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.

Raised so far

€488,576

Our goal

€500,000

Create a team

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

Buy a candle bag

Buy a Candle of Hope, decorate it and see it displayed at your local Relay

Visit your local Relay

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

  • Orla just donated €26.50
  • Speed quiz and raffle Funds just donated €535.00
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  • Hazel just donated €26.50
  • Anonymous just donated €234.00
  • Donation just donated €1000.00
  • Silvertones just donated €3000.00
  • Anonymous just donated €115.00
  • Bridget Anne Walsh just donated €26.50
  • Ivan Lynch just donated €53.00
  • Relay Day just donated €650.00
  • Chris just donated €123.55
  • Dr. Ian Fitzgerald & Family just donated €150.00
  • Martina Coss just donated €380.00
  • Burkie just donated €53.00
  • Teresa Portarlington Golf Club Ladies Open Day Fundraiser just donated €520.00
  • Lara Deer just donated €26.50
  • Georgina Kennedy just donated €26.50
  • Roisin just donated €21.10
  • Ann M just donated €53.00

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

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  • 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!!!
  • Thora El-Sayedleft a message: Well done Therése Horgan, a great cause!
  • Eleanor Doyleleft a message: Great cause - well done ye 🌞
  • Noreen O'Donnellleft a message: Ola! Go Rachel!!!
  • Ann Geraghtyleft a message: Best of luck Mary!
  • Niamh Brennanleft a message: Well done! 👍🏼
  • Sinead and Richard Williamsleft a message: Well done Ann Marie 👏
  • Sarah Murphyleft a message: Fair play Rachel. Wishing you the very best of luck. X
  • Pat OSullivanleft a message: Good luck AnnMarie
  • David OSullivan.left a message: Best of luck Annmaire
  • Margaret Ahernleft a message: Best of luck AnnMarie
  • Peter Twomeyleft a message: Congratulations on fundraising for such a worthwhile cause.
  • Sean Boylanleft a message: Fair Play, Pat
  • Margaret O'Sullivanleft a message: Best of luck!
  • Una Laininleft a message: Best of luck
  • Margaret Handeleft a message: Best of luck Mary
  • Ger McMahonleft a message: Best of luck 👍
  • Team sponsorship cardsleft a message: Thanks to all our generous sponsors who donated on our sponsorship cards.
  • John Faganleft a message: Best of luck Nick. Very worthy cause!
  • Michelle McCormackleft a message: Best of luck
  • Rob and Lorraineleft a message: Sorry it took so long... :)
  • Morgan Hennessyleft a message: Well done Dec!

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