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With your support, we can help save lives and make a real difference. We are grateful for every donation, with every euro helping to support those who need it most.

Thanks to your donations and fundraising, we can support vital equipment, services and care across the Mercy University Hospital.

This includes funding state-of-the-art technology that can improve patient outcomes, supporting services for patients and their families, and helping to provide equipment such as scanners that can detect cancer earlier.

Your support helps us respond to areas of greatest need and fund resources that make a real difference to patients.

Your impact in numbers

€2,8m+

raised by our generous supporters in 2025

500

clinical psycho-oncology appointments were facilitated in 2023

10,000

booklets were printed providing information to patients

Good news

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Hundreds expected to ‘make their mark on cancer’ at annual charity walk which supports patients at Mercy University Hospital

The much-loved annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk will return on Sunday, July 19th, bringing together hundreds of walkers and runners in support of cancer patients rece...

New Therapeutic Seating Enhancing Patient Care at Mercy University Hospital

The Occupational Therapy (OT) team at the Mercy University Hospital has welcomed six new high-support therapeutic seats, part funded by the Mercy Foundation, that are already enhan...

A Legacy That Will Help Save Lives

Zara Harding-Horan was just 19 when she tragically passed away from Loeys-Dietz syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects connective tissue. But the impact she had in her sho...

Dr Jennifer Hayes appointed to Provide Psycho-Oncology Services for Patients of The Mercy

The Mercy Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jennifer Hayes as Consulting Clinical Psychologist in the Foundation’s Cancer Care Centre on Dyke Parade, Cork Cit...

Prostate Cancer Talks – Men’s Health

We believe that collaboration is the key to making a lasting impact on men’s health and the wellbeing of men from across Cork. These talks are a powerful tool in spreading awarenes...

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O’Callaghan Camino Challenge

Life has thrown an incredible series of challenges at the O’Callaghan family over the last number of years. It all began in August 2022 when their eldest son, Luke, a vibrant and s...

The Callaghans involved in the Camino walk for the Mercy Hospital, from left, Luke, James, Dermot, Grace, Kate, and Eoin

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Upcoming events

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Mercy Hospital Heroes

Calling all heroes: your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to hold a coffee morning or Dress Up/Dress down day this October for Mercy Heroes. Mercy Heroes is an inspiring...

The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon

“Mam was looked after with such kindness and expertise in ‘the Mercy’. We’re giving back to say thanks for the care she received.” Support care at &#...

Make Your Mark on Cancer

We’re delighted and very grateful that Make your Mark on Cancer will take place again this year starting at the Viaduct on the 19th July! Make Your Mark 2026, is a 22km spons...

The Cork’s 96fm Giving for Living Radiothon is back!

Radiothon is the biggest local radio fundraiser in Ireland and has raised nearly €7.1m to date. It returns May 21st, 22nd & 23rd 2026 to r...

Mercy Foundation Golf Classic

Thank you to PepsiCo, our main sponsor for 2026. Thank you Brown & Brown, IPB Insurance and My Wealth Management, our Gold Sponsors. The Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s ...

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Christmas Jumper Day

It’s that time of year again.. the lights are twinkling, the songs are playing and the Christmas jumpers are ready to make their grand return! This December, get into the festive s...

Host a Festive Fundraiser

Celebrate the season and help make life a little brighter for the patients in Mercy University Hospital. This Christmas, we invite you to do something truly special to bring people...

Mercy Stars – Recognising exceptional people and exceptional care

The Mercy Stars Awards are back and 2026 event promises to be a special evening for the many unsung heroes associated with the Mercy University Hospital. Organised by the Hospital ...

Camino De Santiago

Join us on the first Mercy Camino in April 2025 and be the difference to patients in the care of the Mercy Hospital The Mercy Camino Group will be walking for between 5-7 hours per...