Events
Spiritual Care Week
Since 1985 Spiritual Care Week/Pastoral Care Week is hosted by The COMISS Network: The Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings. The first Pastoral Care Week was held in October 1985. Since …
World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day, marked on October 20th each year, is a prime time to put the spotlight on osteoporosis. Below, read about this year’s campaign theme, and how you can …
World Stroke Day
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 Awareness Month
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
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, …
World Diabetes Day
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 …
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
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 …
Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week
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 …
European Antibiotic Awareness Day
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 …
International Men’s Health Day
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 …
World COPD Day
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 …