Limerick Mental Health Week Launches with Focus on ‘Community, Connection, and Compassion’
Limerick Mental Health Week kicks off with the Limerick Mental Health Week Family Day on Sunday, October 6, with events scheduled to run from October 7 to October 13.
What is Limerick Mental Health Week?
Limerick Mental Health Week is an event aimed at promoting mental health awareness and raising funds for mental health associations.
The event incorporates World Mental Health Day on October 10. Limerick Mental Health Association established the initiative in 2005, and in 2006, it was expanded to include the Mid-West Region.
The association develops key programs and the framework for the event, collaborating with second- and third-level educational institutions, community organizations, and voluntary and statutory services.
This year, the theme of Limerick Mental Health Week is “Community, Connection, and Compassion.” The program features 54 different events, including online and in-person talks, workshops, wellness activities, and community and social gatherings.
A small selection of the program is listed below. The full program is available here >>
Monday, October 7 |
Treaty Brewery Public Tour 15:00 – 16:00, Nicholas St, Medieval Quarter, V94 EH57 (Online Booking) |
LMHA Monday Movers Walking History Tour 13:00 – 14:30, Arthurs Quay Park, Limerick |
Tuesday, October 8 |
Limerick Georgian Quarter Walking Tour: Limerick Civic Trust 15:00 – 16:00, People’s Museum, V94 HF53 |
Managing Workplace Stress & Building Resilience: Elite Talent Hub 18:00 – 19:00, Limerick City Library |
Wednesday, October 9 |
Wellness Morning in NOVAS 11:00 – 13:00, The Respite House Newport Tipperary, V94 A6N3 |
Thursday, October 10 |
Auricular Acupuncture For De-Stress & De-Tox: Body Tree 11:00 – 12:00, Limerick City Library |
Friday, October 11 |
Annual Limerick Choral Union Concert in St Johns Cathedral 19:30 – 21:15, Cathedral Place, V94 H521 |
Musical Event with Garraí Eoin Luimneach CCE (Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann) No.2 Garryowen Road, The Band Hall |
Saturday, October 12 |
Teddy Bear Health Clinic & Information Day: University of Limerick 14:00 – 16:00, Bedford Row, Limerick |
Limerick Support Services Information Day 14:00 – 16:00, Bedford Row, Limerick |
Sunday, October 13 |
LMHA Family Friendly & Dog Social Morning + Community Choir Performances in the Milk Market 10:00 – 13:30; The Milk Market (Choirs start at 11:30) |
Limerick Support Services Information Day 12:00, Daghdha Dance Studio, V94 EP92 |
Family Movie Night “Turning Red” at The Limerick Milk Market 17:00 – 19:30, The Milk Market Cornmarket Row, V94 R602 |
Important fundraising event for Mental Health Association
Limerick Mental Health Week also serves as a key fundraising event for mental health organizations. Visitors wishing to support the cause can make donations on-site, with both cash and card payments accepted. Alternatively, contributions can be made through the Limerick Mental Health Association’s secure online donation page, where supporters can note “Limerick Mental Health Week” as the reason for their donation.