Our Mission
Our mission is that Circle of Friends is a community of compassion and empathy that supports those affected by cancer, their families and friends, by providing emotional, psychological, social and spiritual support through:
The direct provision of complementary therapies
Peer and group support
Individual counselling
Education and health promotion
Advocacy and practical assistance
Lymphoedema Awareness Presentation
Join us for an information evening to learn more about lymphoedema- causes, signs and symptoms, prevention and management Hear from lymphoedema therapists and discover practical ways to support those living with lymphoedema. Monday 3rd November 7pm Everyone is welcome Followed by light refreshments Venue : Circle of Friends Cancer Support…
Remembrance Service
FOR ALL THOSE CONNECTED TO THE CENTRE WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE PAST YEAR To be held on Tuesday November 4th at 11am at Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre If you wish to have someone remembered you are welcome to attend and light a candle in their memory Please…
Co-ordinator of Services
Noreen is Co-ordinator of Services in the centre since September 2025. Noreen hails from Cork but has lived locally since 2007. Prior to her role in the centre she has a background in nursing and midwifery.
Knit & Natter Group
Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre invites you to support the Knit & Natter Group Pop-Up Shop! Visit us at: Costigan’s old chemist, 52 Main St., Tipperary Town20th November and 21st November 2025from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Browse handmade crafts, knitted goods, and unique items lovingly created by the…
Breast Awareness day
Thursday 30th of October 11am in the Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre, Tipperary Town. Followed by light refreshments
The Fairytale of Tipperary
The donor wall is one of the schemes used to help fund running costs and the list of names grows. Jennifer Jones Hickey was a driving force during the design and build. While she and her board members are grateful for the life-saving treatment they have received, their policy involved…
10th Anniversary Celebrations
10th Anniversary Celebrations in Circle of Friends, Cancer Support Centre, Tipperary Town. Our celebrations started with Information Coffee Morning on Friday 8th December, 2023. Thanks to everyone for coming and for all who helped to make the morning such a success. Tommie Gorman (RTE) attended and gave an inspirational talk.…
CRAOL Achievement Awards
Tipp Mid-West Radio is celebrating after scooping up two awards at the CRAOL Achievement Awards. The ceremony aims to recognise quality in production of community radio in Ireland and was held in October. Our Cancer Information Series in collaboration with Circle of Friends, Irish Cancer Society and with the…
How you can Help Us
Circle of Friends is a volunteer run cancer support centre for the community of Tipperary and its surrounding villages and towns. We would not be where we are today without the support and generosity shown to us and for that we are very grateful.
- Our Volunteers 100%
- People Supported 100%
- Commitment 100%