Welcome to Cork City Hospital Children’s Club website.
Our charity is run by Volunteers.
All monies raised is used to fund fun outings and breaks for sick & deserving families.
How it all Began!
Back in 1994 a group of hospital workers in the Regional Cork got together to give children a meaningful and deserving break away.
1994
The first choice was Lapland they fundraiser the money mostly from staff within the hospital and took the first group. Hospital beds and all. Took 20children to Lapland. In theory was a great idea but sick children and cold conditions don’t really mix.
Since 1996’s we have been taking kids to Disneyland Paris this is our main excursion each year. It started with 25 kids and 15 adults and now the group is at 82 people each year. Two coaches full for 3 wonderful days.
1999
Winter wonderland at Fota House began.
Each year we bring 240 children to meet Mr & Mrs Clause
Fota House has gone under new management, so we have a new venue since 2023 Super Valu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
2015
John Looney our chairman was recognised for his work given Cork Person of the Year.
2019
We also have her own VIP stand at the St Patricks Day Parade in Cork City.
Thanks to Cork City Council.
2024
The Community Spirit Award – Winner.
Each event is organised, fundraised, and run by our amazing brunch of Volunteers. They take their own annual leave to cover each event. We currently have 50 volunteers from all walks of life – Doctors, Nurses, Security Guards, Garda, Cleaners, office workers, engineers, Social workers to name a few.
