Former Dublin footballer Darragh Nelson has been through radiotherapy, two rounds of chemotherapy, and now he is undergoing immunotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare sarcoma three years ago. The Ballyboden St Enda’s man is still fighting the good fight supported by friends, family and clubmates

Darragh Nelson and his family have been navigating some very tough times in recent years but they remain deeply grateful for the support of others during his cancer battle.

Darragh Nelson and his family have been navigating some very tough times in recent years but they remain deeply grateful for the support of others during his cancer battle.

Darragh Nelson pulls a small brown diary from his coat pocket and picks a page at random.

‘Chemotherapy. Cycle two. Day one:’