Men’s Health and Wellbeing

8. Jan 2015.

Men’s Sheds and lifelong learning

Someone once observed that talk about social enterprise is never very far from a Gandhi quote. Here’s one on learning… “Live like you’re going to die tomorrow, learn like you’re going to live forever.” curiosity and acquiring new skills at any age is a great way to sustain mental wellbeing....

6. Jan 2015.

Men’s Health Public Meeting

Paul Harrison of Thurles Men’s Shed is organising a public information meeting on Men’s Health in the Source Arts Centre, Thurles, 10 February at 7pm. Speakers include John Lonergan. Contact number for Paul is 087 961 6150.

5. Dec 2014.

Focus Group providing support to loved ones who are experiencing suicidal thoughts

Through personal experience, through our work, and from hearing the voices of people who have attended our programmes, Suicide or Survive has become increasingly aware of the difficulties faced by people providing support to loved ones who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and/ or have made a suicide attempt. We...

20. Nov 2014.

5 Health Tips for Men over 50

If you’re a man over 50, it’s probably more difficult for you to rebound from a bucket of wings, a doughnut binge or a six-pack of beer than in your younger days. Bad habits take more of a toll as you age. Don’t wait until you have high blood...

14. Nov 2014.

A Morning for Men’s Sheds in Offaly Double Event

Here is something that might be of interest to Shedder in The Midlands area!! Tullamore Court Hotel Egan Suite 20th November A morning for Men’s Shed’s in Offaly double event with Ray Harte Men’s Sheds Ireland Advocate. 9.30am to 11.30am Ray Harte an Advocate with Men’s Sheds Ireland...

6. Nov 2014.

WAR ON LONELINESS

One way of understanding loneliness is to notice that it occurs for all of us whenever our expectations suddenly change. Feelings of loneliness occur both at times of success and at times of loss and failure. Loneliness and the fear of loneliness can be found at the root of every...

4. Nov 2014.

5 for Life!

The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust invites you to a free men’s health and wellbeing seminar on Tuesday 11th November 2014, from 9.15am – 1.00pm, in the La Mon Hotel and Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh, Belfast BT23 5RF. This event will focus upon the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’,...

4. Nov 2014.

Get Men Talking Campaign 2014

You are invited to get active in managing your health by attending ‘Get Men Talking’ – a free health information and cancer awareness event to mark the Marie Keating Foundation’s Men’s Health Month. This launch will feature a panel discussion with Tony Ward (rugby legend and prostate cancer survivor), Prof John McCaffrey (Consultant...

30. Oct 2014.

Men’s Health issues

Hi Guys Just read this article and thought someone might be interested in it! Welcome to the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland ” A men’s health issue is a disease or condition unique to men, more prevalent in men, more serious among men, for which risk factors are different for...