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Irish Cancer Society Launches Free Local Counseling in Sligo

2/21/2026

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The Irish Cancer Society launched free counselling sessions for cancer patients in Sligo with €68,000 in funding.
The initiative provides essential local support for patients, survivors, and their families.
Last year, nearly 13,000 counselling sessions were offered nationwide.
In Cork, donations in 2025 total over €90,000 to support more than 1,500 counselling sessions at local centres, including €77,500 for Cork ARC Cancer Support Centre and €13,290 for Iris House.

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The Irish Cancer Society launched free counselling sessions for cancer patients in Sligo with €68,000 in funding.
The initiative provides essential local support for patients, survivors, and their families.
Last year, nearly 13,000 counselling sessions were offered nationwide.
In Cork, donations in 2025 total over €90,000 to support more than 1,500 counselling sessions at local centres, including €77,500 for Cork ARC Cancer Support Centre and €13,290 for Iris House.