Roscommon Daffodil Day

04/05/2026

First male and female 10k finishers today, mother and son duo - Oisin & JulieAnne Finan 🥇
First of many participants today in our Family Fun 5/10k.

04/05/2026

What an incredible day at the Roscommon Family Fun Run 2026 🌼🏃‍♂️

A massive well done to everyone who took part, whether you ran, walked or cheered from the sidelines, you made it so special 💛

The energy, the smiles and the community spirit were truly amazing from start to finish 🙌

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and supporters who helped bring it all together 👏

04/05/2026

And we are off at the Roscommon Family Fun Run 2026 🌼🏃‍♂️

The energy is incredible as the race gets underway, such an amazing atmosphere here today 💛

A huge thank you to our Roscommon Rose Rebecca Collins for officially starting the race 🌹✨

Best of luck to everyone taking part, enjoy every step 👟

04/05/2026

The excitement is building for the Roscommon Family Fun Run 2026 🌼🏃‍♂️

We are getting closer to an incredible day of community spirit, fun, and support for a truly important cause 💛

A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, your time, energy, and dedication are what make this event possible 🙌

We can’t wait to see everyone at the start line 👟

02/05/2026

🏃‍♀️Roscommon Family Fun Walk/Run 2026 🌼
Join us for a fantastic day of fun, fitness and community spirit in Roscommon 🙌

📍 Hannons Hotel, Roscommon, F42 PH33
📅 Monday 4th May 2026
⏰ Race starts 11am sharp
📝 Registration 10am to 10:45am
🔗 https://familywalkrunroscommon.eventbrite.com

Whether you’re running, walking or just soaking up the atmosphere, this event is all about coming together, making memories and enjoying a brilliant day out 🥳

Choose your challenge 👇
🏃‍♂️ 5K Walk/Run, €15
🏃‍♀️ 10K Walk/Run, €20
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ticket, 2 adults & up to 5 kids, €25

✨ Perfect for all ages and fitness levels
✨ Great atmosphere, energy and community spirit
✨ A day full of smiles, fun and feel good moments

💛 ALL proceeds go to the Irish Cancer Society, supporting life changing services and research

If you can’t attend but would still like to support, donations can be made through the link above 🙏

26/04/2026

🌼💛 A TRUE DAFFODIL DAY LEGEND 💛🌼
After more than 35 incredible years at the heart of Daffodil Day in Roscommon Town, Eilish Humborg is stepping back from her frontline role, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion and community spirit

Often described as the “face of Daffodil Day in Roscommon Town”, Eilish has played a central role in the success and growth of the local campaign since its very beginning in 1990

From organising every detail of the annual fundraiser to inspiring generations of volunteers, her impact has been nothing short of extraordinary 💛

Eilish’s journey began when a local branch of the Irish Cancer Society was formed in 1989, and since then she has helped raise well over half a million euro for vital cancer services
Her passion has always been deeply personal, with cancer touching many of her own family members and friends, something that drove her unwavering commitment over the years

She spoke about the most rewarding part being the people, the incredible volunteers who give their time each year, and the members of the public who stop, donate and share their stories

Daffodil Day has always been more than a fundraiser, it’s a day of connection, support and community, something Eilish helped build from the ground up 🌼
As she steps back, it is not a goodbye, but a passing of the torch to a new generation, with Eilish continuing to support from behind the scenes

💛 Thank you Eilish for your years of dedication, your kindness, and the lasting impact you have made in Roscommon

Your legacy will continue to inspire for years to come 🌼

📸 Photo: Michael Finan

22/04/2026

Daffodil Day 2026 in Roscommon: A thank you 💛

As another successful Daffodil Day comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this year’s event so meaningful and we gratefully acknowledge receipt of €26,332.08.
The generosity, community spirit, and hard work shown by so many truly brought the day to life.

We are deeply grateful to Paul and staff of JJ Harlows-CarthysBar who contributed to the successful launch allowing us to host the Coffee Morning and also to David and the Harlow family for the generous use of their premises as a depot for Daffodil Day. Their kindness and community spirit played a vital role and was much appreciated.

Daffodil Day is built on the kindness and generosity of people, and once again this was clear to see. A special word of thanks goes to all of our wonderful volunteers, without whom the day simply wouldn’t be possible.

Thank you to Niall and the Transition Year students from the Convent of Mercy, whose enthusiasm and energy on Daffodil Day made an enormous difference. Their willingness to volunteer their time collecting for such an important cause is a credit to both themselves and their school.

Finally, to everyone who volunteered, donated fresh daffodils, purchased a daffodil, or supported the event in any way, thank you.

Together, we continue to make a difference for those affected by cancer, and we are deeply grateful for your support. As there are too many people to be mentioned individually, we hope you will accept this acknowledgement and our grateful appreciation.

Last, but by no means least, we extend a big thank you to the Editor and staff of the Roscommon People and Roscommon Herald, the staff of Shannonside FM, and Roscommon Parish Newsletter for all the free written, verbal and photographic coverage given to the various events.

With thanks,

Sonya Raftery,

Local Voluntary Organiser

16/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🌼 Roscommon Family Fun Walk/Run 2026 🌼🏃‍♂️
Join us for a fantastic day of fun, fitness and community spirit in Roscommon 🙌

📍 Hannons Hotel, Roscommon, F42 PH33
📅 Monday 4th May 2026
⏰ Race starts 11am sharp
📝 Registration 10am to 10:45am
🔗 https://familywalkrunroscommon.eventbrite.com

Whether you’re running, walking or just soaking up the atmosphere, this event is all about coming together, making memories and enjoying a brilliant day out 🥳

Choose your challenge 👇
🏃‍♂️ 5K Walk/Run, €15
🏃‍♀️ 10K Walk/Run, €20
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ticket, 2 adults & up to 5 kids, €25

✨ Perfect for all ages and fitness levels
✨ Great atmosphere, energy and community spirit
✨ A day full of smiles, fun and feel good moments

💛 ALL proceeds go to the Irish Cancer Society, supporting life changing services and research
If you can’t attend but would still like to support, donations can be made through the link above 🙏

ALL Proceeds Go To The Irish Cancer Society, join us for a fun, community filled day!

13/04/2026

After more than 35 years at the heart of Daffodil Day in Roscommon Town, Eilish Humborg is stepping back from her frontline role – following over three decades of extraordinary service, dedication and community spirit. Speaking at last Friday’s coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s, at which this year...