Support for Tipp's cancer services

Free counselling to cancer patients across Tipp

In 2025, the Irish Cancer Society invested over €40,000 to support free of charge community-based counselling sessions across four local cancer support centres in Tipperary: CARE Cancer Support (€9,670), Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre, Tipperary Town (€6,500), Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre and Suaimhneas (€25,000 combined).

Over 900 counselling sessions were funded across the Tipperary area and surrounding counties by the Irish Cancer Society, in partnership with these four local cancer support centres. These free services can be availed of by cancer patients, survivors and their family members.

The Irish Cancer Society provides free remote counselling across the country, and by partnering with a network of 24 local cancer support centre, funding is provided to deliver free in-person counselling at a community level. In 2025, the Irish Cancer Society’s free nationwide counselling service provided almost 13,000 sessions through cancer support centres across the country.

Mary Quinn, Head of Service Operations at the Irish Cancer Society says:

“One in two of us will receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime, and when we do, we deserve the best possible support to help us process and come to terms with our diagnosis. On top of the physical impact of cancer treatment, we know the emotional and psychological toll cancer can take on patients during and beyond their diagnosis.

“Providing free counselling to patients and survivors is a crucial service to the individuals and families affected by cancer. We are delighted to partner with CARE, Circle of Friends, Suir Haven and Suaimhneas to deliver these services across Tipperary. The Irish Cancer Society partners with a network of 24 local centre support centres across the country to help deliver free counselling services. This support in people’s local communities is only possible due to the generosity and support of the Irish public.”

Michael O’Brien, Centre Manager, CARE Cancer Support Centre, adds: “We are grateful to receive funding from the Irish Cancer Society to provide this vital service to people living with cancer. Every day our team works to connect with cancer patients and survivors and their families who are grappling with the challenges associated with their diagnosis and treatment.”

Kathryn McGrath, Director of Services in Suaimhneas in Nenagh, says: “Suaimhneas strives to make sure no adult who has been given a cancer diagnosis is left unsupported. The Centre strives to make sure all adults and their family members are supported and no one should have to walk this illness alone. Suaimhneas and North Tipperary Hospice Movement extend a sincere thank you to the Irish Cancer Society for part funding our counselling programme and look forward to continuing our good working relationship with the Society going forward.”