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Cancer Connect Cancer Connect is a free, flexible and confidential transport service to Cork Hospitals from County Cancer Connect. Cancer Connect was launched in April 2011.

The project was borne when a group of concerned citizens in Skibbereen became aware of a number of cancer patients who found it difficult to access transport each day to Cork. Community:
Each vehicle is driven on a voluntary basis. Volunteers have come forward from communities across West East and North Cork, giving a day per month driving a passenger to Cork for treatment. Communities are anxious to promote and support the service in their own area. Volunteers continuously exceed this ‘requirement’ and have taken to promoting the service in their own community ensuring that locals are aware of the transport opportunities, and also in recruiting further volunteers. Community ownership ensures the sustainability of the service –creating a local panel of drivers ensures that a transport request from someone in Castletownbere can be facilitated within the community. The service is free for everyone. It’s a cost-free service for the community, by the community. Routes
There are 2 aspects to the service;
1. A radiotherapy service operates Monday to Friday leaving from Goleen, Youghal, Rockchapel and Castletownbere. Each vehicle can carry up to 8 passengers. Each route has a set timetable with pick up times and points scheduled. (See maps below). Each vehicle arrives in Cork University Hospital by 12pm, and each passenger receives treatment and is en route home within the hour.
2. The second service available is for passengers receiving chemotherapy, or related appointments (such as scans, blood tests, Doctor appointments etc.). In this case, the passenger is collected from home, and brought to Cork in the driver’s car, at the individuals scheduled appointment time. This is a one to one service, recognising the vulnerability of a passenger receiving chemotherapy and also the need for flexible times. In terms of geography, passengers from across West Cork may access the transport; passengers hail from a range of areas including Bantry, Dunmanway, Courtmacsherry, Union Hall, Timoleague, Ballingeary, Drinagh, Baltimore, Adrigole, Allihies. Finances
All Services are provided to the passenger free of charge. Operational costs are met by contributions, donations and fundraising. Cork Cancer Connect CLG t/a Cancer Connect. Registered Charity Number: 20206109. CHY Number: 22770

09/10/2026

An outstanding contribution to Cancer Connect and the Beara and Kenmare communities from the wonderful team at the Ring of Beara Cycle Kenmare . Thank you all for the impact you're making locally.

Our wonderful volunteer drivers help make the journey a little easier, offering support when it’s needed most 💜 ...
09/10/2026

Our wonderful volunteer drivers help make the journey a little easier, offering support when it’s needed most 💜

We are incredibly grateful to Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley for her wonderful support of Cancer Connect and for making the Co...
07/10/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley for her wonderful support of Cancer Connect and for making the County Mayor’s Charity Gala such a success.
Being recognised and supported in this way means so much to us and to the many people and families who rely on Cancer Connect. This generous donation will help us continue providing free transport to and from cancer treatment, making a real difference at what can be an incredibly difficult time. We are proud to stand alongside our friends at Down Syndrome Cork and Youghal RNLI who are also such worthy beneficiaries. Congratulations to both wonderful teams.
Thank you, Mary, the Cork County Council Staff, and to everyone who attended, donated and supported the gala. We truly appreciate your kindness and belief in the work we do. ❤️

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club! 🎉We were delighted to receive this fantastic donation of €2,2...
29/09/2026

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club! 🎉

We were delighted to receive this fantastic donation of €2,217.35 following the incredible success of Cars @ the Castle, held at the beautiful Drishane Castle, Millstreet.

Present were Denis O'Shea, Danny Lane, Donie Lucey, Jim Stack (Cancer Connect), Michelle Lane, Sheila Lane & Richie Sheehan.

Thank you, Millstreet Vintage Club, for helping us keep people connected to their treatment.

Thank you very much to Ballintotis Fit4life Club who had a summer series fun run fundraiser and included Cancer Connect...
14/09/2026

Thank you very much to Ballintotis Fit4life Club who had a summer series fun run fundraiser and included Cancer Connect as one of the beneficiaries.

Every donation makes a real difference to the passengers and families who rely on our service. We are so grateful for your support.

Thanks to our driver Mary Molloy for involving us 💜

💜Volunteer Drivers Wanted - Charleville area 🚗Cancer Connect is looking for volunteer Drivers in the Charleville area to...
10/09/2026

💜Volunteer Drivers Wanted - Charleville area 🚗
Cancer Connect is looking for volunteer Drivers in the Charleville area to support our very busy local service. If you have some spare time and would like to make a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

📞Contact the Cancer Connect office on 021 2038525 to find out more about becoming a volunteer driver.

Charleville Gaa , Charleville Golf Club, Charleville Heritage Society, Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville Half-Marathon, Whats on in North Cork Charleville Men's Shed Association

The Timmy Collins Memorial Run takes place on Sunday 27th of September in Meelin. Thanks to Duhallow Vintage and all inv...
07/09/2026

The Timmy Collins Memorial Run takes place on Sunday 27th of September in Meelin.

Thanks to Duhallow Vintage and all involved with the run for once again supporting Cancer Connect. We are very grateful that the Timmy Collins Memorial Run continues to choose Cancer Connect as a charity they support. Thank you for your incredible support 💜

The Timmy Collins Memorial Run takes place on Sunday 27th of September in Meelin. Thanks to Duhallow Vintage and all inv...
07/09/2026

The Timmy Collins Memorial Run takes place on Sunday 27th of September in Meelin.

Thanks to Duhallow Vintage and all involved with the run for once again supporting Cancer Connect. We are very grateful that the Timmy Collins Memorial Run continues to choose Cancer Connect as a charity they support. Thank you for your incredible support 💜

🚗 Timmy Collins Memorial Run

Duhallow Vintage Club will support the Timmy Collins Memorial Run, in aid of Cancer Connect

📅 Sunday, 27th September 2026

📍 Meelin Hall , P51 FH27

🕥 Registration: 10:30am - 12 noon

☕ Refreshments will be provided on the morning in Meelin Hall
A sit-down meal will be available by donation after the run at Quinlan’s Bar, Meelin.

🏆 The Tim Collins Perpetual Memorial Shield will be presented on the morning, with prizes presented on the day.

Your support for this event is greatly appreciated.

One last show of The Pension Plan from Kilmeen Drama group on Friday 18th of September 💜Thank you for including Oisín's ...
07/09/2026

One last show of The Pension Plan from Kilmeen Drama group on Friday 18th of September 💜

Thank you for including Oisín's Gym in Kilbrittain and Cancer Connect.

Tickets available at www.rossmoretheatre.com

A huge thank you to everyone involved in Run Skibb!What an incredible achievement — €25,000 raised for five very deservi...
07/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone involved in Run Skibb!

What an incredible achievement — €25,000 raised for five very deserving local charities and community groups. 👏

Cancer Connect is incredibly grateful to have been chosen as one of the beneficiaries. €5,000 is an incredible amount of money, and it will make a real difference in helping us continue providing free transport for people travelling to hospital for cancer treatment.

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Block 2, Warner Centre, Barrack Street
Bantry
P75EV96

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+353212038525

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