Relay for Life raises over €46,000 to fight cancer

Some 500 people took part in the Relay for Life 24-hour lap to fight and raise awareness of cancer at the weekend in Corkagh Park.

“This year was the best yet,” said Relay for Life South County Dublin co-founder, Caroline Corcoran, with over €46,000 raised for the Irish Cancer Society and 16 teams participating in the lap.

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AUTHORAlessia Micalizzi