National Spring Clean programme
Registrations for National Spring Clean 2024 are OPEN! National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well recognized and successful anti-litter initiative. Taking place during the whole month of April and …
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Screening
Bowel screening aims to detect signs of bowel cancer at an early stage, where there are no symptoms. Bowel cancer is also known as colon, rectal or colorectal cancer. Around …
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is when normal cells in the testicles change and grow into cancer. The cancer can affect how the testicles work normally. Sometimes testicular cancer cells spread …
World Autism Awareness Day
On December 18th 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, declaring that April 2nd of each year will mark World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). The declaration expressed deep …
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week
It’s a tough journey when facing a cancer diagnosis – and for Teenagers & Young Adults we understand your needs, and we are here for you always. We have many …
World Health Day
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about health issues and advocating for actions to improve health outcomes worldwide. Established by …
International Traveller and Roma Day
International Traveller and Roma Day is celebrated every year on the 8th of April and marks the opening day of the first world Roma Congress in London in 1971. Across Europe the …
National Arthritis Week
Show your support for those living with arthritis. This National Arthritis Week (15th-21st April), Arthritis Ireland are hosting three lunchtime webinars which will feature experts who will debunk common myths associated with arthritis. Register on their website and book your …
Organ Donation Awareness Week
Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 20-27 April. The campaign's message is 'Don't Leave Your Loved Ones in Doubt, #LeaveNoDoubt' emphasising the need for family conversation and letting …
World Immunization Week
World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. The goal of World Immunization Week is …
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Every 28 April, the International Labour Organization commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely theme related to occupational safety and health. This year, …
Cavernoma Awareness Month
Cavernoma Ireland is a voluntary support group whose mission is to help people living in Ireland who are affected by cavernoma, including friends, family, carers and professionals. They aim to …