About Us
The Irish Cancer Society is Ireland's cancer community working together to save lives and improve the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
About the Irish Cancer Society
We are a community determined to help anyone affected by cancer in Ireland. Through education and community outreach, we aim to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the lives of those affected. Join our mission to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer across the country.
Who we are
We are a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. Learn more below.
What we do
We work to the highest standards of governance and accountability. This means we are honest and ethical in our work and worthy of the ongoing trust and support of our volunteers and donors.
How we work
Find information about how we work, including strategy information, funding, and community partneships across Ireland.
Your impact in 2024...
26,000
Free lifts from our Transport Services
16,000
Counselling sessions those those affected
6,000
Nights of Night Nursing at home
28,000
Conversations via our Support Line & Daffodil Centres
175
Families availed of our Children's Fund
Did you know?
We provide information on a range of topics, including early detection of cancer, cancer types, treatments, side-effects and coping with cancer, among others. You can also call our Freephone Support Line on Freephone or contact your nearest Daffodil Centre for free copies of any of our publications.
How your fundraising helps
€30
Transport service
€30 can help provide transport for a patient to and from their chemotherapy treatment using the Irish Cancer Society’s Transport Service.
€50
Clinical equipment
€50 can help provide vital clinical equipment for an Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse.
€60
A space to talk
€60 will cover the cost of a counselling session to help a person cope with a cancer diagnosis in their life.
€455
For end of life care
€455 will cover the cost of one night of Night Nursing, providing end of life care to a patient in their own home.
Do you have a question?
We have collected the most frequently asked questions that people have asked regarding Irish Cancer Society and its services. If you are new to our services or our website, we encourage you to have a look through them. Thank you.
