Daffodil Centres
Our Daffodil Centres in 13 hospitals nationwide are staffed by Cancer Nurses and trained volunteers who provide face-to-face advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer
What are Daffodil Centres?
Our Daffodil Centres are a walk-in cancer information, advice and support service The centres are staffed by Cancer Nurses and trained volunteers who can provide face to face tailored advice, support and information for anyone affected or concerned/worried by cancer.
This service is free and confidential. You do not need an appointment to visit the Daffodil Centre, just call in during opening hours at a time convenient to you.
In 2024, Daffodil Centres dealt with over 17,000 queries from people all across Ireland.
Who are Daffodil Centres for?
Our Daffodil Centres are a walk in service for any member of the public who is affected by cancer. Our Cancer Nurses can support you whether you have a cancer diagnosis, are worried about cancer or are visiting on behalf of a friend or relative. They will take the time to listen and provide you with information, advice and support that is tailored for you. Daffodil Centres are also available for healthcare professionals seeking advice about cancer supports and services.
If you are unable to visit a Daffodil Centre you can call or email your nearest centre. Alternatively, you may speak with a Cancer Nurse by phone on our Support Line at 1800 200 700, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
What information is available?
Our Cancer Nurses provide free and easy to understand information on
- Screening, cancer prevention and early detection.
- Cancer types.
- Tests and investigations used to diagnose cancer.
- Cancer treatments and side effects.
- Local cancer support services.
- Life after cancer treatment.
- Financial and practical supports.
- End of life services.
Our Cancer Nurses can also give you more information or refer you to any of our supports and services.
How do I contact a Daffodil Centre?
Cancer Nurses: Donna Spillane and Sinead Power
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Phone Number: 021 4941941
Email: daffodilcentrebonsecours@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in the Bon Secours Hospital is located off the main reception at the end of the corridor past the restaurant.
Cancer Nurses: Colette Grant and Sinead Power
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Phone Number: 021 4234536
Email: daffodilcentrecuh@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in Cork University Hospital is located inside the main entrance of the hospital opposite the main reception desk.
Cancer Nurses: Valerie Greene and Aoife McCormack
Opening Hours: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Phone Number: 01 7974880
Email: daffodilcentrebeaumont@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in Beaumont Hospital is located just inside the main entrance of Beaumont Hospital.
Cancer Nurse: Louise Daly
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday
Phone Number: 01 8545278
Email: daffodilcentremater@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital is located at the main entrance, the Whitty Building on the North Circular Road.
Cancer Nurse: Linda Wilson
Opening Hours: 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday
Phone Number: 01 6165604
Email: daffodilcentrestjames@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in St James’s Hospital is located in the main hospital building. Enter the hospital via the St James’s Street entrance, proceed to Junction 2, turn left and enter the main hospital building. Continue straight through the concourse and take the last left towards yellow Route 3. Take the next left to Private 1. The Daffodil Centre is located beside Private 1.
Cancer Nurse: Una Murphy
Opening Hours: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Phone Number: 01 4065349
Email: daffodilcentrestlukes@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre at St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar is located in the main entrance to the left of the reception desk.
Cancer Nurses: Milie Mathew and Laura Mu.
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Phone Number: 01 221 4009
Email: daffodilcentrestvincents@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in St Vincents University Hospital is located in the Atrium of the Main building, to the right of the hospital’s reception desk.
Cancer Nurse: Aileen Emery
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Phone Number: 01 414 4610
Email: daffodilcentretallaght@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in Tallaght Hospital is located in the reception area in the main entrance
Cancer Nurse: Karen Fitzmaurice.
Opening Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Phone Number: 01 6459832
Email: daffodilcentrehermitageclinic@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in the Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is located on the Lower Ground Floor.
Cancer Nurses: Fionnuala Creighton and Barbara Parkinson.
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Phone Number: 091 893489
Email: daffodilcentregalway@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in University Hospital Galway is located in the main foyer, to the left inside the main door.
Cancer Nurses: Teraze Toby and Siobhan Hopkins
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Phone Number: 074 9104740
Email: daffodilcentreletterkenny@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in Letterkenny University Hospital is located on floor B opposite the chapel.
Cancer Nurses: Noreen Twohill and Anne Quinlan.
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Phone Number: 061 585866
Email: daffodilcentrelimerick@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in University Hospital Limerick is located at the main entrance, next to the main reception.
Cancer Nurses: Fiona Young and Mary O’ Kelly
Opening Hours: 8am to 4pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 12.30-4pm Monday and Wednesday
Phone Number: (087) 9625433 / (086) 0655721
Email: daffodilcentrewaterford@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre in University Hospital Waterford is located to the left in the main entrance beside the coffee shop.
Cancer Nurse: Fiona Young and Mary O’ Kelly
Opening Hours: 8am to 11.30am Monday and Wednesday
Phone Number: (087) 9625433 / (086) 0655721
Email: daffodilcentrewaterford@irishcancer.ie
Our Daffodil Centre service in UPMC Whitfield Hospital is located on the second floor adjacent to the Oncology Day Ward.
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