Relay For Life

Communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we've lost and fight back by raising awareness about the free services provided by the Irish Cancer Society.

Create a team

Find your local Relay and sign up to create a team with family, friends our colleagues.

Buy a candle bag

Leave a message for a loved one, these will be placed at our Aviva event on September 29th.

Visit your local Relay

Join in on the fun and come visit your local Relay. Find your local event below.

What is Relay For Life?

The Irish Cancer Society Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world. Relay For Life is a 24 hour event that sees local communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those facing cancer.

Relay For Life is a celebration of solidarity and helps to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally.

Find a Relay

Want to bring Relay to your area?! Simply fill out our interest form today

  • Gamerfest RDSleft a message: Donations from Gamerfest Dublin 21-22 Oct 2023
  • Brenda and Joe Foxleft a message: Rest in Peace Sean
  • Walsh famleft a message: We love ya Mags ❤️
  • Angela Doranleft a message: Sponsored card
  • Amy Doranleft a message: Money raised relay day
  • Dionne Doyleleft a message: Well done to you and Stephen
  • Matt Donohoeleft a message: Well done you 🙌🙌🥰🥰
  • Lisa Fetherstonleft a message: Best of luck Grainne and cousins x
  • Mags O learyleft a message: Well done Laura ❤️
  • Joey Handleft a message: Joey hand
  • Mary Ahearnleft a message: Good luck girls! Fair play to you all! A very worthy cause 😉
  • Lorraine Mcauleyleft a message: Thanks for doing this aoife and gang xx lorr
  • Anne Brayleft a message: Great work women 👏
  • Kathleen Grimesleft a message: Well done women 💕💕
  • Eamonn Doolinleft a message: Fair play gals
  • Claire Faganleft a message: Best of luck! Your mam & Angela would be so proud of you 💕 love Claire & Ger x
  • Jocelyn Dohertyleft a message: Best of luck Caroline x
  • Cathyann Markeyleft a message: Well done ladies , enjoy the event for great cause x
  • Emer Doolinleft a message: Well done Doolingals
  • Shannon Cullenleft a message: Hi Laura, I think it’s amazing what you’re doing. Being an inspiration to me as always. For my beautiful nanny and your mam, who would be so proud of you and everything you do! Sending all my love and support <3 - Shannon x
  • Dora Proenza and familyleft a message: In loving memory of Siobhan Howard. A wonderful woman, friend and dream believer 💜
  • Speed quiz and raffle Fundsleft a message: Speed Quiz & Raffle
  • Bridget Anne Walshleft a message: Well done Rachel
  • Chris Lewisleft a message: Underground Cinema International Film Festival & Comic Con
  • Teresa Portarlington Golf Club Ladies Open Day Fundraiserleft a message: Relay For Life Laois Team Teresa Portarlington Golf Club Ladies Open Day Fundraiser
  • Lara Deerleft a message: Hope it went well Therese xx
  • Georgina Kennedyleft a message: Well done Rachel.
  • Roisinleft a message: Woo Hoo! Come on The Violas! 🎻
  • Caoimhe McCarthyleft a message: Best of luck!!
  • Ann Mleft a message: Good on you Rachel 👏👏
  • Deirdre Brettleft a message: Well done AnnMarie
  • Mary Hennessyleft a message: Well done Team Mary
  • Mary Hennessyleft a message: Well done Team Mary
  • Jack kavanaghleft a message: Best of luck
  • Aine O Keeffeleft a message: Well done... great cause
  • Conor Murphyleft a message: You're a legend Aunty Rachel x
  • Babsleft a message: You’re some woman for one woman! Just like your mam 💞
  • Aaron McGrathleft a message: Great effort and a great cause. So proud of you Therese!
  • Helen Hegartyleft a message: Hope it all went well today. Helen (Lori's friend). Hx
  • Ross Byrneleft a message: Keep slayin' x
  • Sharon Daviesleft a message: Good luck today ❤️
  • Kathleen Findlayleft a message: Well done Therese great cause
  • Donal Ahernleft a message: Best of luck Annemarie.
  • Sinead Weldonleft a message: Hi Christine, Best of luck with the relay. Siméad
  • Staceyleft a message: Blessed to have a survivor in the family ❤️💕
  • James Mordauntleft a message: You go ladies 👏👏
  • Peggy Tabbleft a message: Best of luck Therese and all involved great cause so proud of you Therese hope ye achieve your goal
  • Finbarr Mcgrathleft a message: Well done Therese
  • Michael Mc Grathleft a message: Well done Therese Best of luck with it all A great cause ❤️
  • Joannleft a message: Go Mary!!!

Register your interest in taking part in a 2024 Relay event

Dates for 2024 local Relay events are coming soon. Click the button below to register your interest and we'll be in touch. 

2023 Events

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