Cumann Ailse na hÉireann | |
Formation | 10 October 1963 |
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Founder | Austin Darragh |
Founded at | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
Type | Private limited by guarantee |
Registration no. | CHY5863 |
Purpose | Eliminating cancer |
Location | |
Coordinates | 53°20′5″N 6°14′16″W / 53.33472°N 6.23778°W |
Budget (2016) | €20 million |
Staff | 150 (in 2016) |
Volunteers (2016) | 1,000 |
Website | www |
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]