Wherever possible, we invite the whole immediate family to share in the wish, to experience moments of joy and make memories to last a lifetime. We have granted over 3,250 Wishes in Ireland, and every wish is unique.
We welcome queries from parents/guardians/medical professionals or children themselves but the application MUST be completed by the Parent/legal guardian of the child
We grant one wish for a child, who must be aged 3 - 17, living with a critical illness and resident in Ireland. The child’s treating consultant makes the final determination on medical eligibility to receive and participate in the Wish.
Once eligibility is approved, the wish making process is child-led. Our Wishgranting and Volunteering team will support the wish child and family on their wish journey.
Once a child’s wish is approved and authorised by the treating consultant and Make-A-Wish Ireland, the Wishgranting team set out to make it come true and create a magical wish experience for the child that will last a lifetime.
Meet Darragh (7) who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. (ALL) His wish was to be a Zookeeper…
Meet Lauren from Limerick. Lauren is living with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and wished for an iPad for college.
Our wishes give seriously ill children the chance to do something extraordinary. For many children, a wish is an opportunity to do something they never thought possible when life is tough. Children’s wishes can range from being a princess for a day or meeting their hero.
How do I apply for a Wish?Click here to be directed to the Wish application page, where you can contact us or download an application form.
How do I help someone else’s child apply a Wish?Please direct the parents/guardians to our website or download the form and pass onto the family. Please note we cannot accept an application form without a parental signature.
Who is eligible for a Wish?To have their wish granted, a child needs to be aged between 3 and 17 years, living with a life-threatening medical condition and must not have had a wish before. The child’s treating consultant makes the final determination of whether the child is medically eligible to receive a wish and whether the child is able to participate in the wish.
How old does a child have to be to receive a Wish? A child must be between the ages of 3 and 17 year’s old in order to be eligible to receive a wish. What are the Wish restrictions associated with receiving a Wish?Make-A-Wish Ireland cannot grant wishes such as:
Long Haul Travel (Travel is confined to UK and Disneyland Paris only)
Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Powerboats, Quad-Bikes, Motor Homes,
Money or Financial Assistance,
Medical Assistance/Equipment,
Housing, House Extensions, Structural Renovations/ Conversions/Electrical Works, Garden/Bathroom Makeovers, Swimming Pools,
Firearms /Replica Firearms/Exotic Animals.
Please note: Not all wish requests are possible. However, our Community Volunteers & experienced Wish Granters will be delighted to work with you and your child to develop a wish journey that will delight them and help create lasting memories.
