Positive Ageing Week is an annual campaign celebrating the contributions of older people to their families, communities, and society. Led in Ireland primarily by Age Action, the week aims to …

The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives As people around the world live longer than ever before, societies are facing one of the most significant demographic transformations of …

National Breastfeeding Week in Ireland runs annually from October 1 to 7. Led by the HSE, it celebrates breastfeeding families and highlights local community supports. Recent themes have focused on …

October is breast cancer awareness month and the National Breast Cancer Research Institute are asking everyone to consider holding a fundraising event at home in your community or at work to help …

Liver Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October. It highlights a serious disease that has grown rapidly in Ireland over the last decade. In Ireland, about 370 people are diagnosed …

Taking place on 8 October 2026, this year’s World Sight Day campaign spotlights the power of people, by putting stories, lived experiences, and community action at the heart of the movement. To …

European Donation Day (EDD) occurs annually on the second Saturday of October to raise awareness about the life-saving potential of organ, tissue, and cell donation. Driven by the Council of …

What is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD)? World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is an annual unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care …

World Mental Health Day is on Saturday, October 10, 2026. In Ireland, the day is marked by the national Mental Health Matters Poster Campaign. It is led by charities like …

World Thrombosis Day in Ireland takes place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Led locally by the Irish Heart Foundation, the 2026 global campaign focuses on women and thrombosis. It highlights …

European Restart a Heart Day happens every October 16th. Launched by the European Resuscitation Council, it is a yearly campaign to teach the public how to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) …

World Food Day will be celebrated globally on Friday, October 16, 2026, marking the founding anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. The …