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Limerick locals are going “all in against cancer” for Daffodil Day on Friday, March 20

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Limerick locals are going “all in against cancer” for Daffodil Day on Friday, March 20, 2026. Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Michael Quinlivan from Limerick City who has particpated in Daffodil Day for 38 years, and Miriam O’Callaghan, Broadcaster & Daffodil Day Launch MC. Photo: Andres Poveda

Limerick locals urging community to ‘Go all in against cancer” for the 2026 Daffodil Day’ on Friday, March 20

Limerick locals urging community to 'Go all in against cancer" for the 2026 Daffodil Day' on Friday, March 20
Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Niamh Keating, Maura O’Neill, Maura O’Flaherty from Limerick City, Co. Limerick, Miriam O’Callaghan, Broadcaster & Daffodil Day Launch MC, and Mary Murray, Community Fundraiser, Irish Cancer Society. Photo: Andres Poveda

Locals from across Limerick are urging their community to turn Daffodil Yellow on Daffodil Day, Friday, March 20, and go all in to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients, with one supporter raising more than €250,000 over his 38 years volunteering.

Michael Quinlivan, who lives in Thomondgate, has been volunteering for the fundraiser organised by the Irish Cancer Society for 38 of the past 39 years, and has raised €227,305 in support of the charity. Each March, the Limerick man can be found selling daffodils and other gifts from a stall at Limerick’s Milk Market to raise funds for the cause.

Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO, Irish Cancer Society said, “This year alone, it’s estimated that 44,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Ireland. There isn’t a family that hasn’t felt the devastating impact of a cancer diagnosis. But no matter what cancer brings, the Irish Cancer Society is here to help.


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“All of our essential services, like free counselling, Daffodil Centres, Night Nursing, and patient travel are fuelled by fundraising. It’s also thanks to the generosity of the public that we can fund groundbreaking cancer research to help develop kinder, gentler treatments, with the aim of achieving our ambition of a future where no one dies from cancer.

Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Sinead Brinn and her daughter Casey Brinn, whose family availed of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service, and Miriam O’Callaghan, Broadcaster & Daffodil Day Launch MC. Photo: Andres Poveda

“The more we raise on Daffodil Day, the more we can do. The more help we can give to children and adults going through cancer, the more lifesaving research we can fund, and the sooner we can ensure all cancer survivors have the support they need to live life to the full. We’re all in because you are. Join us this Daffodil Day and help us do more.”

Daffodil Day takes place on Friday, March 20. Whether you want to get involved with your school, company, or in your community, there are lots of ways to go all in and support cancer patients across Ireland. Visit cancer.ie to get involved or learn more. 

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