Events
World Sepsis Day
World Sepsis Day is held globally on September 13th every year to raise awareness about the condition and promote preventative measures. Sepsis is the body’s extreme, life-threatening response to an …
World Lymphoma Awareness Day
Navigating Lymphoma and CLL Together 15 September marks World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD). In 2026, the global lymphoma community will come together under a new theme: Navigating Lymphoma and CLL Together—a …
World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2026: “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases”
From the World Health Organisation: Safe care for life! World Patient Safety Day brings together governments, partners and communities to focus attention on patient safety and accelerate action to reduce …
Culture Night
Culture Night (Oíche Chultúir) takes place across Ireland on Friday, September 18, 2026. The annual celebration will feature hundreds of free, family-friendly events , workshops , and late-night programming stretching …
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day in Ireland is observed on September 20, 2026, as part of the broader Irish Cancer Society and HSE awareness campaigns Cancer Prevention Awareness Days 2026. The …
World Gynaecological Oncology Day OvaCare
World Gynaecological Oncology Day (often called World GO Day), held annually on September 20th , unites patients, advocates, and health professionals globally to raise awareness of the five main gynaecological …
World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer's Day 2026 takes place on Monday, September 21 . It is the focal point of World Alzheimer's Month, a global campaign dedicated to challenging dementia stigma, raising awareness, …
International day of peace
The International Day of Peace 2026 will be observed globally on Monday, September 21, 2026 . Established by the United Nations, this year's theme is "Invest in Peace: For Everyone, …
National Walking Week
National Walking Week in Ireland is an annual seven-day celebration running from September 21 to September 27, 2026. Hosted in coordination with the European Week of Sport, the nationwide initiative …
European Week of Sport
The European Week of Sport 2026 takes place from September 23 to September 30. The annual initiative, led by the European Commission, encourages people of all ages and fitness levels …
World Cancer Research Day
World Cancer Research Day (WCRD) is observed globally on September 24, dedicated to recognizing the critical role of scientific research in preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. This date highlights the …
Positive Ageing Week
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 …
