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Providing play to children and young people in hospital across Ireland and supporting their families

Children in Hospital (CIH) has over 300 volunteers nationwide and an enormous extended community of friends, families, extended families, parents and guardians. Our volunteers work in conjunction with hospital play specialists and/or ward staff to facilitate play for sick children in 14 hospitals throughout Ireland. Volunteers go where the children are, whether this be in hospital waiting rooms, playrooms, on wards, in emergency waiting rooms, or at the bedside of a child in isolation. Play volunteers provide children with an opportunity to play and enjoy themselves which helps to reduce the stress and boredom being in hospital can cause. Quite often our services benefit not only the child but the parent as well, as parents who have spent anything from hours to weeks at the bedside of their sick child can take the opportunity to go and have a cup of tea/ something to eat/ a shower or to make a phone call or sometimes to simply get outside for some fresh air, knowing that their child will be well cared for and entertained by our trained volunteers. To join our team of Play volunteers please register your interest by contacting our office on 012903510 or by emailing us at info@childreninhospital.ie. If you are unable to volunteer but would like to support us in other ways please visit our website at www.childreninhospital.ie where you can become a member or donate :)

CHY: 6632 RCN: 20012632

10/12/2025

On Friday at the National Rehabilitation Conference in Dun Laoghaire, we presented a summary of our recent peer support programme! We were thrilled to have been awarded best poster in the category for Community Reintegration - Carer and family engagement!

Since August, our Family Support Team collaborated with the NRH to support parents & carers of children undergoing rehabilitation. Following a successful pilot, we hope to offer this model of support to more parents/ carers across other hospitals!

Pictured: CIH Family Support Manager, Bess Van Sleeuwen & Jennifer Hudson, Clare Hudson Paediatric Programme Manager, NRH

05/12/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day!!

To all of our CIH volunteers... whether you serve on our Board of Directors, fundraise, or volunteer directly with families in hospital, your kindness and generosity makes a real and lasting difference.

Thank you for showing up and lifting others when it’s needed most!

26/11/2025

Our Christmas Cards are now available!✨

Illustrated by Heather McKay from Head in the Clouds who is celebrating 25 years 🎉 To mark the occasion, our packs will include a selection of 7 cards for €5! All proceeds go to CIH.

Purchase them in your local Art & Hobby shop or online here - https://children-in-hospital.splink.io/shop

20/11/2025

We're brewing support for children and their families in hospital this Christmas!

Host a coffee morning this December or join us in Dublin City Centre to support our volunteer services, helping to bring some fun and a much-needed break to families during their hospital stay.

Find out more details here - https://childreninhospital.ie/coffee/

19/11/2025

A huge thanks to the Dental Health Foundation, Ireland for supporting our Parent Care Packs with toothbrushes and toothpastes!

Also to Vico Deodorant for their generous donation of deodrants🧡

Our packs are available in hospitals nationwide to parents and carers whose child has been unexpectedly admitted and in need of hygiene items.

12/11/2025

It's Charity Trustees' Week! ❤️

We'd like to recognise and celebrate the unwavering commitment and contributions of our CIH Board members, and that of trustees across all charities. Our Board members in CIH give many voluntary hours and their dedication and expertise guides and supports our mission.

Thank you Trustees! 👏

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Thanks to all of our play volunteers who have been creating some spooky fun in the hospitals this week for those who can't be out trick-or-treating tonight 🍬

Have a fun-filled and safe weekend everyone!!

13/10/2025

Join us this October 23rd for a special webinar focused on supporting siblings of children with additional or medical needs.

We're thrilled to be joined by Liz and Linda from Sibshop Ireland who will lead this session.

Click the link to find out more and to register - https://informationhub.childreninhospital.ie/webinars-and-events/

17/09/2025

Play Volunteer applications are still open! We're looking to grow our volunteer team in:

- Across CHI Hospitals
- Cavan General Hospital
- Waterford University Hospital
- Mayo University Hospital

Apply Now - https://childreninhospital.ie/volunteer-vacancies/

11/09/2025

Meet Catherine Brady, one of our incredible Play Volunteers, who's fundraising this month to support our services!

"I’m taking on a big challenge this September to walk 139 km of the of the Camino! The route runs from Ponte de Lima through Valença (Portugal), and then on to Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Rei, and finally Santiago (Spain).

This challenge is especially meaningful to me because I’ve seen firsthand how play volunteering brings joy, comfort, and support to children during some of the toughest moments of their lives. I hope that by completing this walk, I can help make a real difference for the children and families that CIH supports.

If you’re in a position to donate, I’d be so grateful. Every contribution will go towards making hospital stays a little brighter for children across Ireland."

If you would like to support Catherine's Fundraiser, see here - https://gofund.me/c998116f4

04/09/2025

🎉 Win a Leinster Rugby Jersey signed by the Men's Leinster Team — including stars James Lowe, Gary Ringrose, Ronan Kelleher, and many more!

Only €5 per entry! Proceeds will support Children in Hospital Ireland!

The winner will be drawn on the 5th of September 2025!

Enter here - https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SignedLeinsterJerseyRaffle

06/08/2025

Share your experience! We want to hear from those who have transitioned from child to adult paediatric healthcare!

👉 Click here - https://form.jotform.com/251732352483052
It will take less than 2 MINUTES!!

❔ Have questions?
Email - caroline.heary@universityofgalway.ie

Address

4-5 Burton Hall Road
Sandyford
DUBLIN18

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35312903510

Website

http://www.childreninhospital.ie/

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