The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland
Féileacáin is a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.
About Féileacáin
Féileacáin was formed by a group of bereaved parents to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby around the time of birth.
Support Services
Féileacáin provides support services for those affected by the death of a baby around the time of birth.
Memory Boxes
This “Remembering…” Memory Box is offered to you as a way to create some memories which you can then take home.
Fundraising
Each fundraiser is appreciated so much. Any donation can mean a huge difference to a family who unfortunately need our services.
Events
Féileacáin holds a number of different events throughout the year including support groups and...
“Thank you for the support you give to us, in supporting bereaved parents. You have helped us understand the families a little better, helped us love these babies even more. You’ve given us education, support and compassion to share with the families in our hospital, thank you so much. The Memory Boxes are just priceless to parents.”
“I received my candle in the post today. I was speechless, there were tears of joy.. It's beautiful, the picture doesn't do it justice.. And I will be lighting it for my baby’s birthday. Thank you all so much.”
“I received a candle today with my little angels name on it. I would just like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You don't know how much it means to me, I haven't got much support and to receive something like this has just been breath taking, to realize that there is someone thinking of me. Thank you so much.”
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to what you gave myself and my husband . We had no idea what to do but our remembrance box have given us so many memories to hold on to and we appreciate that so much.”
- Mary, Co. Cork
“Fundraising for Féileacáin has given me the chance to honour my son and give something back to other people who are parents to angels. We don’t know what we would have done without our Memory Box and the services provided by Féileacáin, when we couldn’t put one foot in front of the other Féileacáin were there to lead the way”
- John, Co. Mayo
“When we opened our Memory Box for the first time after the hospital, I truly felt like a Mother. Our Baby has lived and left a legacy for us, and we cannot thank your fundraisers enough for funding projects such as the Memory Box”
- Joanne, Co. Tipperary
Latest News
Global Wave of Light
Féileacáin the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland are calling on buildings across Ireland to join the global wave of light on Thursday 15th October 2020. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month and each year on October 15th there is a global wave of Light where across the World at 7pm candles,
Wave of Light
Here is an update of the buildings lighting up for Babyloss Awareness Day and locations for people meeting and having a Candle Lighting Wave of Light together!
Coping with Stillbirth loss
For most families, pregnancy and the birth of a baby is a time of hope, excitement, joy and wonder. And while the majority of pregnancies start out this way, not all end so happily. Instead of the happiness of greeting a new baby, some families will be faced with the grim reality of coping with