Relay For Life Officially Launched In Newbridge On Wednesday Night

Friday, 13 March 2026 10:19

By Emma O'Connor

The event will take place on The Curragh Racecourse, from 6-7th June 2026.

The campaign for Relay for Life Kildare 2026 was officially launched on Wednesday in Newbridge.

Relay for Life Kildare will take place at The Curragh Racecourse, Newbridge, on Saturday, June 6th - Sunday June 7th from 1pm to 1pm.

Relay for Life is a 24 hour event that sees communities come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those currently facing cancer.

The event raises funds for the Irish Cancer Society while also raising awareness of the ground-breaking research and free support services available to cancer patients and their families.

In 2025 alone, the Irish Cancer Society provided significant support to people across Kildare, including 2,145 free lifts to bring patients to and from cancer treatment, 341 free counselling sessions for people affected by cancer, and 233 nights of Night Nursing care, allowing patients to spend their final days at home surrounded by loved ones.

In addition, the Society’s Support Line and Daffodil Centres provided comfort and guidance during 1,067 conversations with people affected by cancer.

Relay for Life Kildare also celebrated a major milestone, having raised over €1 million for the Irish Cancer Society during its 13 years of events.

The landmark was achieved following last year’s Relay at The Curragh Racecourse, where 16 charity teams raised an incredible €90,279 during the 24-hour event, bringing the total funds raised for the Irish Cancer Society beyond the seven-figure mark.

The June event is free to attend and open to everyone, with the Candle of Hope ceremony on the evening of 6 June 2026.