National Daffodil Day 2026: Communities Rally to Support the Irish Cancer Society

National Daffodil Day, a key fundraising event for the Irish Cancer Society, will capture place on March 20th, 2026. Communities across Ireland are preparing to host a variety of events to raise vital funds for cancer research and support services.

Tipperary Town and Cashel Lead Fundraising Efforts

In Tipperary, local groups in Tipperary town and Cashel are spearheading fundraising initiatives. The Tipperary town group will kick off their efforts with a coffee morning and raffle on February 25th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) at the Community Centre. The event aims to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society merchandise that will be sold on Daffodil Day. Last year, the Tipperary town group raised €1,200 at the coffee morning and raffle, contributing to a total of €21,000 raised on Daffodil Day itself.

The Cashel committee will launch its Daffodil Day program on February 24th at 3:30 PM in Foley’s on Friar Street. The Cashel group also coordinates events in Rosegreen, Golden, New Inn, Knockavilla and Dundrum, and raised an impressive €45,000 last year.

How Your Donation Makes a Difference

The Irish Cancer Society relies on public donations to provide essential services to those affected by cancer. The Society receives 5% of its funding from the Government and needs to raise €30 million annually to maintain its critical programs. These include:

• Patient Transport: The Irish Cancer Society Transport Service experienced a 20% increase in bookings last year, providing crucial transportation to and from cancer treatment.
• Free Counselling: The free nationwide counselling service provided over 16,000 sessions, an 8% increase from the previous year.
• Support Line: The Freephone Support Line received over 10,700 contacts, an 8% increase, offering vital emotional support.
• Daffodil Centres: An estimated 17,300 conversations took place in the Society’s Daffodil Centres nationwide, providing information, and support.
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Over 6,000 nights of palliative nursing care and end-of-life care were provided to over 1,700 patients.

Ways to Donate

The Irish Cancer Society encourages the public to donate in several ways:

• Online: Donate via cancer.ie
• Revolut App: Make a donation through the Revolut App.
• Local Collections: Contribute to collections in your local area on Daffodil Day.
• Fresh Daffodils: Both the Tipperary town and Cashel groups will be accepting donations of fresh daffodils closer to March 20th.

The Freephone Support Line is available on 1800 200 700 during weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.