Tipperary man honoured with 'Hospice Hero' award ahead of Hospice Sunflowers Day campaign
Roscrea's Michael ‘Ramsey’ Nolan was recognised for his many years of fundraising service
North Tipperary Hospice Movement was delighted to honour Michael ‘Ramsey’ Nolan as their 2026 Hospice Hero for his many years of fundraising service on behalf of the hospice.
Michael received the award from Hospice Sunflower Days Ambassador, Miriam O’Callaghan, at a special ceremony in St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 last week to coincide with the Hospice Sunflower Days 2026 campaign launch.
Michaelalong with 12 others from all across the country were honoured with the title of ‘Hospice Hero’ at the event.
Michael was selected as this year’s hospice hero to acknowledge the many years of fundraising he has carried out for the hospice movement in Roscrea. He follows in the footsteps of his late friend Anthony Bourke who picked up a hospice hero award a number of years ago.
Both Michael and Anthony, together and separately, raised tens of thousands of euros for the hospice.
This year marks the 36th year of the Hospice Sunflower Days campaign with the on-street collections taking place from Thursday, 11th June 2026 to Saturday, 13th June 2026. Volunteers will take to villages, cities and towns all across the country to help raise vital funds for hospice & palliative care services and every euro raised locally, stays locally! You can also show your support by donating to your chosen hospice online via the website, www.sunflowerdays.ie
Speaking at the official ‘Hospice Hero’ ceremony, Miriam O’Callaghan, said, “I am delighted to get involved once again with Hospice Sunflower Days. This is a very worthy cause and with all funds raised locally staying in the local area, it really offers a great opportunity for people to make a difference for their local hospice or specialist palliative homecare service.”
Eileen Kennedy, North Tipperary Hospice Movement said “We are thrilled to be able to acknowledge Michael’s hard work and dedication to North Tipperary Hospice Movement by awarding him as our Hospice Hero here today.
"We are calling on everyone from the region to join Michael to help us to raise vital funds for the hospice during Hospice Sunflower Days 2026. Every little donated really does make a big difference!”
If you would like to volunteer to help North Tipperary Hospice Movement with their on-street collections this June please contact the fundraising team today on 0505 21824.