National Day of Joy 2025
20 Years of Uplifting Care in Ireland

Taking place on the last Wednesday of June each year, National Day of Joy is a moment to highlight everyday sparks of happiness, honour the people who deliver them, and reflect on two decades of uplifting homecare across Ireland.

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A Day Devoted to Joy – 25 June 2025

Since 2019, the last Wednesday in June has been officially registered as the National Day of Joy. Positive feelings support immunity, reduce stress, and strengthen social connections.

These benefits matter greatly for older persons, individuals with disabilities, and family carers. Consider sharing a kind word, humming a favourite tune, or making a quick phone call that brightens someone’s afternoon.

Joy & Wellbeing Snapshot

Recent Irish figures show optimism is rising, yet carers remain isolated.

Our National Day of Joy invites everyone to bridge that gap by sharing simple moments that lift spirits for carers, older persons, and families alike.

86 % of people in Ireland describe their overall quality of life as good or very good. Source: Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 – Mental Health & Well-Being (PDF)
The national Positive Mental Health score rose by one point to 66.3 in 2024 (up from 65.3 in 2023). Source: Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 – Mental Health & Well-Being (PDF)
35.8 % of adults aged 65+ report high life satisfaction (the most content age group in Ireland). Source: CSO “A Snapshot of Well-being in Ireland”, press release, 19 Nov 2024
20% of Irish people feel lonely most or all of the time (EU average is 13%). Source: Irish Times, 1 May 2024.
Each one-point rise on the five-item UCLA Loneliness Scale raises the odds of an older adult wishing to die by 21%. Source: Ward M. et al., Frontiers in Public Health, 21 Aug 2024 (PDF)

Small daily joys can close the loneliness gap. See our tailored homecare services that nurture those positive moments.

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20 Years of Excellence in Irish Homecare

From a single office in 2005 to nationwide support today, Comfort Keepers Ireland has grown in tandem with the families we serve. Highlights confirmed by our organisational records include:

2005 – Dublin launch: The first Comfort Keepers office opens in Dublin, bringing professional, non-medical home-care to local families.
2009 – HSE provider of choice: We were selected as the top nationwide provider of Home Support Services for the HSE.
2013 – National Q Mark Award: Comfort Keepers is named National Home Care Provider of the Year for its rigorous quality management systems.
2021 – Sunday Independent Best Employers: Listed among Ireland’s 150 Best Employers in the Sunday Independent/Statista survey.
2024 – All-Ireland Champion Home Care Company: Honoured with the Business All-Star accreditation for sector-leading standards.
2025 – 20-year celebration: Marking two decades of uplifting, person-centred support for older persons, vulnerable people, and their families.

Homecare excellence at Comfort Keepers is rooted in person-centred planning and sound clinical governance, principles that continue to guide every visit.

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Champion Homecare Provider 2025

Comfort Keepers Ireland has been named Champion Homecare Provider for the second consecutive year.

Independent reviewers assessed the quality of care, the depth of training, and feedback from those we support and their families.

A huge thank you to each and every member of our team who helped us earn honour—our Home Support Workers, Nurses, Schedulers, and colleagues across our offices!

We couldn't have done it without you.

Carer of the Year 2025

Regional celebrations last month showcased carers who turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

Recognising their work echoes our promise to elevate the human spirit. The national winner will be announced on 25 June 2025.

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Regional Finalists

Finalist details will be announced soon. Visit again on the day to meet the people behind the smiles.

Meath Finalist
Louth Finalist #1
Louth Finalist #2
Wexford Finalist
Dublin Finalist #1
Dublin Finalist #2
Westmeath
Galway Finalist
Offaly Finalist
Cork Finalist
Limerick Finalist

How We’ll Mark the Day

Our team will gather at their nearest branch for:

Live video greetings from regional offices
Afternoon gatherings with memory-sharing boards
Radio and press interviews celebrating 20 years of service and recent award wins
Official reveal of the National Carer of the Year
Giveaways, interactive games, and music throughout the day