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Gort Cancer Support Centre offers a confidential community-based cancer support service to anybody affected by a cancer diagnosis in the South Galway / North Clare areas. We provide the highest possible standard of care to everyone who avails of our support services. From the very first point of contact, you will be greeted by one of our caring and empathetic team members, whose role is to ensure you feel supported and welcome. Their expertise, dedication and care for each person using our services, makes Hollyblue House the haven of tranquillity it is.

A diagnosis of cancer profoundly changes a person’s life. Many people feel alone, isolated and afraid. Some people keep their fears to themselves in order not to cause further trauma to their families. Others have no one to share their fears with. By adopting a holistic approach and providing a range of supportive services and activities, we enhance people’s wellbeing and coping skills.

Please make the call, as we are here to support you and your family. We fully understand your feelings of fear, panic, sadness and loneliness. We can assure you when you leave our centre, you will have a new sense of peace and hope.

All services are offered FREE OF CHARGE and confidentiality is ensured.

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I am so grateful that Gort Cancer Support opened it’s doors to me. The centre and staff and supports helped make a tough time easier. The generosity and kindness shown to me will forever be remembered. Thank You

It is a pleasure to attend meetings to have a chat or a laugh a cup of tea or a coffee. I never thought that getting cancer would bring me so many blessings and new friends.

The availability of these services in my area are of great assistance to me and I am able to meet wtih people who have similar experiences to my own.

My cancer is in remission but I am greatly reassured to have this support centre nearby.

Location is perfect – accessible but private, support is superb. Huge attention to detail. The centre is nicely decorated and very welcoming.

Staff and volunteers are kind, welcoming, inviting, and make you feel very relaxed. I was fearful of going at first but once I met the people there, I felt very at ease and always felt better after a visit to the centre.

Overall, the centre is welcoming warm friendly staff and a wide range of activiities – something for everyone.

God bless you all for the wonderful work you do and the care and comfort you bring to so many people going through difficult times.

We are so grateful for how you’ve helped us navigate this journey that we came upon that was completely alien to us. You reassured us and made us feel held and supported on this journey so we’re ever so grateful to each and every one of you.

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Gort Cancer Support

Gort Cancer Support was established in June 2007 to provide support and practical assistance to people affected by a cancer diagnosis. We adopt a holistic approach towards our clients and their family members by providing a range of activities and social events which will enhance our clients wellbeing and coping skills. Our cancer support centre is managed and operated by trained volunteers with the assistance of administrative staff and professional therapists. We offer a home from home environment where one will feel relaxed and welcome. Our Registered Charity Number (RCN) is 20075927.

Gort Cancer Support7 hours ago

Many thanks to everyone at Kinvara ICA Guild for the warm welcome on Tuesday evening. We really appreciated the invitation to speak with the group about our charity & the services & activities we provide.

We are grateful for your interest & support for our centre. Thank you again for having us.

Pictured here are: Back Row: Breege Moylan, Ann Moran, Mary Linnane, Teresa Curtin, Josie Connolly, Angie Dempsey & Mary Lenaghan
Front Row: Mary Nolan, Gort Cancer Support, Mary Callanan, Maureen Heffernan, President Kinvara ICA Guild, Marian Connolly, Cara Brady, Gort Cancer Support.

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Gort Cancer Support1 day ago

We want to say another MASSIVE THANK YOU to Ciaran Delaney for his outstanding & continued support of Hollyblue House.

Back in 2023, Ciaran ran the Galway Half Marathon & the Dublin City Marathon, fundraising for both our centre & the Irish Cancer Society as well as organising a joint raffle. Through those incredible efforts, he raised over €8,600.

We are absolutely delighted to share that Ciaran has once again shown extraordinary commitment by raising a further €8,000 for our centre through a raffle & table quiz. We cannot thank him enough for his generosity, energy & ongoing dedication to supporting local cancer services.

People like Ciaran truly help ensure that our doors remain open & our supports remain available to those who need them most. Thank you again Ciaran. We are so grateful 😊

Ciaran's daughter, Ciara, is pictured here presenting a cheque to Cara Brady.

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Gort Cancer Support1 day ago

This World Earth Day, we’re reminded of the quiet, steady healing power of nature. The simple things, like a breath of fresh air, warm sunshine on your face, the feeling of solid ground beneath your feet, can offer moments of calm when we need them most.

Even in difficult times, nature asks nothing of us. It’s there in the background, patiently offering comfort, space to breathe & a sense of connection. These small, grounding moments may seem ordinary, but they can carry great meaning, helping us pause & reset.

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