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Wish Week 2025

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

Wish Week

Wish Week is our national fundraising week, raising awareness and acknowledging the bravery of wish children and their families.
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Our Wishes

A wish granted is true magic for a critically ill child, providing respite from their normal routines of doctors and hospitals.
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We welcome queries from medical professionals or children themselves but the application must be completed by the Parent/legal guardian of the child.
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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 3,350 brave children across Ireland, including 214 wishes granted in 2024 alone.

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Our Wish Stories

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

Annalie's Wish

Annalie's Wish

Meet Annalie, a passionate young Irish Dancer from Wexford!  Her wish to have an Irish Dancing Dress recently came true!
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Arthur's Wish

Arthur's Wish

“It’s something that Arthur can look back on forever. There’s nothing material that would ever touch that experience, ever. It…
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Iz's Wish

Iz's Wish

Meet Iz, a passionate 16-year-old music fan from Clare. I'z wish to have an electric guitar recently came true!
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Do you know a child fighting a critical illness, who could benefit from a life-changing wish?

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Latest News

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Westport Golf Club Fundraiser

Westport Golf Club Fundraiser

Golfing season was officially opened in Westport Golf Club on Saturday.
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Anthony McLaughlin Fundraiser

Anthony McLaughlin Fundraiser

The McLaughlin Family's recent fundraiser raised an incredible €2,140!
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Our 2025 Wish-Mas Raffle

Our 2025 Wish-Mas Raffle

This Christmas, we’re excited to launch our Wish-Mas raffle! Between December 15th and 20th, you will have the opportunity to…
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