Transform lives,
one wish at a time.

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

Our Summer Newsletter

Read inspiring stories of the hope and courage of our wish children, and the incredible wishes that your generosity has made possible.

How to Help

There are lots of fantastic ways you can support Make-A-Wish Ireland. Take part in our events, host your own or become a corporate partner.

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 3,400 brave children across Ireland, including 214 wishes granted in 2024 alone.

Our Wish Stories

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

Doreen's Wish

Doreen's Wish

Doreen wished for a shopping spree day that was all about her and full of the things she loved.  ​ Things…
Badshah's Wish

Badshah's Wish

Meet Badshah, a creative 13-year-old from Waterford. Badshah was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at a young age and has undergone frequent…
Bob's Wish

Bob's Wish

It has been over thirty years since we granted Bob’s wish to fly on a plane, and it is still…

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.

Make-A-Wish Woodland

Make-A-Wish Woodland

Following on from the development of our sustainability charter, we developed the Make-A-Wish Woodland, in partnership with VEON. As part…
The VHI Women's Mini Marathon

The VHI Women's Mini Marathon

This June, more than 15 incredible women took to the streets of Dublin for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, running…
The Paddy Cole Memorial Golf Classic

The Paddy Cole Memorial Golf Classic

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the participants who joined our Paddy Cole Memorial Golf…

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