Family and friends of the late musician Eoin French aka Talos are marking this year’s Daffodil Day by sharing his song We Didn’t Know We Were Ready, to celebrate his life and support the Irish Cancer Society.
Daffodil Day, taking place this Friday, March 28th, raises vital funds for free cancer support services and life-changing research across Ireland.
The song was originally written by Eoin and Icelandic artist Ólafur Arnalds, alongside Niamh Regan and Ye Vagabonds, and following Eoin’s passing from cancer last August, aged thirty-six, the song was completed and now features his lead vocals alongside contributions from his friends, family, and collaborators.
Speaking about the initiative, Eoin’s younger brother, Brían French said, “Partnering with the Irish Cancer Society to share Eoin’s music feels like the right thing to do. Cancer has touched so many families, ours included, and we’ve seen up close the care and support that’s needed. We miss Eoin every day. But to know that his music might offer some comfort, or connection, to others, it means a lot.”
“This Daffodil Day, we’re sharing Eoin’s music as a way of remembering him. It also feels right to shine a light on the Irish Cancer Society. They do incredible work, and if this moment encourages people to support them and donate, we’re grateful.”
Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society added, “We would like to thank the French family, Ólafur Arnalds, OPIA Community and Mercury KX, and Eoin’s management for agreeing to partner on this project. We’re grateful to be able to help share Eoin’s music and mark his legacy this Daffodil Day. ‘We Didn’t Know We Were Ready’ is a very moving and unique piece of artistry and we hope to raise vital funds for the services, support and research provided by the Society.
“It’s expected that 44,000 people in Ireland will hear the words ‘you’ve got cancer’ this year, with 1 in 2 Irish people expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. We want to be there to provide our free services and support for every single one of those people. With typically only 5% of our funding coming from Government, we urgently need the support of people across Ireland and that’s why we’re asking people to go all in this Daffodil Day and donate today.”
Catch The Live Tommy Tiernan Show Performance again: We Didn’t Know We Were Ready | Olafur Arnalds, Eoin French, Niamh Regan, Ye Vagabonds & Friends – YouTube
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Daffodil Day takes place on Friday March 28th 2025. Please support if you can.
Ways to support Daffodil Day
- Donate at www.Cancer.ie/Donate or over the phone on 0818 10 20 30
- Donate through Facebook, Instagram or JustGiving
- Revolut users can donate to the Irish Cancer Society through the ‘Donations Tab’ on the Revolut app
- By getting your primary school, secondary school or company involved: www.cancer.ie
- Text DAFFODIL to 50300 to donate €4.
Texts cost €4. Irish Cancer Society will receive a minimum of €3.70.
