Irish Cancer Society

Irish Cancer Society
Cumann Ailse na hÉireann
Formation10 October 1963; 61 years ago (1963-10-10)
FounderAustin Darragh
Founded atDublin, Republic of Ireland
TypePrivate limited by guarantee
Registration no.CHY5863
PurposeEliminating cancer
Location
Coordinates53°20′5″N 6°14′16″W / 53.33472°N 6.23778°W / 53.33472; -6.23778
Budget (2016)
€20 million
Staff150 (in 2016)
Volunteers (2016)
1,000
Websitewww.cancer.ie
Formerly called
Conquer Cancer Campaign

The Irish Cancer Society (formerly known as the Conquer Cancer Campaign) is the national charity in the Republic of Ireland dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, and improving the lives of those who have cancer.[1]

  1. ^ "About the Irish Cancer Society". Irish Cancer Society. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.