'There is so little for children like Jamie in Cork' Mother's joy as  LauraLynn to open Munster service

As it prepares to celebrate its 10th year in operation, Ireland’s only children’s hospice is set to expand its service, offering respite to homes in Munster.

Miriam O'Callaghan alongside LauraLynn founder Jane McKenna outside LauraLynn House as the hospice celebrates 10 years since the opening of its doors. Picture: Andres Poveda

LauraLynn, the children's hospice, is planning to expand its service in Munster with a new satellite service in Cork City. 

Ireland’s only children’s hospice, which is currently based in Dublin, plans to double the number of children it helps in Munster from 37 to 74.