Kerry Hospice launches 2026 Christmas cards to fund palliative care

Kerry Hospice launched its 2026 Christmas card collection on the evening of November 3, Radio Kerry reported. The cards feature original designs contributed by nine different artists who either originate from Kerry or currently live in the county. Contributor artists include Olive Stack from Listowel and Jane Hilliard from Camp. [1]

The card packs retail at 7 euros for a pack of ten. Radio Kerry reported that production costs for the annual festive initiative are sponsored by Kerry Group, making the cards a major annual source of income for the charity. [1]

At the launch event, Kerry Hospice Chair Jack Shanahan stated that all proceeds from card sales will go directly to funding palliative care services across Kerry. The hospice is also preparing to open a new five-bed inpatient unit. [1]