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Free Healthy Ireland Events at your Fingal Library
Find out what Healthy Ireland events are happening at your local library over the next few months:
Healthy Ireland at your Library is an exciting new service which has developed from the Healthy Ireland initiative and is available free of charge in Fingal County Libraries. As part of this exciting new service, we have a range of FREE talks and workshops relating to various Health and Wellbeing topics. Everyone is welcome to attend however booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact the relevant Library directly to book your place.
NOTE: We will be updating this web page, so please check regularly for new events
September 2018
- FREE Blood Pressure Check at Your Library with the Irish Heart Foundation
The Irish Heart Foundation Nurses will be available to provide heart health information and do blood pressure checks. The one-to-one advice offered by the nurse is a vital part of this check. Each person receives a personal record card with their results and in the event of any abnormal results is advised to follow up with their GP. Dates and times of their visit are as follows:
Blanchardstown Library: Thursday, 13th September 2018, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Balbriggan Library: Friday, 14 September 2018, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Walk the Walk Workshops with Get Ireland Walking
Swords Library: Thursday, 27th September, 10.30am – 11.30am
Baldoyle Library: Thursday 27th September, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
October 2018
- Dementia Awareness with The Alzheimers Society of Ireland
Fingal Libraries are delighted to have The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and their Mobile Information Bus attend four of their Libraries in October and November. The service provides information and support to people with dementia and their families. The bus is stocked with information and resources for people looking for information about memory loss, a recent diagnosis, ongoing support available, information for the carer, tips for day to day living and so much more. Dates and times of their visit are as follows:
Blanchardstown Library: Tuesday, 2nd October 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Swords Library: Tuesday, 23rd October 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Running Talk with Multi World Cross County Medallist and Olympian, Catherina McKiernan
Fingal Libraries are delighted to have Multi World Cross County Medallist and Olympian, Catherina McKiernan as a speaker in Malahide Library. Catherina will talk briefly about her professional running career and what if took to compete against the best in the World and be successful. She will speak and give tips on correct running form and its benefits to prevent injuries, share tips for maintaining a training plan with a busy work life and family commitments. Catherina will also speak about how to set practical running goals and will share general tips and advice for nutrition/hydration and recovery. The talk will also include a Q & A at the end.
Malahide Library: Thursday, 11th October 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Trek the Camino Santiago with Andrea Ryan
Andrea Ryan gives walkers the knowledge and advice needed to walk the Camino without paying tons of money. Her talk will cover the history of the Camino, how to motivate yourself to cover the milage, how to train, how to avoid blisters & tendonitis, how to book everything before you go, the best time of year to go and a Q&A session.
Donabate Library: Wednesday, 10th October, 6:30pm – 7.30 pm
Swords Library: Saturday, 13th October 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- EVE Plantmarket Talk: Training opportunities for people who have experienced mental health issues
EVE Plantmarket is a programme within the HSE, contracted by the DDLETB (Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education) to deliver vocational training to people who have experienced mental health difficulties. Fiona Neacy from EVE Plantmarket will talk about the training centre and the programmes they offer.
Swords Library: Tuesday, 16th October 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
November 2018
- Dementia Awareness with The Alzheimers Society of Ireland
Fingal Libraries are delighted to have The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and their Mobile Information Bus attend four of their Libraries in October and November. The service provides information and support to people with dementia and their families. The bus is stocked with information and resources for people looking for information about memory loss, a recent diagnosis, ongoing support available, information for the carer, tips for day to day living and so much more. Dates and times of their visit are as follows:
Rush Library: Saturday 3rd November 18, 11:00am to 2:30pm
Balbriggan Library: Saturday 10th November 18, 11:00am to 2:30pm
- The Power of Positivity: At Any Age with Fiona Hall
Swords Library : Saturday 3rd November 18, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Rush Library: Saturday 24th November 18, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Wellness: Achieving a Healthy Balance in Daily Living with Michael Ryan
A talk on general wellness which will look at the 5 Pillars of wellness and how to bring balance into everyday life.
Blanchardstown Library : Thursday 15th November 18, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Howth Library: Wednesday 21st November 18, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
January 2019
- Teens, Pre-Teens & Screens: manging your child's digital technology with Stella O'Malley
Baldoyle Library: Monday 21st January, 6:30pm – 7.30pm
- Declutter your Home with Fiona Hall of Concisouly Clearing
Malahide Library: Saturday 12th January, 11:00am – 12.00pm
Donabate Library: Monday 14th January, 6:30pm – 7.30pm
Rush Library: Monday 21st January, 6:30pm – 7.30pm
Balbriggan Library: Tuesday 22nd January, 6:30pm – 7.30pm
Februrary 2019
- Teens, Pre-Teens & Screens: manging your child's digital technology with Stella O'Malley
Balbriggan Library: Tuesday 19th February, 6:30pm – 7.30pm
Blanchardstown Library: Monday 25th February, 6:30pm – 7.30pm
NOTE: We will be updating this web page , so please check regularly for new events