Standing behind Nenagh Hospital
Funding the equipment, comfort, and patient care that public budgets can’t always cover.
38+
Years active
€450k+
Contributed in recent years
100+
Active volunteers
Our Recent Impact
What your support
has funded.
€43,000
Point-of-care ultrasound scanners
In 2023, Friends of Nenagh Hospital funded the purchase of advanced portable ultrasound equipment for the Emergency Department. These devices allow clinicians to make faster, more accurate diagnoses at the bedside — directly reducing patient wait times.
€15,000
Tobin family memorial donation
A generous memorial gift made in honour of the Tobin family was directed towards patient comfort improvements across the hospital. The donation has since funded dedicated equipment to support long-stay patients and their families.
Our Story
A community looking after its own hospital.
Friends of Nenagh Hospital was established by a group of local volunteers who recognised the vital role the hospital plays in the lives of people across the mid-west region.
For more than 38 years, the Friends have raised hundreds of thousands of euros to fund equipment, enhance patient services, and support the dedicated staff at Nenagh Hospital. Each fundraising event, each donation, and each hour offered by our members and volunteers is for improving care for patients and their families.
We are a volunteer-run charity with no paid staff; all funds raised goes to the betterment of Nenagh Hospital. Whether you are a former patient, a local business, or simply someone who cares about Nenagh and its community, there is a place for you in the Friends of Nenagh Hospital.
How We Help
Where your donations go.
Medical Equipment
Funding the scanners, monitors, and diagnostic tools that the hospital needs but that HSE budgets alone cannot always provide.
Patient Comfort
Items and services that make a hospital stay more bearable — for patients going through difficult moments and for the families who support them.
Staff Support
Training, resources, and recognition for the nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers who give so much to our community every day.
Service Enhancement
Improvements to facilities and services that go beyond statutory funding — raising the standard of care available right here in Tipperary.
Story
A daughter's gift in memory of her father.
“Peter was a proud Nenagh man. We wanted his memory to live on in the hospital that cared so much for our family.”
In 2025, Ann Tobin and her daughters Rhianna and Emily organised a community fundraiser in Ballina to mark the first anniversary of their father Peter's passing. The event brought together friends, neighbours, and colleagues who had known and loved Peter — and together they raised €15,000 in his memory.
The family donated the full amount to Friends of Nenagh Hospital as a tribute to the staff who cared for Peter and as a lasting gift to the patients and families who walk through those doors every day. It is a gesture of generosity that speaks to everything the Friends charity was built on.
Ways to Give
How you can support us.
Donate
A one-off or monthly gift — whatever you can give makes a real difference to patients and staff at Nenagh Hospital. Every euro raised goes directly to equipment and care.
Fundraise
Organise a coffee morning, a walk, a quiz night, or a sponsored event in memory of a loved one. We'll support you every step of the way with materials, advice, and a collection bucket.
Legacy
A gift in your will is one of the most meaningful things you can do for your community. By remembering the Friends of Nenagh Hospital in your estate, you help ensure care for generations to come.
Corporate
Local businesses are the backbone of Nenagh. A sponsorship or partnership with us puts your name alongside a cause the whole community believes in — and every cent goes back into the hospital.
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