Healthy Monaghan

12/12/2025

Monaghan Sports Partnership was delighted to present a set of Activator Poles to the hard working Parkinson's Monaghan Branch.

Over the past year MSP has supported the group with funding towards classes. We designed and delivered a Poles For Parkinson's Programme that was piloted with this group. Physios from the HSE Ireland conducted pre and post evaluations. The results were amazing.

We have now expanded the programme to Monaghan Town. The new programme Fitness For Parkinson's will be taking place in Carrickmacross and Monaghan.
The programme has 3 elements:
1.) Poles For Parkinson's
2.) Boxercise & strength and Mobility
3.) Tai Chi

There is also a new chair yoga programme starting in Doohamlet for people with Parkinson's and carers

If you would like to find out more about the programme contact Aisling aisling.mcdermott@monaghancoco.ie

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20/11/2025

12/11/2025

Parenting Monaghan are delighted to invite Dr Mary O'Kane to Monaghan to have a chat with parents on 'School based anxiety'.
All children worry at times, but for some children, it can be a real challenge to manage their anxieties. As parents, when your child is anxious it can be difficult to know how best to support them.
However, parents play an important role in helping their child to both understand and to manage their anxiety. You don’t want to belittle the child’s feelings, but you also don’t want to amplify them.
In this talk Dr Mary O’Kane explains anxiety in children and offers parents practical advice on how to support their children during difficult times, helping them to manage their fears and gain confidence.
Dr Mary O’Kane is a Lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Studies and Education. She continues to work with Today FM, now on the Alison Curtis Weekend Morning show.
Mary is also a regular contributor on Ireland AM discussing a broad range of parenting and childhood issues while responding to viewers parenting queries. Mary is known for her warm and engaging manner and has a natural ability to connect with parents.
Taking place on Monday 1st December at 6.30pm
In the Peace Campus, Monaghan.
Booking essential!

Contact Nadine to book your place.
ntavey@midl.ie
087 7702114

12/11/2025

Have your say on future physical activity opportunities in Monaghan!!

Tell us what activities you currently take part in, how often you're active, and what other opportunities you'd love to see in you local area. We're also keen to hear of any ideas you might have that could help get more people moving in Monaghan.

Your input will help shape future programmes and events in our communities, so take a few minutes to complete the survey and have your say!

👉Take the survey now by clicking the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/k3gGybA608

Closing date: 28th November 2025

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28/10/2025

Young carer's event taking place tomorrow from 10am at Monaghan Peace Campus‼️

See poster for more info ‼️

22/10/2025

The National Physical Activity Framework 2024–2040, launched by the Ministers for Health, Culture, Communications and Sport sets out Ireland’s ambitious vision to become the most physically active population in Europe by 2040. www.gov.ie/en/department-of-health/press-releases/ministers-for-health-and-culture-communications-and-sport-launch-national-physical-activity-framework-and-action-plan/

21/10/2025

Healthy Monaghan is delighted to be in attendance at the Slaintecare Healthy Communities National Conference @ St. Pats Campus in Dublin.

The conference showcases some of the fantastic results being achieved by Slaintecare Healthy Communities programmes across the country.

20/10/2025

Closing Wednesday, October 22nd ‼️

📣 Healthy Monaghan Funding Application OPEN ‼️

Monaghan LCDC, through the Healthy Ireland Fund are seeking expressions of interest from project partners to deliver projects in 2026 under the following Outcomes 👇

📍 Increase the % of adults & children meeting physical activity guidelines 🙌

📍 Decrease the number of people showing negative mental health 🙌

If your organisation has a project that fits one or both of those outcomes, please feel free to complete the expression of interest form at the below link 💯

Link to online EOI Proposal Form: ⬇️

👉🏻 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nS9kGBKL8z 👈🏻

All projects must be completed by the 30/09/2026 ⚠️

Closing date for project proposals is the 22/10/2025 ⚠️

See online EOI Proposal Form for more info ✔️



Monaghan County Council Healthy Ireland

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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10/10/2025

We were delighted to be in attendence at Monaghan Age Friendly Older People's Council Information Day this morning at Iontas Castleblayney.

A fantastic event with some great presentations and information from several key agencies and services



Monaghan County Council

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health matters every day. Let's talk, support each other, and break the stigma.​

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09/10/2025

💭 How’s your mental health? 💭Our Annual Mental Health Survey 2025 reveals that 82% of people intentionally do something every week to support their mental health — but 1 in 5 engage in zero days of intentional self-care.
🧠 Top ways people support their mental health:
✨ Exercise (58%)
✨ Spending time with family & friends (57%)
✨ Time in nature (44%)
👥 Barriers like lack of time, too much screen time, or not knowing where to start can get in the way — but even small actions make a big difference.
Let’s keep the conversation going this 💚
What’s one thing you do each week for your mental health? https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/mhm-survey-2025/