The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre

The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre

Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

HealthMental healthTax-deductible donations
CharityFounded 200225 volunteers
Profile last updated: October 24, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre is a charity based in Drogheda, Ireland working on health, mental health.

The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre is a registered charity based in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. It provides free practical, emotional, psychological and social support to people with a cancer diagnosis, their families and those who care for them. Services include counselling, information, talks, courses, workshops, group meetings, complementary therapies, yoga and mindfulness, legal and welfare advice, and wig and prosthesis services. The Centre is open to adults aged 18 and over on the island of Ireland and is run largely by volunteers. It was established following a donation from former footballer Gary Kelly and opened to the public in 2004.

Location

Drogheda, Ireland

Founded

2002

Organisation type

Charity

Charity number

CHY 15163

Focus areas

cancer supportcounsellingcomplementary therapiesbereavement supportvolunteering

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMental health

Works for

PatientsFamiliesCarers

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Cancer Thrive & Survive Programme

Health · Ireland

A six-week programme of support for people affected by cancer.

Hair Clinic & Prosthesis Services

Health · Ireland

Free wig, hair care and prosthesis services for clients with cancer.

Look Good Feel Better

Health · Ireland

Workshops helping people with cancer manage appearance-related side effects of treatment.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Volunteers

25

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerFundraise

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Health Service Executive, iDonate.ie, Everydayhero

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