This Daffodil Day, Friday, March 20, the Irish Cancer Society is urging you to stand with cancer patients and survivors and Go All In Against Cancer. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of pictures from the launch. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO PICTURES | Bumper Longford St Patrick's Day parade features wonderful music and floats] CAPTION: Samuel Byrne (Longford Shopping Centre), Glenda Ryan ICS, Bernie Campbell, Noeleen McTaggart, Helen Moran, Ann Cox, Betty Martin, Therese Durkin, Monica McElhinney ICS, Weronika Byrne Picture: Shelley Corcoran In 2026 alone, an estimated 44,000 people will receive a cancer diagnosis in Ireland. The Irish Cancer Society typically receives only 5% of its income from the Government, so they rely on the public’s generosity to provide their vital free services and support to ensure nobody in Ireland faces cancer alone. Your generosity on Daffodil Day also funds groundbreaking cancer research & trials, throughout Ireland. PICTURES | Night of style at Meán Scoil Mhuire TY Ball in Longford Arms Hotel Longford Daffodil Day Coordinator Noeleen McTaggart explained, “We will be present in all villages and towns on Friday, March 20 and in Longford Town on Saturday, March 21. We are encouraging businesses, schools and groups to partake and organise their own fundraiser in support. “In the last three years we have raised €66,000 in Longford alone due to the amazing generosity of the Longford people. “We have a team of very dedicated volunteers who often brave the elements to raise as much money as possible for this vital charity. We hope this year will be bigger and better with all your support.” Also read: Acclaimed Longford-based artist launches thought-provoking exhibition ‘Berehynia’
‘Dedicated volunteers’ will be in towns and villages across Longford for Daffodil Day
Over the past three years County Longford has raised €66,000 for the Irish Cancer Society through Daffodil Day
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Caption: Glenda Ryan of the Irish Cancer Society with Cllr Padraig McNamara Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Bernie Campbell with Cllr Gerry Hagan Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Longford County Council members and staff supporting the launch of Daffodil Day Picture: Shelley Corcoran Also read: Longford 's Yorke brothers and Armstrong sisters honoured in New York