports LauraLynn
    • Memorial Ceremonies at LauraLynn
    • LauraLynn in the News
  • ► November (6)
  • • EasyDNA & HomeDNAdirect Supporting LauraLynn
    • BOSCO’S BACK FOR BATTERY RECYCLING CAMPAIGN!
    • Hospice Hero & Author Fran O'Brien launched her new novel I916
    • LauraLynn presents at Global Conference in Rome
    • Launch of New Information Hub for Parents of Children with Life-Limiting Conditions
    • LauraLynn Tricks & Treats at Halloween!
  • ► October (7)
  • • Website launched for Parents and Children with life-limiting illness
    • Christmas Volunteers Needed!
    • Best Will in the World Week - Gift in Your Will
    • Wellness Morning
    • LauraLynn in the News
    • Palliative Care Week
    • TTM Healthcare's #tennerchallenge
  • ► September (3)
  • • Shine a Light for LauraLynn - Buy a Candle to Support
    • Family Fun Day 2014
    • Cuppa O'Clock for LauraLynn
  • ► August (3)
  • • Great Day out on the Wicklow Waters
    • The Children’s Sunshine Home welcomes recent HIQA report
    • Precious Memories (Families)
  • ► July (1)
  • • Music al fresco
  • ► June (2)
  • • Collage A Voce Outreach Tour
    • New ‘at home’ hospice care service for children
  • ► May (3)
  • • Hospice Heroes Fund 3 New Beds at LauraLynn
    • Pampering Mums
    • PARAMEDIC HOSPICE HEROES TURN GOOD FRIDAY INTO GREAT FRIDAY!
  • ► April (7)
  • • Watch back - Winning Streak LauraLynn Piece
    • Memorial Service - April 2014
    • Late Late Show.....Vote Eileen
    • The Ray D’Arcy Show HALF MILLION HALF MARATHON
    • “Tonight Matthew I’m going to be …."
    • Man Walk
    • Ray Interviews John & Catherine (Leo's Mum & Dad)
  • ► March (4)
  • • Dr Richard Hain presents Masterclass at LauraLynn
    • Tune in to TODAY FM at 9.40am tomorrow..
    • LauraLynn WINS Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Happy Pancake Tuesday!
  • ► February (2)
  • • Ray D'Arcy Interviews Jane McKenna & Amy (Miss Ellie) Cunningham
    • VOTE for LauraLynn!!
• ► 2013 (33)
• • ► December (3)
  • • Christmas Orders
    • WEBSITE - Technical Difficulties
    • Statement regarding LauraLynns position on the recent negative publicity about charities.
  • ► November (1)
  • • Nominated for Irish Healthcare Awards 2014
  • ► October (1)
  • • Summer Volunteers Needed!
  • ► September (5)
  • • Children's Palliative Care: Connecting Home, Hospital & Hospice
    • Children's Palliative Care: Connecting Home, Hospital & Hospice
    • Spread a Little Sunshine & Recycle for LauraLynn!
    • Jane McKenna Speaks to Ryan Tubridy
    • WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
  • ► August (3)
  • • Email Technical Issue 22nd-26th August 2013
    • Paris2Nice - Pedal Power!
    • Hilton Raffle!!
  • ► July (2)
  • • Winners of our LauraLynn Spring Raffle 2013...
    • Clinical Education Autumn Course Syllabus
  • ► June (1)
  • • LauraLynn are Recruiting for a VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR
  • ► May (3)
  • • Spring Raffle - 21st June 2013
    • Lucky Shuffle Activity Book
    • SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
  • ► April (1)
  • • LauraLynn are Recruiting!
  • ► March (6)
  • • NO TIME TO DIE - RTÉ 1 DOCUMENTARY
    • St Patrick's Day Festival Stockholm Supports LauraLynn
    • Follow & Tweet to tell us why your mum deserves a chocolate treat!
    • WIN PREMIUM TICKETS TO IRELAND V FRANCE
    • REPORT FINDS GROWING NEED FOR RESPITE CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES
    • Respite Services for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions & their Families in Ireland.
  • ► February (4)
  • • Psstt... BIG Event in May!
    • Happy Valentine's Day!
    • Happy Pancake Tuesday!
    • Workshop Announced 'Introduction to Children's Palliative Care'
  • ► January (3)
  • • Fantasy 6 Nations for LauraLynn
    • LauraLynn Wins Awards!
    • Caring Careers - Current Opportunities
• ► 2012 (12)
• • ► December (1)
  • • Art Gallery in Stillorgan ...if looking for Christmas ideas
  • ► November (4)
  • • Powerscourt Townhouse Centre welcomes Father Christmas
    • LauraLynn Presents at 1st European Congress of Paediatric Palliative Care
    • Submission to Government ahead of Budget 2013
    • €225,000 raised in loving memory of Daniel Farrell
  • ► October (4)
  • • Best of Luck Dublin Marathon!!
    • The Rugby Lunch
    • Happy 1st Birthday LauraLynn!
    • Up up & AWAY!
  • ► August (3)
  • • P&G Partner with LauraLynn to Build Ireland's Second Children's Hospice
    • Best of Luck to Team Tour De Picnic!
    • Calling All Volunteers!
• ► 2011 (50)
• • ► November (4)
  • • Sunshine Battery Power - help us with Batteries!
    • Thank You for supporting Daniel's Heart Christmas Fair
    • Annual Coffee Morning Foxrock Golf Club
    • Top designers inspire for Daniel’s Heart Christmas cards
  • ► October (16)
  • • Well done to the Horti family on their return to the Childrens Sunshine Home
    • Well Done Dublin City Marathon Runners!
    • Visit Timbertrove Academy for witches and wizards this Halloween!
    • Vote for us in the Better Together 2011 video competition
    • Rugby Lunch Fri 28th Oct with Brent Pope & Risteard Cooper
    • Irish Examiner, Feelgood 30.09.11
    • Featured in the RTE Guide 08.10.11
    • Elm Park Golf Club Captain's Charity Day
    • Irishhealth.com 28.09.11
    • Fran O'Brien Book Launch
    • RTE News 27.09.11
    • The Irish Times, 28.09.11
    • Evening Herald, 30.09.11
    • The Irish Times, 04.10.11
    • Irish Independent, 27.09.11
    • Irish Examiner, 27.09.11
  • ► September (5)
  • • LauraLynn House opened by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese!
    • Last Week to Vote Coca-Cola 125 Years Thank You Fund
    • Thank you Miriam O'Callaghan - Four Provinces in a Classic Launch
    • IKEA has chosen us as their Charity of Year for 2011-2012
    • Book Launch by Cathy McCarthy
  • ► August (1)
  • • Children's Sunshine Home Competition date extended to 9th August!
  • ► July (4)
  • • Thank you Tullow Oil
    • Educational Evening for Health Professionals
    • Magnificant 1965 Jaguar MkII for Auction
    • 20th Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show
  • ► June (4)
  • • Rugby Dream Team Competition - Vote Now
    • The Children's Sunshine Home Family Fun Day
    • Report finds Respite not available to all children with Life Limiting Illness
    • Women's Mini Marathon - Ladies - you were amazing!
  • ► May (9)
  • • Shane Byrne at The Children's Sunshine Home & Laura Lynn House
    • Intel Matching Grant Ceremony
    • Ladies Summer Lunch
    • Beth's Big Balloon Race
    • 10K Walk this Sun, from Killiney Castle 11am ALL WELCOME!
    • Intel Ireland Fun Run
    • Freemason's Masquerade Ball
    • 24 Hour Ski-athon
    • The return of Hollywood Nights - one nighe only!
  • ► April (3)
  • • Goldwing Bikers Support us again!
    • DAK Photography support Ireland's first children's hospice
    • Family Fun Race Days at Leopardstown
  • ► March (2)
  • • Four Provinces in a Classic
    • St Gerards Charity Art Exhibition
  • ► February (1)
  • • Looking for a Director of Development
  • ► January (1)
  • • Jane McKenna honoured by American Ireland Fund
• ► 2010 (7)
• • ► December (1)
  • • Pat Dolan records song for LauraLynn House
  • ► November (1)
  • • Kideo.ie support LauraLynn House
  • ► October (2)
  • • '2 WILL DO' Charity 25 Campaign
    • Almost 50,000 euros raised in extraordinary fundraising event
  • ► September (2)
  • • Well done Karen on 350k walk from Dublin to Clonakilty!
    • Protect your family and support Ireland's first Children's Hospice at the same time
  • ► March (1)
  • • Miriam O'Callaghan launches Airtricity's electrifying fundraising drive
• ► 2009 (1)
• • ► September (1)
  • • Save and Support us with Gosave's saver card