Dochas Offaly Cancer Support

03/06/2026

Women's Wellness Group – Summer Planting

This month's Women's Wellness Group will focus on summer planting. Join us as we plant vegetable seeds, herbs, and flowers, and learn how to care for them throughout the summer months. This coincides with our usual Womens Wellness Group - a safe space for women to share and connect and explore living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.

Whether you're new to gardening or have some experience, everyone is welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!
To register your interest, please contact Teach Dochas on 05793 28268. 🌱🌼🌿

29/05/2026

Men’s Breathwork Session – Thursday 18th June at 11am

Take a pause from the noise and reconnect with yourself.

This guided men’s breathwork session is designed to help you release stress, improve focus, and build mental resilience in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Whether you’re new to breathwork or have experience, you’re welcome.

🗓 Thursday 18th of June
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Teach Dochas, Offaly Street, Tullamore.

Please call 057 93 28268 or email [email protected] to register your place.

What to expect:
– Guided breathing techniques
– Space to unwind and reset
– Tools you can use in everyday life

Limited spots available to keep the group focused and personal

29/05/2026

This weekend, a number of women will lace up their runners and take on the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in support of Dóchas

To each and every one of you - thank you.

Thank you for giving your time, your energy, and your hearts to support local people and families affected by cancer.

We are so proud and grateful to have you representing Dóchas. Whether this is your first Mini Marathon or one of many, please know that you carry with you the support and appreciation of our entire community.

Wishing you a fantastic day filled with friendship, laughter, determination, and pride. Enjoy every moment and remember, every step makes a difference. Here's hoping the sun is shining (mind you maybe not 30c!)

Good luck ladies - you are amazing! 🌸🏃‍♀️

29/05/2026

Our next Breathwork Workshop takes place on Thursday 18th of June 2026 at Teach Dochas from 10:00am – 11:00am.

To register your place, please email [email protected] or call 057 9328268.

Breathwork uses slow, mindful breathing techniques designed to help calm the nervous system. Daily life can often feel overwhelming, leaving the nervous system in overdrive. This workshop offers practical tools to help restore balance and wellbeing.

*Benefits of Breathwork
*Reduce stress and anxiety
*Improve focus and presence
*Support emotional regulation
*Enhance sleep quality
*Boost overall wellbeing

27/05/2026

What an incredible achievement by everyone involved in Tullamore Stage Schools “Summer Sounds” 🎶💜

We were absolutely honoured to receive a phenomenal donation of €5,000 from the talented students, choirs, staff and wider community of Tullamore Stage School following their wonderful “Summer Sounds” concert on 15th May. Featuring an amazing cast of over 140 performers, young and old, the evening showcased a fantastic variety of songs and tremendous community spirit.

A very special word of thanks must go to Regina McCarthy, whose unwavering support and dedication over the past three years has helped raise an incredible total of more than €14,000 for Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support. Regina’s kindness, commitment and continued belief in our work means so much to everyone in our organisation and to the families we support every day.

To every performer, organiser, volunteer, supporter and audience member who contributed to this wonderful event - thank you for your generosity, talent and community spirit. Your support truly makes a difference 💜

Pictured l - r - Mary Cummins (Dóchas), Mary B. Finlay Scanlon (Senior Choir), Josephine Hickey (Ladies Choir), Jim Smyth (Dóchas), Mary Dwyer (Ladies Choir), Jennifer Winston (Junior Choir) and John Conroy (Dóchas)

26/05/2026

Our Phone lines are currently down,if you need to get in touch please email [email protected]

26/05/2026

Due to high temperature warnings and our commitment to safe services tonights Yoga Class scheduled for 6.30pm has been postponed. It will be back in action next Tuesday at 6.30pm.

25/05/2026

Its great to see the sun - and goodness knows we all need a few days of sunshine after a fairly dreary winter and spring. But be SunSmart over the few days and enjoy the sunshine safely

22/05/2026

We’re delighted to share the arrival of new equipment for our Physiotherapy Programme, delivered and installed by Scott Medical. The guys had some job getting it in and installed but they did it with a smile and top notch service 💙

The equipment will form part of our supervised group-based physiotherapy exercise classes led by Chartered Physiotherapist Cathal Egan of Assure Physiotherapy.

This investment significantly broadens the range of prehabilitation and rehabilitation supports we can offer, helping us provide both strength-based and cardiovascular exercise in a safe and supportive environment.

We are extremely grateful to the Tullamore Credit Union Community Support Fund for their generous funding support which made this possible, alongside our own initial investment in the programme.

This is another important step forward in enhancing the supports available to people attending our services. 💙

19/05/2026

A lovely day organised by Offaly Volunteer Centre - our services manager John attended and networked with other organisations on the day. Hosted in the Bristol surrounds of Mount Briscoe Organic Farm - thank you Deirdre and Louise from OLDC for an insightful and lovely day.

National Volunteer Week off to a great start with Volunteer Managers gathering at Mount Briscoe for a Health & Wellbeing event while discussing their roles & work! In the photograph are representatives from Tullamore FRC, Dochás, Vision Ireland, Midland Living Links, Foróige & ACT