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⚽ Discover Walking Football in Fingal ⚽

Looking for a fun, social way to stay active? Walking Football is a slower-paced version of the beautiful game, designed for adults aged 50+ who want to keep moving, meet new people and enjoy some light exercise – no running required!

Sessions are free, led by qualified tutors, and take place weekly in Lusk, Portmarnock, and Balbriggan. Expect plenty of laughs, gentle fitness, and a well-earned cup of tea afterwards. New players are always welcome, so feel free to bring a friend or family member along.

Whether you’re returning to football or trying it for the first time, Walking Football is a great way to stay active and connected in your community.

👉 Register your interest today and give it a go!

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FREE community event on 29th of April

To book: https://bit.ly/4s9kFla

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Please see Baby Massage course specifically for young parents (up to age 25) and their babies taking place in 6 Parslickstown Court (Opposite Parslickstown House).

Free 5 week programme starts on April 14th @2pm

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The Freedom Programme is designed for women who have experienced domestic violence and provides a safe, supportive space to: • Understand different types of abuse. • Recognise tactics used by perpetrators • Rebuild self-esteem and confidence • Develop healthy relationships • Benefit from peer support and shared experiences. If you know a woman who may benefit, please refer her on, or anyone can contact directly. 

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📅 Programme Start: Tuesday, 5th May🕙 Time: 10am – 12pm💻 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams⏳ Duration: Weekly for 10 weeks

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland with over 11,000 cases diagnosed annually (NCRI, 2025).

The number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer in Ireland is rising.

Skin cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV rays and not using sunbeds.

UV exposure is cumulative — every unprotected exposure your skin is exposed to increases your risk of skin damage and skin cancer.

Protecting your skin from the sun whether at home or abroad can reduce your risk of skin cancer.

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It is a good opportunity for us to make simple changes to help maintain brain health and reduce the risk of developing some types of dementia. Just as we can look after other areas of our health, we can take steps to keep our brain healthy – and this can reduce the risk of getting dementia or slow down its progress.

Check out www.HSE.ie/alcohol

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Healthy Ireland Framework Public Consultation

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Healthy Ireland Framework Public Consultation

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The Health and Wellbeing Programme is currently undertaking a public consultation on the new Healthy Ireland Framework. We are inviting members of the public, relevant organisations and their networks to share their views and help shape the future direction of health and wellbeing policy in Ireland.

The consultation is open until 22nd of April and submissions can be made online via the following link:

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-health/consultations/healthy-ireland-framework-public-consultation/

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Learn how to cook nutritious, healthy food over 6 practical sessions.

Email: sbayley@empower.ie

Mobile: 087-9827833

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Vaping, Teens & Truth: Protecting young People from Nicotine

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Vaping, Teens & Truth: Protecting young People from Nicotine

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In this episode of HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing, host Noreen Turley is joined by Martina Blake, HSE National Lead for Tobacco Free Ireland, and Kirstie White from the HSE Quitline to explore vaping and nicotine products and what they really mean for young people’s health in Ireland. They challenge the idea that it is just “harmless vapour”, highlighting how flavours, colours and clever packaging are used by industry to attract teenagers.

The episode introduces the HSE’s Take a Deep Breath campaign, which aims to support parents, schools and communities with up to date, evidence based information on vaping and nicotine products. Martina and Kirsty share practical tips on starting conversations with teenagers, watching out for signs of dependence, and knowing where and when to seek extra help.

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#126 Vaping, Teens and the Truth: Protecting Young People from Nicotine | HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing

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In this episode of HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing, host Noreen Turley is joined by Martina Blake, HSE National Lead for Tobacco Free Ireland, and Kirstie White from the HSE Quitline to explore vaping and nicotine products and what they really mean for young people’s health in Ireland. They challenge the idea that it is just “harmless vapour”, highlighting how flavours, colours and clever packaging are used by industry to attract teenagers. The episode introduces the HSE’s Take a Deep Breath campaign, which aims to support parents, schools and communities with up to date, evidence based information on vaping and nicotine products. Martina and Kirsty share practical tips on starting conversations with teenagers, watching out for signs of dependence, and knowing where and when to seek extra help.
Listeners also hear how the HSE Quitline and HSE.ie can support young people who want to quit, offering clear, accessible guidance and signposting to services that can help them navigate the challenges of vaping and nicotine addiction. Produced by GKMedia.ie

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Vaping & Psychoactive Substances Webinar

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Vaping & Psychoactive Substances Webinar

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The HSE hosted a webinar for parents and guardians with a specific focus on the substance HHC.

HHC is a new drug chemically related to the cannabis plant. It was recently controlled after being widely available in high street shops and online. This webinar is designed to support parents who are concerned about young people’s use of vapes containing psychoactive substances and related drugs. It will also provide an overview of current cannabis-related substances, emerging trends, and other drugs of concern.

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Parents Matter – Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What You Should Know as a Parent

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Aoibhneas, a leading domestic violence charity in Ireland have launched Want to Talk?, a dedicated website designed to support young people aged 12–18 who are living with domestic abuse.

Key features of the website include:

A live chat service available 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 3-7pm)

Built-in online safety tools, including a quick exit button

Clear, age-appropriate information about domestic abuse

Practical tips and resources to help young people feel safe and supported

Guidance on where and how to access help

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© Copyright Want to Talk? 2025. All rights reserved.

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Videos on accessing healthcare and information on many topics, including GP services, mental health, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical cards, cancer screening services and more.

This is a very useful resource on how to access healthcare services in Ireland, and the videos are available in over 25 languages:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/mhml/

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Find information about the public healthcare system and common health topics in your language.

About the Irish Health System
A guide for refugees and other migrants
Videos on healthcare in Ireland

Watch videos about the Irish healthcare system and common health topics:

Getting medical care in Ireland

Learn about what to do if you feel unwell, including the following:

when to see a GP (family doctor)

getting medical care in the evening or at weekends

what to do in an emergency

Medical card

If you have a medical card, you do not have to pay to see your doctor or pay for medicines your doctor prescribes.

Learn about the medical card in Ireland, including the following:

healthcare covered by the medical card

applying for a medical card

What a GP does

Learn about GPs (family doctors) in Ireland, including the following:

medical care provided by GPs

opening times of GP clinics

Care for your teeth, eyes and hearing

Learn about how to get care for your teeth, eyes and hearing in Ireland.

Contraception

Learn about types of contraception available in Ireland. You can get contraception through a GP or family planning clinic. You can also get emergency contraception in a pharmacy without a prescription.

Pregnancy services

You can get pregnancy care for free in Ireland. Learn about the care you can get throughout your pregnancy and after the birth.

COVID-19 and pregnancy

Learn about COVID-19 and pregnancy, including the following:

risks to you and your baby if you get COVID-19 during pregnancy

getting a COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy

COVID-19 vaccine safety

Early pregnancy

Learn about the care you can get early in your pregnancy, including the following:

where to get pregnancy care

unplanned pregnancy options

looking after your health in early pregnancy

Late pregnancy and preparing for birth

Learn about the care you can get late in your pregnancy, including the following:

staying healthy in late pregnancy

regular pregnancy checks

when to get urgent help

signs you are going into labour

Looking after your newborn baby

Learn about caring for a newborn baby, including the following:

information on feeding and bathing

why babies cry and what you can do to soothe them

baby sleep patterns and tips for safe sleeping

routine health checks

Breastfeeding

Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby, and how to start breastfeeding.

Mother's health after birth

Learn about the physical and emotional changes that happen after giving birth and the care you can get.

Video content created by the National Social Inclusion Office of the Health Service Executive (HSE) with Translate Ireland, the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP), mychild.ie and other healthcare workers. My Health, My Language is the winner of the Equality Initiative of the Year award at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2022.

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Find information about the public healthcare system and common health topics in your language.

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Online and In-person We Can Quit smoking cessation courses run for 12 weeks. These courses are funded by the HSE and are FREE to attend.

Course participants can expect one to one support from a Community Facilitator, 12 weeks FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and peer support from fellow participants looking to Quit smoking for good! Participants can save up to €800 on NRT alone!

The courses are open to anyone aged 18 years and older, living in the Fingal area.

For course details or to book a place on a course, please scan the QR Code on the attached poster, or email: wecanquit@empower.ie

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Skerries Youth Support Services (SYSS) is a youth-focused community organisation which offers support to young people in North Dublin and their families when they are faced with challenges in their lives.
SYSS has a programme called ‘Skerries Youth Counselling Service’ which offers a free and confidential early intervention support for any young person between the age of 12 and 24 experiencing challenges to their positive mental health. To make an appointment call (089) 616 7222.

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Day: Every Friday

Time: 12pm

Venue: Meet outside Parslickstown house

Scenic stroll followed by a FREE tea/coffee in Parslickstown House

How to join:
Free to take part (registration required)
Participants can self-register here:

https://bit.ly/HealthyStepsMulhuddart
(or scan the QR code). Referrals can also be made via a healthcare professional.

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Healthy Steps Poster Mulhuddart jan 2026 (1)

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Healthy Steps Walk - Millennium Park, D15

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Healthy Steps Walk - Millennium Park, D15

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Day: Every Thursday

Time: 12pm

Venue: Meet in the park opposite courthouse

Scenic stroll followed by a FREE tea/coffee in KB Coffee

How to join:
Free to take part (registration required)
Participants can self-register here:

https://bit.ly/HealthyStepsMillenniumPark
(or scan the QR code). Referrals can also be made via a healthcare professional.

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Healthy Steps poster Millennium jan 2026 (1)

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Day: Every Friday

Time: 10:45am

Venue: Meet outside Newbridge House

Scenic stroll followed by a FREE tea/coffee in LaLa café

How to join:
Free to take part (registration required)
Participants can self-register here:

https://bit.ly/HealthyStepsDonabate
(or scan the QR code). Referrals can also be made via a healthcare professional.

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Healthy Steps Poster Donabate Jan 2026 (3)

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Day: Every Friday

Time: 11:00am

Venue: Meet outside Balbriggan Library

Scenic stroll followed by a FREE tea/coffee in LaLa café

How to join:
Free to take part (registration required)
Participants can self-register here: https://forms.office.com/e/R8vxKTc9zB
(or scan the QR code). Referrals can also be made via a healthcare professional.

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Healthy Steps Poster Balbriggan jan 2026 (1)

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This free online suicide prevention training programme, ‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’, is aiming to save more lives from suicide in Ireland.

Developed by the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP), ‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’ is for everyone, especially for people who are supporting a loved one or those involved in their local communities. It helps participants to identify people who might be at risk of suicide, confidently ask about suicide, keep them safe, and connect them with resources that can help.

traininghub.nosp.ie

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Youth Mental Health First Aid (Youth MHFA) is designed for adults to support young people aged between 12 and 18. Participants who undertake Youth MHFA Training will learn how to assist a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis. Free Course over 4 half day sessions

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Youth MHFA Training HSE-funded (embedded) YAP Ireland and Tusla PPFS October 2024

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Want to know what’s happening in your local library? keep up to date with all the wonderful events taking place in libraries all across Fingal!

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Check out  www.balbriggan.ie for more information

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Transformational works continue at Balbriggan Quay Street Harbour

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Did you know that there are 4 Cycling Without Age Trishaws in Fingal that are free to book? These volunteer led Trishaws aim to replace a walk for people with reduced mobility, while enjoying the sights and sounds of Fingal. For more information email cyclingwithoutage@fingal.ie

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Rainbows Programme for Bereaved or Separated Children

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Rainbows Programme for Bereaved or Separated Children

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Aster Family Support aims to nurture children, their parents or guardians by working with them to increase their capacity for day to day living and by building trust with them to support them to be healthy and to stay together.

For further enquiries or to enrol your child:

Contact: Louise O’Neill on 0879088003

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Online Safety for Children & Young People

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Online Safety for Children & Young People

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The free Webwise Parent Toolkit contains a range of useful resources and materials to help support parents to engage with their children and teenager’s lives online.

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Thrive Arch Club was formed by parents of children with Dyspraxia/DCD. The club fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated - a place where everyone is valued, understood and included. On every Monday at 6pm in Corduff Sports Centre.

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Baldoyle, Castleknock, Rush, Swords & Lusk

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The Men's Walk & Talk Groups meet across the County every week, no need to register, just turn up, meet the lads and get going. If you'd like more details, just email active.travel@fingal.ie and we'll get you sorted.

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The Men's Walk & Talk Groups meet across the County every week, no need to register, just turn up, meet the lads and get going. If you'd like more details, just email active.travel@fingal.ie and we'll get you sorted. https://t.co/XDVdtvnmY5

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The Men's Walk & Talk Groups meet across the County every week, no need to register, just turn up, meet the lads and get going. If you'd like more details, just email active.travel@fingal.ie and we'll get you sorted. pic.twitter.com/XDVdtvnmY5
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The Men's Walk & Talk Groups meet across the County every week, no need to register, just turn up, meet the lads and get going. If you'd like more details, just email active.travel@fingal.ie and we'll get you sorted. https://t.co/XDVdtvnmY5

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The Men's Walk & Talk Groups meet across the County every week, no need to register, just turn up, meet the lads and get going. If you'd like more details, just email active.travel@fingal.ie and we'll get you sorted. https://t.co/XDVdtvnmY5

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The Men's Walk & Talk Groups meet across the County every week, no need to register, just turn up, meet the lads and get going. If you'd like more details, just email active.travel@fingal.ie and we'll get you sorted.

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Check out local community walking groups that are registered with Get Ireland Walking...there may be one near you or register your local walking group to avail of free insurance cover. https://www.getirelandwalking.ie/join-a-walking-group

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Join a Walking Group — Get Ireland Walking

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This episode focuses on the everyday challenges faced by parents and how peer support group and parenting programmes can help.

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Parenting: Talking It Out - Episode 39 HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast

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Are you living with COPD ? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This support group will provide you or your patient with

Weekly exercise class

Social chat & activities

Exercise at your own pace

Suitable for all fitness levels

Physical Fitness Trainer Led Class

Friendly group

Great fun for adults of all ages

Regular COPD expert talks

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The Blanchardstown Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force (BLDATF) provides a number of services to people with a wide range of issues caused by drugs and alcohol

Tel: +353-1-824 9590
Email: maxine@bldtf.ie or mary@bldtf.ie

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Blanchardstown Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force

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Blanchardstown Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force

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Join the Empower Walk and Talk Group who meet every Tuesday 10am in Balbriggan at the Beat Centre

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10 week cocaine & alcohol support programme available on Thursdays from 3-4.30pm through North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force. If you would like some information on free, confidential & non judgmental services please call 01 223 3493

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Baby Food Made Easy is a FREE, monthly zoom workshop delivered by HSE Community Dietitians. It's aimed at parents who are starting or thinking about starting weaning and would like to get more information.

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Baby Food Made Easy is a FREE, monthly zoom workshop delivered by HSE Community Dietitians.

About this event

Workshops are aimed at parents who are starting or thinking about starting weaning and would like to get more information and have their questions answered.

About the organiser

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Eventbrite - Empower presents Baby Food Made Easy - Tuesday, 25 January 2022 | Tuesday, 17 December 2024 - Find event and registration information.

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Why not run or walk a parkrun this or every Saturday (Adults) Sunday (<U14) at 9.30am

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Why not join the new community singing group? It's open to all. Every Wednesday 6.30pm in Donabate Portrane Community Centre

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Fingal Community Alert are a non-profit organization that provide Free Pendant Alarms to Older Adults.

Contact Frank Fleming
Email: Fjfdub@gmail.com
Tel: 01 843 6707
Mob: 086 256 7042

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About Us.

Fingal Community Alert is a voluntary group who work in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Pobal. We also work with all Hospitals, Public Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists. We provide free alarms for older persons throughout Co. Meath, Fingal and Dublin through the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Any people aged over 65 who wish to apply for an alarm, and who have a working landline, will also have free monitoring for one year. After the first year there will be a monitoring fee of €66 per annum. If you do not have a landline there will be a charge of €6 per month (€72 pa), for sim card 24/7 Monitoring with immediate response which provides peace and security for the elderly in their own home. The operator stays in contact until help arrives.

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Fingal Community Alert are a Voluntary Non-Profit Orginization that provide FREE Pendant alarms to Senior Citizens above the age of 65.

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Parenting is rewarding and challenging. But, whatever age your child is and no matter how experienced you are, all parents will benefit from a little support and advice.

The Supporting Parents initiative is bringing together trusted, high quality resources in one place, to help you navigate your parenting journey.

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Theatre & Performing Workshops for people with brain injuries, aphasia or early brain disease

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Theatre & Performing Workshops for people with brain injuries, aphasia or early brain disease

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This theatre and performing arts tool
empowers participants who have brain injuries, aphasia or early brain diseases.
Via weekly workshops participants develop:
* Communication Skills
* Confidence
* Accessible Peer Network

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Any fussy eaters in your house? Check out bit.ly/fussyeatingDNCC to register for this free HSE webinar to help get your child to eat.

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HSE Health & Wellbeing - Keep Up to Date

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HSE Health & Wellbeing - Keep Up to Date

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Get your information on everything Health & Wellbeing via the HSE social media and other communication platforms

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Come along every Thursday 6.15-8.30pm to the Balbriggan Recovery Social Club. A drug & alcohol free social space to meet others.

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Understanding Acute Mental Health Services for Families, Carers & Supporters

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Understanding Acute Mental Health Services for Families, Carers & Supporters

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Sign up to your Quit Smoking Plan TODAY!

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Take the first step to quitting. Create a Quit Plan to get free support.

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The Place Standard tool is a way of assessing places with wellbeing at the forefront. Whether the place is well-established, undergoing change, or is still being planned, the tool can help you.

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How good is your place? The Place Standard tool

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Free English classes