Healthy Galway County

10/11/2025

Welcome to day 1 of the WRDATF 2025 Drug & Alcohol Awareness Week

Join us at 11am for the European Drug Report to hear about the latest data and trends of drug use in Europe and Ireland

At 2.30pm, we join Justin Gleeson, Clinical Midwife Specialist in Substance Misuse, to hear about Cannabis and pregnancy

In addition, at 7pm, Dr Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and Author will explore Supporting your teen when they’re feeling socially excluded

A full list of the week’s events: https://wrdatf.ie/training-awareness-week.php

03/11/2025

The WRDATF invite you join them for the 2025 Regional Drug & Alcohol Awareness Week from November 10 to 14th.

The Awareness Week includes online events each day on topics such as

§ The European Drug Report 2025,

§ Supporting your teen when they are feeling socially excluded

§ Target; Test; Hook; Trap: How can we prevent this when it comes to exploitation of young people into drug crime

§ Substance Use and Intergenerational Trauma

§ An Introduction to the WRDATF Parent Hub

§ DRIVE Project and the Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Program Briefing

§ Silent Voices – Ending the Omerta on Alcohol Harm in the Home

§ Neurodiversity and Substance Use

§ Reducing Alcohol Related Harm - What can we do?

§ The importance of sleep for our teens

§ And more….



Find out more and register for events here; https://www.wrdatf.ie/training-awareness-week.php

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

safeTALK Su***de Alertness Training – Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe Lions Club, Galway Rural Development, and the HSE invite you to a FREE half-day su***de prevention training.
Clonfert Family Centre, Ballinasloe (H53 NX59)
📅 Tuesday, 28th October
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
This training is open to anyone over 18 and is not suitable for those bereaved by su***de in the past 12 months.
Book your free place:
📞 01 6060858
📧 darlene@breakingthrough.org
Funded by the HSE National Office for Su***de Prevention.

Oiliúint Feasachta faoi Fhéinmharú safeTALK – Béal Átha na Sluaighe
Cuireann Club Lions Béal Átha na Sluaighe, Forbairt Tuaithe na Gaillimhe, agus an FSS fáilte romhat chuig oiliúint leathlae saor in aisce maidir le cosc ar fhéinmharú.
Ionad Teaghlaigh Chluain Fearta, Béal Átha na Sluaighe (H53 NX59)
📅 Dé Máirt, 28 Deireadh Fómhair
🕙 10:00 r.n. – 1:30 i.n.
Tá an oiliúint seo oscailte do dhaoine os cionn 18 mbliana d’aois agus ní oiriúnach dóibh siúd atá i mbéal bróin de bharr féinmharaithe le 12 mhí anuas.
Chun do áit SAOR IN AISCE a chur in áirithe:
📞 01 6060858
📧 darlene@breakingthrough.org
Maoinithe ag Oifig Náisiúnta an FSS um Chosc ar Fhéinmharú.

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

Nature is a great escape. When life gets busy, head outside into nature – a walk in the fresh air can be the best medicine.​

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12/10/2025

Thrive Connemara is hosting a free wellbeing event on Tuesday, 14th October, from 10am to 8pm at the Deli @ Alcock & Brown Hotel, Clifden (H71 KN29)

The event is open to all adults aged 18 and over and includes a variety of workshops designed to support mental health and wellbeing. Activities will include:

- Learning about the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Art workshops for creativity and relaxation
- A calming sound bath session
- Group drumming to boost mood and connection
- Free refreshments available throughout the day

📩 To book a place, scan the QR code on the poster or email: thriveconnemara@mentalhealthireland.ie
This is a chance to take time for mental health, learn new skills, and connect with others in the community.

10/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers for women in Ireland. 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
There are risk factors we cannot change such as family history and genetic and there are risk factors for breast cancer that we can change such as alcohol consumption, physical activity levels and breastfeeding.
Being breast aware is important. Check your breasts regularly. Know what is normal for you and know what changes to look out for. Look for any new lump or swelling in your breast or armpit. Any change is the shape, size or feel of one or both breasts, any skin changes such as puckering or dimpling. Any redness or abscess. Any changes to the ni**le, any discharge from the ni**le or a rash or eczema on or around ni**le.
For more information on risk factors for breast cancer, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and BreastCheck the free screening programme for women aged 50-69 see this flipbook:
https://publuu.com/flip-book/708759/2120885

07/10/2025

Healthy County Galway and the IFA hosted a successful Women in Agriculture event at Mountbellew Agricultural College, drawing strong attendance and interest. As part of the Taking Stock programme, the event highlighted the importance of women’s health in rural communities. Attendees benefited from health checks by Croí and foot screenings by Foot Health Galway, alongside expert talks on cardiovascular health, cancer awareness, mental wellbeing, and farm safety. A panel discussion and information stands from Teagasc, GRD Leader, the Irish Cancer Society, and others made the day both informative and empowering.

D’óstáil Healthy County Galway agus an IFA ócáid rathúil do Mhná san Talmhaíocht in Coláiste Talmhaíochta Bhéal Átha na gCarr, le freastal láidir agus spéis mhór ó rannpháirtithe. Mar chuid den chlár Taking Stock, leag an ócáid béim ar thábhacht sláinte na mban i bpobail tuaithe. Fuair freastalaithe seiceáil sláinte ó Croí agus scagthástáil coise ó Foot Health Galway, chomh maith le cainteanna ó shaineolaithe ar shláinte chardashoithíoch, feasacht ar ailse, folláine mheabhrach, agus sábháilteacht feirme. Chríochnaigh an lá le plé painéil agus bhí seastáin eolais ar fáil ó Teagasc, GRD Leader, Cumann Ailse na hÉireann, agus eagraíochtaí eile, rud a d’fhág gur ócáid eolasach agus spreagúil a bhí ann.