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Well, that day has finally come, and there
Speaking at the event, Simon Harris TD said, “I want to pay tribute to the army of volunteers who gave so
Young Harris also singled out the Columban Sisters, who donated the site, and the board of directors at the Wicklow
It was back in September that Simon Harris TD announced an extra €250,000 
for the new Wicklow Hospice HQ, commenting then that, “we’re very close to turning the sod”.
for the new Wicklow Hospice HQ, commenting then that, “we’re very close to turning the sod”.Well, that day has finally come, and there 
were plenty of smiling, happy faces scrambling for that shiny new shovel as the sun, the politicians and A Genuine, Top-Of-The-Range, Grade-A Celebrity came out to play.
were plenty of smiling, happy faces scrambling for that shiny new shovel as the sun, the politicians and A Genuine, Top-Of-The-Range, Grade-A Celebrity came out to play.The truly mighty Daniel Day Lewis – a nearby resident, and a long-time supporter of the new facility – was keen not to draw too much attention away from the matter at hand, even if he did have to pose for approximately 4,376 selfies. Give or take.
Speaking at the event, Simon Harris TD said, “I want to pay tribute to the army of volunteers who gave so 
much time and energy to fundraise, and the wonderful people of Wicklow for their great generosity in donating. This fundraising, along with funding of €1.25 million from the Government, has made the dream of a hospice in Wicklow a reality.”
much time and energy to fundraise, and the wonderful people of Wicklow for their great generosity in donating. This fundraising, along with funding of €1.25 million from the Government, has made the dream of a hospice in Wicklow a reality.”Young Harris also singled out the Columban Sisters, who donated the site, and the board of directors at the Wicklow 
Hospice Foundation, for, well, joining all the dots.
Hospice Foundation, for, well, joining all the dots.Due to open at the end of 2019, the Wicklow Hospice will offer day care, outpatient clinics, respite care and access to multi-disciplinary specialist services.
Thanks to the great John McGowan for the groovy pics of the big day. You can follow the path from there to here for the Wicklow Hospice right here.
