Healthy Galway County

01/02/2026

Curious about your fitness level?

Postmenopausal women living in Ireland are invited to take part in a Women’s Wellness Testing Day, as part of a large research study led by TUS.

This one-time, in-person testing day focuses on physical activity and overall health and includes simple questionnaires and physical tests.
⏱️ Total time commitment: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Why take part?
✔️ Receive your fitness results on the day (strength, flexibility, aerobic fitness & body composition) — free of charge
✔️ Get a free online booklet with exercise and nutrition tips tailored to this stage of life
✔️ Help researchers better understand how to support postmenopausal women to stay active and healthy

Interested?
Register your interest via the link or QR code and the team will be in touch with full details of the testing day:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/Tx2pCW4xu1

📧 a00325038@student.tus.ie
📞 087 716 0537
Rita Trentz, Sport & Health Sciences, TUS

This study forms part of a broader PhD project focused on developing physical activity supports tailored to postmenopausal women.

30/01/2026

Siel Bleu exercise classes are starting on the islands this February, with sessions running on Inishbofin, Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr.

These classes are designed especially for older adults and people living with chronic conditions, focusing on improving strength, balance, mobility and overall wellbeing. Classes are suitable for all abilities and are open to everyone.

Weekly sessions will take place at different times across the islands, with some sessions held in person and others online.
Registration is required – see posters for full details.

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Tá ranganna aclaíochta Siel Bleu ag tosú ar na hoileáin i mí Feabhra, ar Inis Bó Finne, Inis Mór, Inis Meáin agus Inis Oírr.

Tá na ranganna seo dírithe ar sheandaoine agus ar dhaoine atá ag maireachtáil le galar ainsealach, le béim ar neart, cothromaíocht, soghluaisteacht agus folláine iomlán. Tá siad oiriúnach do gach leibhéal cumais agus tá fáilte roimh chách.

Beidh ranganna seachtainiúla ar siúl ag amanna éagsúla ar fud na n-oileán, le cuid acu ag freastal go pearsanta agus cuid eile ar líne.
Tá clárú riachtanach – féach na póstaeir le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.

16/01/2026

19/12/2025

MenoWell 2 Galway – Empowering Women in Midlife and Beyond

Galway Sports Partnership are delighted to introduce the MenoWell 2.0 programme in partnership with Edufit for Women across Galway in January 2026!

This FREE 6-week online programme is designed to support women in midlife and beyond through expert-led, evidence-based exercise and lifestyle medicine.

Register for Free here: https://edufit.ie/menowell-2-galway/

Why MenoWell?
Based on feedback from over 3,600 women who completed the original programme, MenoWell has been shown to improve:
Cardiorespiratory fitness / Muscular strength and endurance / Flexibility / Menopausal symptoms / Overall wellbeing and confidence in physical activity

Programme Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19th January 2026
Target Group: Women living in Galway City and County
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: FREE

Programme Overview:

- 4× 40-minute live online strength, balance & mobility classes weekly
(please note the live classes are not recorded for privacy reasons, but participants have lifetime access to an on-demand library of recorded classes both during and after the programme has finished)

- 1× weekly 30-minute health masterclass (recordings of these are available each week and emailed to all participants)
Starts Monday, January 19th 2026 at 1:00pm
Lifetime access to the on-demand library & programme resources
Pre- and post-testing included
Customised exercise, nutrition & health resources

The live online classes will be at the following times:
- Mondays at 7:00pm
- Tuesdays at 8:00pm
- Thursdays at 7:00pm and 8:00pm

Health Masterclass Topics:
Tiny Tweaks for Massive Health Benefits
Set Up for Success: Good Nutrition Habits
Move to Improve: Aches & Pains
Gut Feelings: Food, Mood & Wellness
Clear & Calm: Mental & Emotional Wellness
The Art of Recovery: Strength, Balance & Wellbeing

The programme is fully funded through Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport initiative and supported by Healthy Galway County, Atlantic Technological University, and the University of Galway.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with any women, colleagues, or family members who might be interested.

12/12/2025

18/11/2025