• World Heart Day

    World Heart Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 . Created by the World Heart Federation, this global event aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD) and …

  • International Recovery Day

    International Recovery Day is a globally celebrated event held annually on September 30th to raise awareness about addiction recovery, break associated stigmas, and celebrate the courage of those choosing sobriety. …

  • International Day of Older Persons

    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

    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 …

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    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

    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 …

  • World Sight Day

    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

    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 …

  • World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

    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

    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

    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

    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) …