Unwrap the power of
a wish this Christmas

This Christmas you can help us grant the wishes of children with
critical illnesses - to bring hope, strength and happiness.

Our Christmas Appeal

There are lots of fantastic ways you can support Make-A-Wish Ireland over Christmas, with donations, gifts or hosting your own Christmas Jumper Day.

Our Wishes

A wish granted is true magic for a critically ill child, providing respite from their normal routines of doctors and hospitals.

Volunteer

There are few experiences more powerful than making a wish come true. Volunteers are an essential part of our wish granting process.

Together we can make a difference for children.​

Make-A-Wish Ireland has one simple aim: to grant the wishes of children with critical medical conditions, to bring hope, strength and happiness.

Since 1992, Make-A-Wish Ireland has granted wishes for more than 3,300 brave children across Ireland, including 197 wishes granted in 2023 alone.

Our Wish Stories

See how Make-A-Wish Ireland is changing the lives of
children across Ireland

Ruairi and Fionn

Ruairi and Fionn

Ruairí was such an energetic, happy, funny, beautiful little boy. And this disease took everything from him.
Cian's Wish

Cian's Wish

Meet 10-year-old Cian from Dublin. Cian is a Sports fan and especially loves playing golf and following Liverpool FC.
A Disney Wish

A Disney Wish

With the help of Disney, we recently had the privilege of granting 17 magical wishes to our wish children and…

Do you know a child fighting a critical illness, who could benefit from a life-changing wish?

Latest News

See what’s happening at Make-A-Wish Ireland

Jervis Shopping Centre's Christmas support

Jervis Shopping Centre's Christmas support

Jervis Shopping Centre will donate €1 to Make-A-Wish Ireland for every visit to Santa’s Grotto this year, bringing the magic…
Cork Airport's Return Partnership

Cork Airport's Return Partnership

Cork Airport are the first airport in Ireland to introduce charity reverse vending machines in partnership with Re-turn and the…
Sandra's October Fundraiser

Sandra's October Fundraiser

We would like to congratulate our Women For Wishes member, Sandra Grogan, for her incredible achievement last month, running over…

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