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Mater Hospital Foundation
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We raise funds to give every patient and every family who loves them the very best care in the Mater Public Hospital. Find out more at www.materfoundation.ie CHY 9768 | RCN 20024505
The Navenny Street Community Reunion was held in Ballybofey Co. Donegal this year and raised a wonderful €500 to support patients in the Mater HospitalPictured presenting the cheque in the hospital is Malachy McNulty and Dr. Aoife Heeney, both from Navenny Street! Míle Buiochas!
December 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
⏰ LAST CHANCE!
Only a few hours left to grab your tickets for the Festive €5,000 Raffle! 🎄✨
5 chances to win €1,000 – and every ticket helps support patients in the Mater Hospital this Christmas.
❌ Raffle closes at 11PM – don’t miss out!
👉 VISIT www.materfoundation.ie/festive5000
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
There’s nothing like seeing Santa brighten the halls of the #MaterHospital ❤️🌟

His visit filled the Mater with hope, wonder, and big smiles — reminding us what this season is truly about: joy, kindness, and community.

#HappyChristmas #NollaigShona #Santa #SantaClause
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today, we would like to spotlight a lovely group of women who took part in this year's Women's Mini Marathon in memory of their 'Moma Bear', Cora Clarke. 🩷
Together the teams raised an amazing €4,590, all to support end of life care in the Mater Hospital.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
📆 One week left to enter for 5 chances to win €1,000!

Don't wait, grab your tickets now and help support patients in the #MaterHospital who are too sick to go home this Christmas.

➡️➡️ Get your Festive €5,000 tickets at www.idonate.ie/raffle/Mater...

#HappyChristmas #Raffle
December 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We are immensely grateful to our wonderful friends at the Holi Indian Restaurant for hosting such a beautiful charity dinner to raise vital funds for the Mater Hospital. ❤️
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✅ Santa popped into the Mater to get his blood pressure checked… and yes, he checked it twice! 😉

#HappyChristmas #NollaigShona #Santa #SantaClause #DaidínaNollag #MaterHospital
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🎁 Get your tickets for our Festive €5,000 raffle AND help wrap patients in care this season.

❤️ There are 5 chances to win €1,000, enter now!

🔗 www.idonate.ie/raffle/Mater...
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🎂 We want to wish John a belated happy 50th birthday!

John held a celebration in his home to raise funds for the Mater Hospital after both he and his brother received heart transplants from the Mater. ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our little tree on Whitty Street in the Mater Hospital is warming up with all of the kind words you've sent in. 🎄❤️

Thank you to our wonderful supporters for sharing messages of love and support for patients who are too sick to go home this Christmas.
December 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Everyone may be busy unwrapping their playlists right now, but this Christmas, you can help wrap Mater patients in care.🎄✨ Enter our Festive €5,000 Raffle for your chance to win one of five €1,000 prizes and help support patients this Christmas. Visit www.materfoundation.ie/festive5000
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The 'Irishman Abroad' podcast host Jarlath Regan joined nurses and staff in the Mater Hospital to spread some festive cheer and to help raise funds and awareness for patients in the hospital, especially those who won't get to go home for Christmas.
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Every day here in the Mater Hospital, we see the incredibly positive impact that supporters like you have on the lives of our patients and their families.

Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, and a day where we say THANK YOU to everyone who has made a kind donation, raised 1/3
December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🎅✨ A little magic arrived early at the Mater… Santa himself came to visit!

He brought smiles, sparkle, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer to patients, families, and staff across the hospital.

He even stopped for a cheeky cuppa!
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Every step taken. Every kilometre completed... can help change a life at the Mater. ❤️

If you’re signed up for the #DublinMarathon, we’d be honoured to have you join #TeamMater and run for our patients, our staff, and our community.

Join Team Mater: buff.ly/R1tvm3e.
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It means so much to nurses from St Vincent's Cancer Ward in the Mater Hospital to know your heart will be with them on Christmas Day. ❤️🎄
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Nurses from the Breast Health Unit at the Mater Hospital have an important message to share with you for our 3,000 squats in November challenge!
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our wonderful friend, Jarlath Regan paid a special visit to the Mater to kick off the Christmas season!
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
💡Did you know?💡

The Mater Hospital completed 347 robotic-assisted surgeries in 2024! This was made possible thanks to our incredible supporters who allowed us to fund the state-of-the-art Da Vinci XI robot in recent years.
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This November, one of our regular Dickie Dippers was missing. For Matt Davis, the Dickie Dip was more important than ever this year as he continues his treatment for prostate cancer.
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Nurse Sara from St Vincent's Cancer Ward in the Mater Hospital shares a special message with you this Christmas... ❤️🎄
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
See how our 30-day squat challenge participants are getting on!

They've made great progress so far with 2,000 squats complete for the month of November and raising amazing funds for breast cancer patients! 💪📈
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks to the unbelievable spirit shown at this year’s Dickie Dip, our dippers raised over €147,000 and counting for men’s cancer care at the Mater Hospital! Helping to fund earlier diagnoses, better treatments, and more compassionate care for men across Ireland.
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“I survived breast cancer. My best friend didn’t.”

Noelle shares why she is taking part in our 30-day squat challenge this November for Breast Cancer Awareness. ⬇️🩷
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When a patient has a serious spinal injury, they need expert care in specialised surroundings. And that's where the National Spinal Injuries Unit in the Mater Hospital comes in.
November 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM