Taking the fight to cancer in Kilkenny - CluneTech lends support to Cois Nore’s cause

The battle against cancer has received a major boost after CluneTech announced their support of the development of a dedicated therapy wing at Cois Nore’s new Cancer Support Centre in Kilkenny.

The sponsorship marked a significant milestone and an important investment in the future of cancer support services for the people of Kilkenny.

CluneTech’s sponsorship will fund the refurbishment and fit-out of the therapy wing within the new Cois Nore House.
Every day in County Kilkenny, two families receive a cancer diagnosis, beginning a journey that affects not only the individual but also their families, friends, and communities.

Since 2013, Cois Nore has been a safe haven for those living with cancer, providing free, professional and community-based support.

As demand has outgrown its Walkin Street premises, work is now underway on a new purpose-built centre on the Waterford Road. The new Cancer Support Centre, which is expected to open in March 2026, will help meet the growing needs of people affected by cancer across Kilkenny.

The new Cois Nore House will include dedicated therapy rooms, safe spaces for children and teenagers, group support facilities, and activity areas designed to nurture recovery and dignity. It will also provide a welcoming environment where individuals and families can access guidance, compassion, and community at a time when they need it most.

“Kilkenny is home for many of us at CluneTech, and we recognise the importance of standing with our community during difficult times,” said Terry Clune, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of CluneTech.

“Cancer touches so many families, and Cois Nore has been a steadfast and compassionate support to the people of Kilkenny for over a decade. We are proud to support the development of the new Cois Nore therapy wing and the vital work that will continue there. We are in it together with Cois Nore and with the people of Kilkenny.”

News of the sponsorship was welcomed by Bill Cuddihy, chairperson of Cois Nore.

“Cois Nore is very grateful for the support we have received from all sections of the community in Kilkenny,” he said. “CluneTech’s sponsorship is a powerful statement of solidarity and shows a deep investment in the wellbeing of the community. Together, we are building a centre that protects dignity, nurtures recovery, and empowers hope.”

Partnership

“The people of Kilkenny deserve a Cancer Support Centre with the space and resources to deliver a high-quality service,” added Mary Dolan, Manager of Cois Nore. “This partnership with CluneTech helps us take an important step towards that vision. Cois Nore has become like a second family for so many, and this new centre will allow us to welcome more people into a space that truly meets their needs.”

The sponsorship forms part of CluneTech Cares, CluneTech’s award-winning corporate social responsibility programme. Founded in 2007, the programme supports charities and causes worldwide and is driven by employee involvement. With a strong local impact in Kilkenny and the communities where CluneTech operates, this sponsorship brings the new centre and expanded cancer support services one step closer to reality.