National Hedgerow Week 2024 has officially launched! Minister Pippa Hackett launched National Hedgerow Week at Birr Castle yesterday. The week aims to highlight hedgerows as vital lifelines of our countryside that support wildlife, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to

📣 The Food Reformulation Task Force have today published a report 'Monitoring Sugar in Processed Foods'. To read the report, please see: ow.ly/IQlZ50T9UFW HealthyIreland #FoodReformulation #FoodSafety

Outdoor workers such as farmers and those on construction sites are more at risk of skin cancer as they spend a lot of time outdoors. Make sure to be prepared and be #SunSmart

🌙 Weekends can feel extra long when you’ve got no plans. Here's a reminder that even when life seems busy, taking a moment to check in with friends can make all the difference. A simple text could be the bright spot in someone’s day—yours included.

Join us for some exciting events taking place in Blanchardstown library from September 2nd - 7th. Contact (01) 8905560 or [email protected] for more information. @fingalcoco @eventsinfingal @librariesirl

It can be easier than you think to get into a regular fitness habit. Start slowly and build up 💪 Stick to the same day and time each week ⏰ Get a friend involved, you can support each other 👏 Contact your Local Sports Partnership for more bit.ly/3QzA4IZ Sport Ireland

The next We Can Quit Smoking cessation course is starting online on Thursday - 5th September from 6-7.30pm. There is also one starting on Monday - 9th September from 10-11.30am in Parslickstown House! More info: [email protected] call on 01 8209550 or scan the QR Code

We are excited to announce the Age Well Coffee Morning organised by #ALL and Age Friendly Ireland #Waterford When and Where: Friday, 13 September 2024 from 9:45am to 1pm in the Tower Hotel Waterford – for individuals aged 55 and over.

Walking together as a family can provide an easy way to connect &bond with each other. Celebrate the build up to National Walking Day, Sun 29th Sept as part of #EuropeanWeekofSport & spend quality time and #WalkHikeRunPushRoll with your loved ones #NWD2024 nationalwalkingdayireland.ie

#Walktober is coming!Team-up and get walking with your colleagues and classmates from 1st – 31st October 2024. There are over 50 organisations registered to take part already. To see if your workplace or campus has registered, visit stepchallenge.ie.

Using sunbeds for the first time before the age of 35 increases your risk of developing melanoma skin cancer by 75%. It is never safe to use a sunbed. Learn more: bit.ly/4dJE6e7 #SunSmart

📢 New WHO/Europe @HBSCstudy #adolescenthealth report reveals key insights into adolescent #sexualhealth across Europe, Central Asia, and Canada. Discover trends in sexual initiation, condom use, and contraceptive pill use among 15-year-olds. Learn more: bit.ly/hbsc-vol5

The HSE has secured another online “Stress Control Programme” delivered by Dr. Jim White, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Six FREE 90 minute sessions over 6 weeks, starts Monday 23rd Sept. One session each week, just visit: stresscontrol.ie HSE Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow HSE Health & Wellbeing

𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧' 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞. 🏊🏊‍♂️ Why not join up for this excellent 8 Week Swimmin' Women Programme. Register 👉 bit.ly/4dsO0AG #beactivetipperary #womeninsport #EuropeanWeekOfSport #tipperarysports

On World Sexual Health Day it is important to remember that sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences. More information on sexualwellbeing.ie

Are you navigating the perimenopause or menopause transition? We've got the perfect programme to support your journey! 📍 Aqua Aerobics & Swim: Bawnmore 📅 Thurs: 19th Sep – 5th Dec, 5pm ℹ limericksports.ie/event/swimmin-… Limerick.ie Sport Ireland University Of Limerick Healthy Limerick HSE Mid West Community Healthcare

#NWD2024! Workplace Walking Day takes place 27th Sept! We’re inviting companies across Ireland to sign up & encourage their employees to connect with each other whilst walking as part of their working day. #WorkplaceWalking nationalwalkingdayireland.ie/walkfinder.asp…

Getting involved with a walking group is a great way to get more active while meeting new people. There are lots of walking groups all around the country, go to getirelandwalking.ie to find one near you. Get Ireland Walking #BeActive

💊 Around the same proportion of 15yo girls and boys (1:4) reported using #contraceptivepill at last intercourse. On #WorldSexualHealthDay #WSHD2024 we call governments to provide free, easy-access contraception for adolescents. Full HBSC Study report ➡️ iris.who.int/handle/10665/3…

Being active as you get older is so important for your physical and mental wellbeing, it can help to 😊improve your mood 🤸‍♀️improve balance 🏃‍♂️increase energy levels If you would like to become more active, FitLine from Age & Opportunity 🌈 can help. Free ☎️ I800 303 545