International Men's Health Week is ongoing in Mayo
Communities and organisations across Mayo have come together to mark International Men’s Health Week 2025.
This year’s theme 'Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Connecting for Health' highlights the importance of community and connection in supporting men’s wellbeing.
Across Mayo County, a diverse programme of events offer men of all ages the chance to engage, learn and to take proactive steps towards better health.
Laurence Gaughan, Regional HSE Project Lead for Men’s Health Week commented: “Men’s Health Week provides an important opportunity to raise awareness of preventable health problems, support men and boys to live healthier lives and encourage them to seek help or treatment at an early stage.
"In Mayo a very strong partnership has been established across statutory, community and voluntary organisations, all working together to continue to raise awareness of men’s health generally and promote this annual coordinated focus.”
This evening (Wednesday) the first of two regional events takes place.
It is a free online webinar hosted by Mayo County Council at 7 p.m. entitled 'Shoulder-to-Shoulder: A Conversation on Men’s Health' featuring Shane Pearson, Coach, Farmer and Men’s Health Advocate; Austin O’Malley, High Performance Coach and Wellbeing Practitioner; Dr. Alan Gallogly, Forensic and Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist and Iggy Clark, former Galway Hurler, Counsellor and Therapist.
The second regional event is both in person and streamed online live at the Porter Shed, Market Street, Galway, on Thursday at 7 p.m. entitled ‘Retirement Reimagined.’
It features Professor Brian Hughes, Professor of Psychology at the University of Galway; Keith Finnegan, former Galway Bay FM Chief Executive Officer and Broadcaster, and Pat McMahon, former Galway County and City Librarian.
Elmer Pieterse, Healthy Mayo co-ordinator, added: “Mayo County Council is delighted to work in partnership with the HSE and the many other organisations who have contributed to the calendar of events.
"The focus this year is on bringing initiatives and services to men at community locations such as marts, workplaces and builders providers and online. We hope that as many men as possible will engage with us during the week.”
For further information on all public events taking place in Mayo, please view attached calendar and posters or check www.mhfi.org.