Irish Cancer Society

€118,860 raised

€120,000 goal

€118,860 raised

€120,000 goal

Relay for Life

We are delighted to confirm that Relay for Life will be back at again this year on 01 January 1970! We really cannot wait to see our Relay for Life community again for another year.
If you can't make it to the full event, there are so many other ways to support. You can Donate to our event or to your favourite team or fundraiser. Or you can buy a Candle of Hope bag and join us at the Candle of Hope ceremony on 01 January 1970 at dusk for an evening of music and remembrance.
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2026 Event details

Date

01 January 1970 -
02 April 2026

Time

Contact

Start location

Create or join a team

Know someone on a team? Support their fundraising directly.

Buy a candle bag

Buy a Candle of Hope bag, decorate it and see it displayed at our Candle of Hope ceremony.

Donate

to join the fight against cancer.

How to get involved

Create or Join a Team

Join Relay For Life by creating or joining a team today. Gather your friends, family or colleagues to join your team.

Support a Fundraiser or Team

Know someone participating already? Support their fundraising directly.

Find a Team

Buy a Candle bag

Purchase a candle bag to decorate in honor of someone lost to or going through cancer. Your bag will be decorated and displayed at our Candle of hope ceremony.

Candle Bag

Join Survivors at Relay

Join our community of survivors at Relay. It's a great way to meet people that have been on a similar journey. You can take part in our Survivors lap and connect with other survivors at the event.