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I’m going all in against cancer this Daffodil Day and raising funds to support cancer patients and their families across Ireland.

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Aran Woolen Mills and Carraig Donn Bake Off 2026

Tuesday 10th Mar

Daffodil Day 2026: A Small Flower With a Big Impact

Every spring in Ireland, bright yellow daffodils start appearing everywhere. On jackets, shop counters, school desks, and street corners. They’re more than just a sign that winter is ending. They’re a symbol of hope.

Daffodil Day 2026, organised by the Irish Cancer Society, is one of the most important fundraising days of the year in Ireland. Communities across the country come together to support people affected by cancer. Volunteers give their time, businesses open their doors, and thousands of people donate what they can.

The daffodil pin might be small, but what it represents is huge.

What Daffodil Day Is All About

Daffodil Day raises vital funds for cancer services, research, and support across Ireland. The money donated helps provide practical help for patients and their families, from transport to treatment, to free support lines, counselling, and cancer research.

For many people, the cause is deeply personal. Almost everyone in Ireland knows someone who has faced cancer. Daffodil Day gives people a way to turn that shared experience into action.

You’ll see volunteers selling daffodil pins in towns and villages, workplaces hosting fundraisers, and schools organising events. Some people bake, others run raffles, and many simply donate online or wear a daffodil to show support.

It all adds up.

Why It Matters

Cancer affects thousands of people in Ireland every year. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story. The support funded by Daffodil Day helps make those journeys a little easier.

Donations help fund services like:

  • The Irish Cancer Society Support Line

  • Free counselling for patients and families

  • Patient travel support to hospital appointments

  • Night nursing care at home

  • Life-saving cancer research

These services make a real difference at some of the most difficult times in people’s lives.

How You Can Take Part

Getting involved in Daffodil Day is simple, and every contribution matters.

You can:

  • Buy and wear a daffodil pin

  • Donate online

  • Volunteer locally

  • Organise a small fundraiser at work or school

  • Share the message with friends and family

Even the smallest action helps. A few euros here, a shared post there, a conversation that encourages someone else to get involved.

A Day of Community and Hope

One of the most powerful things about Daffodil Day is the sense of community it creates. Across Ireland, people come together for the same reason: to support those affected by cancer and to help build a future where fewer lives are lost to the disease.

That’s what the daffodil represents. Hope, resilience, and solidarity.

So when you see that yellow flower this March, take a moment to support the cause if you can. It’s a small gesture that helps create a big impact.

Because together, we can make a difference. 🌼


Sweet Treats for a Great Cause: Our Daffodil Day Bake Off in Support of the Irish Cancer Society

This year, we’re marking Daffodil Day 2026 with something simple, fun, and meaningful: a Bake Off fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

There’s something special about a table full of homemade bakes. The smell of fresh cakes, the friendly competition, and the chance to gather together for a good cause. Our Bake Off is about all of that, but most importantly, it’s about supporting people across Ireland who are affected by cancer.

Every cupcake, slice of cake, and biscuit sold will help raise vital funds for the work of the Irish Cancer Society.

Why We’re Supporting Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day is one of Ireland’s best-known charity events. Every year, communities across the country come together to raise funds for cancer research and support services.

Cancer touches so many families in Ireland. Many of us know someone who has gone through treatment, supported a loved one, or faced the diagnosis themselves. Daffodil Day gives people a way to show support and help make a difference.

The funds raised help the Irish Cancer Society provide services such as patient support lines, counselling, research funding, and practical help for those going through treatment.

What to Expect at Our Bake Off

Our Bake Off will bring together amateur bakers, sweet lovers, and supporters of a great cause.

Expect a delicious range of treats, including:

  • Homemade cakes and cupcakes

  • Brownies and traybakes

  • Cookies and biscuits

  • Traditional favourites like apple tart and banana bread

There may even be a little friendly judging to crown the Star Baker of the Day.

Whether you’re entering the competition or simply stopping by for a slice and a cup of tea, everyone is welcome. The goal is simple: enjoy some great baking while raising money for an important cause.

How You Can Get Involved

There are plenty of ways to take part in the Bake Off:

  • Bake something and enter it into the competition

  • Donate a cake or traybake for the sale table

  • Come along and taste the treats

  • Make a donation to support the cause

Even a small contribution can help. A few euros for a slice of cake might not seem like much, but together it can make a real impact.

Baking Together for a Better Future

Fundraisers like this show the power of community. People coming together, sharing what they can, and supporting those who need it most.

So this Daffodil Day, grab your apron, preheat the oven, and join us for a Bake Off that’s about much more than baking.

It’s about hope, generosity, and helping the Irish Cancer Society continue their vital work.

And of course, it’s also about cake. 🍰🌼

Thank you to my Sponsors

€520

Cd & Awm

Donations from Daffodil Day and The Great Daffodil Bake Off Carraig Donn & Aran Woollen Mills

€200

Carraig Donn & Aran Woollen Mills

Well done to all involved From The Management of Carraig Donn and Aran Woollen Mills

€32.32

Lorraine Moran

€21.86

Claire Brien

The bake off looked Amazing 🤩

€11.24

Tracey Flanagan

Brilliant naked fabulous atmosphere well done all

€11.24

Aibreán Tierney

€10

Ashlea Diamond

€2.76

Magda Horodecka