Mayo furniture store announces partnership with children’s hospice

The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation is delighted to announce a new one-year partnership with west of Ireland family run business, Castle Davitt Furniture and the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, the first children’s hospice to serve the western seaboard.

As a part of this partnership, Castle Davitt Furniture will run a major in-store fundraiser across its three locations in Mayo, Galway and Sligo. Each store will feature a prominent ‘Big Clock’ donation display on the counter, pre-loaded with €1,000. Customers can choose to add a donation when making a purchase, and the clock will update daily to show the growing total raised.

The funds raised will support the development of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, which will provide essential care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses, as well as vital support for their families, across eight counties in the west of Ireland. The eight bed Sunflower Children’s Hospice will include family accommodation, hydrotherapy baths, play therapy and sensory rooms, garden access for each room, and most importantly a team of multidisciplinary medical professionals on site. Construction is due to commence in late 2026.

In operation since 1982, Castle Davitt Furniture is an Irish owned, family operated business, with showrooms in Castlebar, Sligo and Galway.

Phyllis Loftus, Managing Director of Castle Davitt Furniture said:

“As a family, we have spent over 40 years proudly serving communities across the west of Ireland. Throughout this time, it has always and continues to mean a great deal to us to be able to give something back by supporting causes that truly matter in our region. As I near retirement, the development of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice is a cause that is very close to my heart. We are honoured to partner with Sunflower Children’s Hospice on this important initiative and we hope our customers will join us in helping to make a lasting difference for families who need this support most.”

Martina Jennings, CEO Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation said:

"I want to thank Castle Davitt Furniture for their commitment to support the Sunflower Children's Hospice for the next year. By launching across their three locations in Mayo, Galway, and Sligo, Castle Davitt is helping to raise vital awareness and build support for the hospice right across the communities we serve. Their generous partnership will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and families who rely on our care. We truly appreciate their dedication to helping us continue this essential work as we move closer to bringing the Sunflower Children's Hospice to life for families across the western seaboard."

For over 30 years, the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has been dedicated to providing palliative care services to people with life limiting illnesses and their families in Mayo and Roscommon. The Palliative Care Teams have supported more than 25,000 patients and their families to date. Both Mayo Hospice and Roscommon Hospice were developed and paid for by fundraised income (a combined €15.3 million) and are a result of the great support received from the people of Mayo and Roscommon.

To make a donation, please visit here.