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06 Feb 2026

North Mayo business announced as charity partner for Sunflower Children's Hospice

The Sunflower Children’s Hospital is set to provide care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and their families

North Mayo business  announced as charity partner for Sunflower Children's Hospice

Joe Queenan, Managing Director at Foxford Woollen Mills; Audrey Duffy, Corporate Partnerships Officer at Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation and Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has announced a new partnership with FOXFORD and the Sunflower Children’s Hospice.

As part of this partnership, FOXFORD has committed to donating 10% of all online sales from their children’s range (toys, books, baby blankets, etc) to the Sunflower Children’s Hospice for the next three years. 

The partnership was celebrated at a coffee morning hosted by FOXFORD, which Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, and Audrey Duffy, Corporate Partnerships Officer at Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, attended.

The Sunflower Children’s Hospital is set to provide essential care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across eight counties. The eight-bed Sunflower Children’s Hospice will include family accommodation, hydrotherapy baths, play therapy, and sensory rooms, garden access for each room, and a team of multidisciplinary medical professionals on site. Construction is set to commence in late 2026. 

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Joe Queenan, Managing Director of FOXFORD, said they are very proud to support such an important initiative.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has an excellent track record and has planned a state-of-the-art facility for Castlebar, which will alleviate stress for families and provide the care required.

“Commendably, they have already raised over €7 million of their €12-14 million goal through incredible community support, and we are delighted that we can contribute to this. We are very excited to see this being developed in our county this year.” 

Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, expressed how grateful they are for the support of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice for the next three years.

“Their generous commitment will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and families who rely on our care. We appreciate their partnership and their dedication to helping us continue our vital work.”

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