Events Calendar

World Stroke Day on October 29th 2025 comes just weeks after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on September 25th — a pivotal moment that will shape the global agenda for NCDs, …

Stomach cancer is more common in people aged over 55 and affects more men than women. About 570 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year.

MS Readathon takes place in schools and homes across Ireland. It’s a simple yet truly special event that helps children improve their literacy skills, develop a lasting love of reading, …

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. You can get diabetic retinopathy if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is caused by high blood glucose levels damaging …

Pancreatic cancer affects almost 600* people in Ireland each year. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is adenocarcinoma. Pancreatic cancer develops when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow out …

Founded in 2012 to act as  a hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families. Collectively, the network shares a vision that all children and young …

he European Antibiotic Awareness Day is an annual European public health initiative that takes place on 18 November to raise awareness about the threat to public health of antibiotic resistance …

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s …

COPD Support Ireland is a charity set up to support all those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We are Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing …

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving …

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical …