Irish Cancer Society

Irish Cancer Society
Cumann Ailse na hÉireann
Formation10 October 1963 (1963-10-10)
FounderAustin Darragh
Founded atDublin, 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€20 million (2016)
Staff150 (2016)
Volunteers1,000 (2016)
Websitewww.cancer.ie
Formerly called
Conquer Cancer Campaign

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