Hugh's House News

We’re so honoured that Hugh’s House has been chosen, alongside our friends at Blood Bikes East, as a beneficiary of this year’s Millie & Maisie’s Pumpkin Patch in Killyon, Offaly.

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This wonderful event is packed with pumpkin picking, fun activities, sweet treats, and family laughter, all while raising vital funds for two charities that support families and children during hospital stays and emergencies.

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Date: 25th and 26th October

Location: Killyon, Co. Offaly

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../millie-maisies-pumpkin...

Every ticket helps families staying in Hugh’s House stay close to their children in hospital, and helps Blood Bikes East continue their lifesaving volunteer service delivering urgent medical supplies.

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Let’s make this the most heartwarming autumn event of the year, pumpkins, purpose, and plenty of smiles!

Massive Congratulations to Lyndon Jones, who last week completed his 270km walk from his home in Westport to Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin, and so far has raised over €40,000!

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Joined by his brother-in-law Cathal for the full journey. Michelle his wife, and other family and friends, they wlaked into Hugh's House at midday last Monday, ending Lauchlan's Journey.

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This journey was deeply personal, in memory of their beautiful baby boy, Lachlan, who sadly passed away at just 12 weeks old.

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Lyndon took on this walk to raise funds for both the Children's Health Foundation and Hugh's House, so other families can receive the same care and support that they did. This fundraiser was their way of honouring Lachlan’s memory and giving something back to those who helped them through the hardest time of their lives.

We were only thrilled to have the lovely bunch from Nuvaila in with us yesterday at Hugh’s House. They kindly gave up their own time to help us out with a few bits and pieces around the place — and fair play to them, they got stuck in from the word go!

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It means the world to us to have people like that lending a hand. It’s support like this that helps us keep Hugh’s House feeling like home for the families who stay with us.

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To everyone at Nuvaila — thanks a million. You’ve no idea how much your kindness means to us.

The first ever edition of the Hugh's House Newsletter is now available for you to download.

The Hugh’s House Garden is a peaceful space where families can take a breath of fresh air, find a moment of calm, and let children play safely away from the hospital setting. It’s a place filled with laughter, reflection, and the simple joy of nature—but it needs a little help to stay that way. We’re currently looking for volunteers to help keep the garden clean, tidy, and welcoming for everyone who visits. Whether you have green fingers or just a willing heart, your time and effort will make a real difference. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

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