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Welcome to your 7th Mensana Fest...
Carlow Mental Health Association introduced Mensana Fest seven years ago to raise awareness of
mental health in Carlow. Mensana Fest 2016 offers people practical ways to maintain and improve
their mental health and resilience. People from all walks of life are encouraged
to learn, talk,
reflect and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health.
Maintaining good mental health in today’s hectic and stress-filled society
can be a challenge. It is estimated that at least 1 in 4 Irish people experience
mental health problems each year. Mental health issues indirectly affect
us all at some time through a family member, friend or colleague.
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The Rainbow Hub is this year’s
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10am - 5pm Mon to Sat during Mensana.
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approach with a mug in your hand. You are
still guaranteed a friendly welcome, space to
take time out for yourself and lots of beneficial
information on mental health.
Events at The Rainbow Hub....
KCLR Live – Outside Broadcast
Mindfulness for Men
Monday 10th | 10am - 12pm
Darren Reid Psychotherapist
(See Page 5 for details)
Wednesday 12th | 7pm
Talking Tea
Introducing men to the beneficial effects of
mindfulness for positive mental health.
Winifred Rochford, The Health Store, Carlow
Monday 10th | 3pm
Nutritious Nibbles
The benefits of herbal teas for mind, body, sleep & mood.
Dympna Maher
Mind Your Mental Health
Linda Thorpe, Mental Health Ireland
Tuesday 11th | 11am & 3pm
Tips on building resilience and general wellness.
Guided Meditation
Wednesday 12th | 10am
A 20 minute simple introduction to meditation.
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Also at The Rainbow Hub:
Thursday 13th | 3pm
A short demonstration on healthy snacks to
improve your mood.
Sugar and the mind
Amanda Hughes, Health Coach
Friday 14th | 3pm
How sugar can hamper your mood.
Introducing you to healthier alternatives.
‘Saturday Family Fun’ on Saturday 15th,
2 - 4pm (details on page 14)
Hatha Yoga Class
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Adults
Helen Jeffers Yoga for Wellbeing
Top Pro Carlow
Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
Monday 10th | 9.45 - 11.15am
Contact: Helen Jeffers: 0872267086
Hatha Yoga refers to a set of physical exercises &
sequences designed to align your skin, muscles, and
bones. Classes are followed by a cup of coffee & a
chat in the Dolmen Bar. During Mensana week we’re
opening our class on Monday 10th October to the
public to come in & try it out for free. Places limited
to 10 & booking required.
Carlow Contact Sports Club,
Cox’s Lane, Carlow
Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th &
Wednesday 12th | 8 - 9pm each day
Contact: Diarmuid Maher: 085 7180586
Exercise class in the form of kickboxing in a club
environment. Classes to suit all ages and fitness
levels. Kickboxing at Top Pro Carlow is a great
opportunity to get fit, release stress while meeting
new people.
Restorative Anti-Gravity Yoga
Indoor Triathlon
Carmel Callaghan
Inspirit Leisure Centre
Carlow Rehabilitation Sports Injury Clinic, Tyndall
Clinic, Graiguecullen
Monday 10th | 8 - 9pm
Wednesday 12th | 9 -10pm
Contact: Carmel Callaghan: 087 6786796
Reconnect Mind and Body by candlelight using
visualisation techniques and gentle movements
supported in an individual hammock. No previous
yoga experience necessary – suitable for absolute
beginners. Places limited to 15 - booking is
ESSENTIAL (please text).
Set Dancing Classes
Talbot Hotel, Carlow
Every day.
Contact: Mark Delaney: 059 9153838
Instructors will be available to record your times
over 3 events Swim, Cycle and Run over these
2 days and fastest time overall wins a 1 year
membership for Inspirit Leisure Centre, we will also
welcome members of the public to sample the gym
and classes on offer during Mensana Week – free
of charge to experience the positive Mental Health
benefits of physical exercise in a supportive and fun
environment.
Dolmen Set Dancers
Social Tennis
Monday 10th October | 8:30 - 10:45pm
Contact: Peter O’Neill: 876109728
Watch or try for free our class during Mensana.
Oak Park Road, Carlow
Set dancing is a fun way to exercise & meet new
friends, come along & join us. No need for partners
as there’s always lots of people to dance with & new
members are always welcome.
An opportunity for people to try a new sport under
the supervision of the coach Brian. Meet other
members and have some fun. Rackets will be
provided. A chance for tea and coffee and chat
afterwards. All welcome.
Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
This year, CMHA, together with various Carlow town
and county based organisations, are delighted
to be offering a range of activities
suitable for everyone.
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Carlow Lawn Tennis Club
Tuesday 11th & Thursday 13th | 7:30 - 8:45pm
Contact: Brian Farrell: 085 7547553
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Get Active
Try Krav Maga Israeli Self Defense
Thursday Social Dancing -
Paulie’s Boot Camp
Tommy Doran Promotions
The Hurling Club, Oak Park Rd, Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 1 - 2pm
Saturday 15th | 12 - 1pm
Contact: Paul Ward: 086 8041820
Try out Krav Maga, some simple self defense
techniques. Feel safe and mind your mental health.
The Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd,
Carlow
Thursday 13th | 10pm - late
Admission: €5 with brochure
Contact: Tommy Doran: 086 8032407
Whether you want to waltz, quickstep or jive there’s
something to get every foot tapping. Socialize and
dance to promote positive mental health. Bagenalstown
and South Carlow
Portlaoise Road, Graiguecullen
St Mullins Walk for Health
Mental Health and Well Being
(Q & A)
Beam Centre Garden
Guided Tours
Thursday 13th | 2pm
Contact: Phil Slattery: 085 1967076
Joan Doyle
Dr. Tim Dunne, Consultant
BEAM Centre
The Barrow Line, St Mullins
Clinical Psychologist
Regent Street, Bagenalstown
Saturday 15th | 10.30am
Contact: Joan Doyle: 087 1252147
Bagenalstown Family
Resource Centre
Thursday 13th | 10am - 3pm
Contact: John Murphy: 087 1223453
Fusion Fitness
Tomboogie is a dance / fitness class to the music
from the musicals. The class is suitable for all ages
and fitness levels and during Mensana Week Phil is
offering this class free of charge to experience the
positive Mental Health benefits of physical exercise.
A walk beginning on the Green in St Mullins, down
the Barrow Line, up Bahana and back to St Mullins.
Take time out, exercise and experience nature.
KickBoxing exhibition
Top Pro Carlow
Carlow Contact Sports Club,
Cox’s Lane, Carlow
Thursday 13th | 6.45 - 7.45pm
Contact: Diarmuid Maher: 085 7180586
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be delighted. All monies
raised goes directly into
promotional material and
organising events around
County Carlow to promote
positive mental health.
Money Beg Royal Oak Rd, Bagenalstown
The connection between physical and mental health
and wellbeing and the language used around
mental health.
We will open our beautiful gardens ‘The Barrow
Experience’ to the general public. Come along
and see such gardens as The Monastic Courtyard,
Water Garden, French Garden etc. Also on this day
we will launch our new Barrow Experience Garden
Art Therapy Book.
MINDFUL Colouring
for adults
Look after yourself -
Majella Johnson
Tuesday 11th | 8 - 9pm
Contact: Murt Flynn: 086 6665748
Carlow Libraries
Tuesday 11th | 5.30 - 6.30pm
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Wednesday 12th | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Borris Library, Main St, Borris,
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Call into Muinebheag and Borris Library and learn
to de-stress while creating a masterpiece all of your
own. Materials supplied.
Rest & Relaxation Andrea Norton
Carlow Libraries
Borris Library, Main St,
Borris, Co Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 6 - 7pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Join Andrea in Borris Library and learn some practical
ways to de-stress, relax and take a break from your
busy lifestyle.
Carlow County Womens Network
Leighlinbridge Parish Centre, Co Carlow
Thursday 13th | 7.30 - 9.30pm
Contact: Ann Kelly: 087 7634155
The time and space to connect with self and others
over cuppa and a chat. Tips for building resilience
will be given on the day.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Tomboogie for Fun
Curtis McGee
APPS FOR YOUR WELL-BEING
Mindfulness apps:
‘Calm’ and ‘HeadSpace’
are two useful apps for
practicing mindfulness
through meditation, with
multiple guided sessions
and 7 day schedules. Both
are highly customizable
with unguided sessions
and are user friendly.
Both Available on iOS and Android.
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Carlow Town
Tips on Well Being ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
KCLR Live – Outside Broadcast The Rainbow Hub
Potato Market, Carlow
Monday 10th | 10am - 12pm
An outside broadcast sponsored by
Carlow County Development Partnership in the
fantastic atmosphere of the Rainbow Hub, our
Pop-up coffee shop for the week. John Masterson
will chat with people in the coffee shop and discuss
mental health with members of CCDP and a panel of
people delivering activities for the week ahead.
‘TIME FOR YOU’ - Carlow County
Womens Network Carlow
Askea Parish Centre, Askea, Carlow
Margaret Sweeney
Occupational Therapists of Carlow/
Kilkenny Carlow Library, Tullow St Carlow
St Dympnas Hospital, Athy Rd, Carlow
Monday 10th | 2pm
Contact: Noreen Barry: 086 8384348
How do you spend your time? This is an opportunity
to reflect on your routine and lifestyle. Does your
routine impact your wellness? How do you manage
the balancing act? All welcome, suitable for all ages.
THINK BETTER - TO HELP YOU
find a job - Bev Webster
Carlow County Development Partnership
Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Involvement Centre
Tuesday 11th | 11am
Contact: Involvement Centre: 059 9136342
Margaret will give people simple Tips on Wellness.
Body and Mind Festival:
Balloon Release
You write down a worry or feeling you have attached
it to the balloon and let it go. (Symbolising your
letting go of that worry or feeling).
Tuesday 11th | 12 - 2pm
Contact: Adam Clarke: 059 9153200
Food for Positive
Mental Health
St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen
Angela will share her personal experience of loss
through suicide. This is also an opportunity to see
the suicide and bereavement services available
from Talk It Over.
Monday 10th | 11am - 2pm
Contact: Michelle Maddock: 059 9170993
Traveller Men:
Building Well-Being
Michelle Maddock, Fergal Hayden
Waterfront Centre, Mill Lane, Carlow
An open day for St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen
featuring information about our services, recipes &
safe food information, samples of recipes & the food
we provide from our resident chef.
St Catherine’s Community
Services Centre Station Rd, Carlow
Tuesday 11th | 10 - 11am
Contact: Niall Morris: 059 9138700
Grow
St Catherine’s Community Services
Centre, Station Road, Carlow
Tuesday 11th | 7.45pm
Contact: Mary Walsh 087 2843424
Open meeting to explain how Grow works, with
members sharing some of their own stories. A
warm welcome for everyone with tea and cakes.
Baby Room Fairgreen Complex
‘A Personal Experience’
- Angela Hayes
Monday 10th | 8pm
Contact: Rita Cassin: 085 1404969
GROW Open Meeting
Ethna Quirke
Mad hatter tea party
Talk It Over Castle Hill, Carlow
Call into Carlow Town Library and learn to
de-stress while creating a masterpiece all of your
own. Materials Supplied.
Tuesday 11th | 11am - 3pm
Contact: Naomi McGuire: 059 9175623
How we feel and think affects how we act. In this
3 hour workshop learn to spot thinking mistakes
so that you can think better and increase your
chances of getting a job. Booking recommended.
We will have a stand at the Carlow Mart with
information on Mental Health and services.
Tuesday 11th | 6 - 7.30pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Mindfulness Morning -
The time and space to connect with self and others
over cuppa and a chat. Tips for building resilience
will be given on the day.
Carlow Mart Portlaoise Road, Carlow
Carlow Town Library,
Tullow St, Carlow
Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
Monday 10th | 2 - 3pm
Contact: Sharon Scanlon: 086 0404053
INFORMATION STAND
Carlow Libraries
IT Carlow Student’s Union
Monday 10th | 10am - 1pm
Contact: Sandra Nolan: 085 7290163
Monday 10th | 11am
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Finding Your Balance –
For a more satisfying lifestyle
Mindful Colouring for Adults
Carlow College
Carlovian Dining Hall,
College Street, Carlow
Students are invited to wear a “mad hat” to the dining
hall and raise awareness of mental health in the
college. Information on services will be available and
refreshments will be served.
Peace of Mind, Moment
by Moment - Jack Byrne
Carlow Library
Tullow St , Carlow
Tuesday 11th | 1 - 2pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Jack is a life-long student of personal/spiritual
growth and is a tutor with the Dublin School of
Philosophy and Economic Science. He will help you
unlock the key to peace of mind.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Events in
Karl Duffy, Social Inclusion Manager, CCDP, Thomas
McCann, Traveller Man and Psychotherapist,
Speakers from Pavee Point, Mary Byrne, HSE
Traveller Mental Health/Well Being Liaison Nurse.
Guest speakers and practitioners will give inputs
on well-being offering practical and useful tips and
exercises on how to look after Traveller men’s mental
health. The ‘Build a Wagon and Well-Being’ project
will also be launched.
Wednesday 12th | 10 - 11am
Contact: Ethna Quirke: 086 0569137
Learn to practice some gentle mindful breathing
techniques and take part in a warming loving
kindness meditation.
LaNtern Making Martin Prendergast
Involvement Centre
St Dympnas Hospital, Athy Rd, Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 11am
Contact: Involvement Centre: 059 9136342
Take time out and relax during this workshop
showing people how to make lanterns.
It starts with Us - Employers
Commitments to Staff wellbeing Claire Howlin
KCASES Lower Pollerton, Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 11am - 1pm
Contact: Clare Howlin: 059 9179393
An event to assist and guide Employers who may
have staff experiencing a difficult period in their
lives and how to minimise the impact on their work.
Information on supports available to employers.
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Helen Jeffers - Yoga for Wellbeing
Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow KCLR Live Outside Broadcast The Rainbow Hub, Potato Market, Carlow
‘Time for You’ - CCWN
Askea Parish Centre, Askea, Carlow Information Stand, Carlow Mart Portlaoise Road, Carlow
Food for Positive Mental Health
St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen, Waterfront Centre Finding Your Balance
Carlow Library, Tullow St Carlow
Think Better to Help You Find a Job
Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Yoga for Teens - Pam Butler Yoga
Tullow Parish Centre, Tullow, Co. Carlow
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Under 10yrs Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - 10-14yrs
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
‘A Personal Experience’ - Angela Hayes Talk It Over, Castle Hill, Carlow
Restorative Anti-Gravity Yoga
Carlow Rehabilitation Sports Injury Clinic, Graiguecullen
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Adults
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
Set Dancing Classes Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
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‘Tips on Well Being’ Body & Mind Festival: Balloon Release Inspirit Leisure Centre, Talbot Hotel, Carlow Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre, Tullow
St Catherine’s Community Centre, Station Rd, Carlow
Involvement Centre, St Dympnas Hospital, Athy Rd
IT Carlow Student’s Union, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
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Mad Hatter Tea Party
‘Peace of Mind, Moment by Moment’ Yoga for Teens - Pam Butler Yoga
Mindful Colouring for Adults
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Under 10yrs
Mindful Colouring for Adults
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - 10-14yrs
Mindfulness Talk - Bernie Dunne Time for Me - Jackie Byrne Social Tennis GROW Open Meeting
Mental Health and Well Being (Q & A)
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Adults
Carlow College, Carlovian Dining Hall, College Street
Carlow Library, Tullow St, Carlow
Askea Parish Centre, Carlow
Muinebheag Library, Main St, Bagenalstown
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
Carlow Town Library, Tullow St, Carlow
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre, Tullow
Carlow County Womens Network Hacketstown, Ardnaboy Carlow Lawn Tennis Club, Oak Park Road, Carlow St Catherine’s Community Services Centre, Station Rd
Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre, Bagenalstown
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
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11am 11am - 1pm 11am - 3pm 1 - 2pm 1 - 2pm 2 - 4pm 4 - 5pm 4.30 - 5.30pm 5.30 - 6.30pm Mindfulness Morning - Ethna Quirke
Women’s Pamper Day @ Mt Wolseley
Mindful Colouring for Adults
Lantern Making - Martin Prendergast
‘It Starts With Us’ - Claire Howlin
Body & Mind Festival: Colour Therapy
Understanding Eating Disorders Try Krav Maga - Israeli Self Defense
Afternoon Tea and Chat
Mindfulness for kids - Baby Room
Yoga for Teens - Pam Butler Yoga
Mindful Colouring for adults
Fairgreen Complex, Carlow
Mt Wolseley Hotel, Tullow Borris Library, Main St, Borris
Involvement Centre, St Dympnas Hospital, Athy Rd
KCASES Lower Pollerton, Carlow
IT Carlow Student’s Union, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
Carlow Library, Tullow St, Carlow
The Hurling Club, Oak Park Rd, Carlow Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre, Tullow
Fairgreen Complex, Carlow Askea Parish Centre, Carlow
Tullow Library, Tullow
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KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Under 10yrs
Rest & Relaxation - Andrea Norton
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - 10-14yrs
Good Sleep equals Good Mental Health Impact of Technology on Young People’s
Mental Health - Colman Noctor
Time for Me - Life after Treatment
for Cancer - Cathy Grant
KickBoxing/Kicksercise - Adults
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
Borris Library, Main St, Borris, Co Carlow
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane, Carlow
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9.30am - 4.30pm 10 - 11am 2pm 2 - 3.30pm 4.30 - 5.30pm 6 - 7pm 7 - 9pm 7 - 9pm Relaxation – Putting on the Brakes St Catherine’s Community Services Centre, Station Rd
and taking time out - Jo Robinson
Managing Money & Minding Mental Health Carlow MABS, Tullow St, Carlow Beam Centre Garden Guided Tours
BEAM Centre, Regent St, Bagenalstown
Wishing you a Speedy Recovery
Involvement Centre, St Dympnas Hospital, Athy Rd
through Card Making - Hazel Kelly
Spring-clean your Thoughts to get Men’s Shed Carlow, O’Brien Rd, Carlow
the Life you want - Peter Curry
Addiction Affects the Mental Health of All Carlow Library, Tullow St Carlow
Launch of ‘Live from the Library Visual, Old Dublin Rd, Carlow
Mental Health’ Project
Tomboogie for Fun Fusion Fitness, Portlaoise Road, Graiguecullen
KickBoxing Exhibition Top Pro Carlow, Carlow Contact Sports Club
Mental Health Awareness Talk Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre, Tullow
Social Tennis Carlow Lawn Tennis Club, Oak Park Road, Carlow
‘Wellness, Suicide, & Living my Everyday life’ Cathedral Parish Centre, College St, Carlow Look After Yourself - Majella Johnson Leighlinbridge Parish Centre, Co Carlow
Social Dancing
The Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow 9
Wellness Workshop - Suicide or Survive Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow
Sing and Shine - Mary Amond O’Brien Eire Og Club House, Carlow
Understanding Substance Use Effects
Cathedral Parish Centre, College St on your Mental Health within the Family
Spring-Clean your Thoughts to get the Carlow Library, Tullow St, Carlow
Life You Want - Peter Curry
Youth Mental Health Mile
St Laurence O’Toole Athletics Club, Askea, Carlow
Mood Food - CRYS - Donal Fitzgerald The Vault, Burrin St, Carlow Listening Ear - CRYS
The Vault, Burrin St, Carlow
My own experience of Happiness - The art Cathedral Parish Centre, College St
of doing nothing in a world of everything
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St Mullins Walk for Health
Time for You – Yoga
Saturday Storytime – Healthier Eating for Children - Fiona Dillon
Try Krav Maga - Israeli Self Defense
Saturday Family Fun
Fred & Alice at Visual
Carlow Library, Tullow St, Carlow
The Barrow Line, St Mullins
Rathvilly Football Club House - upper level
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The Rainbow Hub, Potato Market, Carlow
GB Shaw Theatre, Old Dublin Road, Carlow
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Body and Mind Festival:
Colour Therapy
On’ - What it is and why your
child needs it to thrive and
survive in today’s world.
He is a regular contributor
to parenting columns in
newspapers and radio
such as Newstalk. Do you
worry about how much time your child spends
on electronic devices? What impact is it having
on family life? How do they form friendships and
relationships? Colman will address the impact of
‘screen time’ on family life and how technology
affects our child.
Spring-clean your thoughts
to get the life you want Peter Curry, Evolve Hypnotherapy Clinic
her mental health dips. People will leave with
strategies on how to keep well and some take out
material to bring home.
Carlow Libraries
Wellness Workshop
Time for Me - Life after
Treatment for Cancer Cathy Grant
Wishing you a speedy recovery
through card making -
Wednesday 12th | 1 - 2pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Eist Cancer Support
Involvement Centre
Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation
supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Harriet will explain the complex, potentially lifethreatening conditions surrounding eating disorders
and the great courage and commitment needed on
the road to recovery.
Wednesday 12th | 7.30pm
Contact: Valerie Byrne: 059 9139684
Thursday 13th | 11am - 1pm
Contact: Involvement Centre: 059 9136342
This is a time when some people experience mixed
emotions. It is very common to feel relief yet can
also bring up feelings of sadness and anxiety.
This talk will explore the range of emotions after
treatment for cancer.
Being active in as many ways as you can & learn a
new skill.
IT Carlow Student’s Union
Kilkenny Rd, Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 11am - 3pm
Contact: Naomi McGuire: 059 9175623
Raising Awareness that colour therapy is totally
holistic and a non-invasive therapy for everyone.
All we need to do is heighten our awareness of the
energy of colour.
Understanding eating
disorders with Bodywhys Harriet Parsons
Carlow Library
Tullow St, Carlow
Good Sleep equals Good
Mental Health
Substance Misuse
Treatment Service
Cathedral Parish Centre
Wednesday 12th | 7 - 8.30pm
Contact: Anthony Furlong: 059 9178056
Why do we need to sleep? What are the stages of
sleep? How much sleep do we need? What is the
Circadian Rhythm? Summarise; Sleep is vital to good
Mental Health. This is an introduction to develop your
own sleep programme.
Impact of Technology on
Young People’s Mental Health
- Colman Noctor
The Talbot Hotel
Graiguecullen, Carlow
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Carlow Town
Waterfront Centre, Mill Lane, Carlow
Relaxation – Putting on the
Brakes and taking time out Jo Robinson
St Catherine’s Community Services
Centre
Station Rd, Carlow
Thursday 13th | 10am - 12pm
Contact: Niall Morris: 059 9138700
A chance to get together informally and take
time out over tea and coffee. Jo will discuss the
importance of putting on the brakes and introduce
relaxation techniques to help.
Managing Money & Minding
Mental Health - Matt Mulvey
Carlow MABS
Tullow St, Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 7.30 - 9pm
Contact: Jo Donohoe: 086 3843361
Thursday 13th | 10am - 12pm
Contact: Matt Mulvey: 076 1072070
Colman Noctor is a Child and Adolescent
Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist and author of ‘Cop
Money Advice & Budgeting, what a difference it
can make to your mental health.
Men’s Shed Carlow, O’Brien Rd, Carlow
Suicide or Survive
Thursday 13th | 11am - 12.30pm
Contact: Wayne Fennell: 0879241331
Cathedral Parish Centre,
College Street, Carlow
Do you really know what you want from life? … and
even more importantly, Imagine knowing how
you can get it!! Call in and listen to Peter, who will
help you to channel your thoughts and behaviours
towards getting more of what you want from Life.
Hazel Kelly
Friday 14th | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Contact: Jacqui: 1890 577 577
This one day workshop aims to help you
understand and take charge of your own mental
health. The workshop is for anyone and everyone
as we all have mental health. Registration is
essential.
Sing and Shine - Mary Amond O’Brien
Aspiro Choir
Eire Og Club House, Carlow
St Dympnas Hospital, Athy Rd, Carlow
Friday 14th | 10 - 11am
Contact: Mary Amond O’Brien: 087 6536143
Addiction affects the mental
health of all -
Come sing your cares away in our open workshop
in the company of Aspiro Inspired community choir
of adults who meet every Friday and experience
the research proven positive effects of group
singing on overall health and well-being.
Understanding Substance
Use Effects on your Mental
Health within the Family
Christopher Gosling
Carlow Library Tullow St Carlow
Thursday 13th | 1 - 2pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Cathedral Parish Centre, College St
Meet Christopher Gosling, (Senior Project Worker
with St. Francis Farm Tullow and Merchants Quay
Ireland) in Carlow Central library, who will explain
how addiction affects the mental health of those
caught in the addiction trap as well as those that
form part of their support structure.
Friday 14th | 2pm
Contact: John Leahy, HSE
Drug Education Officer: 0879520006
wellness, suicide,
and living my everyday life
Caroline McGuigan
Spring-clean your thoughts
to get the life you want Peter Curry, Evolve Hypnotherapy Clinic
Cathedral Parish Centre
Carlow Libraries
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College St, Carlow
Thursday 13th | 7.30 - 9pm
Caroline, the CEO of the national
organisation Suicide or Survive,
will tell people about her own
journey, and share tips on how
she keeps well particularly when
An overview of how substance use effects the
mental health of family members and the referral
process for support.
Carlow Library
Tullow St, Carlow
Friday 14th | 2 - 3.30pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
(See first entry on this page for details. )
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Carlow Town
Cathedral Parish Centre, College St, Carlow
Tullow and
Carlow North
prompts, designed for the absolute beginner,
and the improving writer who wishes to begin
again each day with a fresh page. No experience
necessary. Numbers limited & booking essential:
Call 059 9129701 or email [email protected]
Friday 14th | 7 - 9pm
Contact: Stephen Dargan: 087 4150077
Fred & Alice at Visual
We are overwhelmed with useless information on a daily
basis and it seems we can’t escape it. Well, for 90 minutes
you can, at ‘Happiness - The art of doing nothing in a
world of everything’. Wake Up! and Slow down.
Old Dublin Road, Carlow
Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre
Saturday 15th | 8pm - 10pm
Contact: Visual Theatre: 059 917 2400
Tickets: €16/14 conc.
Chapel Ln, Templeowen, Tullow, Co Carlow
CallBack Theatre is delighted to present the award
winning Fred & Alice play. Written by John Sheehy,
performed by Ciaran Bermingham and Cora Fenton.
From their days in care, to independent living, Fred
and Alice negotiate the perils and pitfalls of life
and love. This will be followed by a questions and
answers session with a panel including members
of Carlow Mental Health Association. Come see this
joyous celebration of individuality.
The aim of this 4 hour programme is to increase the
ability to promote the immediate safety of someone
who may be at risk of suicide and provide links to
further help. Suitable for everyone over 18 years of
age who wants to help prevent suicide and become
suicide alert. Registration is essential.
Write and Believe Workshop Suzanne Power
Carlow Libraries
Carlow Library, Tullow St, Carlow
Saturday 15th | 10am - 1pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
An exploration for those who want to build
confidence through their words. We will take simple
GB Shaw Theatre
Safe Talk Training - Tom Marshall
Tuesday 11th | 9.30am - 1.30pm
Contact: Jen Dawson: 086 8555294
Mindfulness Talk - Bernie Dunne
Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre
Chapel Ln, Templeowen, Tullow, Co. Carlow
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Understanding and Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Tuesday 11th | 7 - 8.30pm
Contact: Jen Dawson: 086 8555294
Cost: €5 (Maximum 20 people)
This is an introduction to mindfulness and how it can
help you to live in the moment, reduce stress and
therefore enjoy life more. Facilitated by Bernie Dunne
Counsellor who has worked in this field for many years.
Time for Me - Jackie Byrne
SOS, in partnership with Carlow Mental Health
Association, is hosting a Wellness Workshop on
Friday 14th October in the Cathedral Parish Centre,
Cathedral Street, Carlow Town,
from 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Carlow County Womens
Network Hacketstown
Ardnaboy, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow
Tuesday 11th | 7 - 9pm
Contact: Jackie Byrne: 086 1687402
The time and space to connect with self and others
over cuppa and a chat. Tips for building resilience
will be given on the day. All welcome (please call
Jackie for directions).
Women’s Pamper Day
@ Mt Wolseley
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Book your place online:
Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre
www.suicideorsurvive.ie/services/wellness-workshop/
Tel: 1890 577 577 or 01 272 2158
Wednesday 12th | 10am - 1pm
Contact: Jen Dawson: 086 8555294
Admission: €14 Places limited to 15,
Mt Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co. Carlow
This is a opportunity for women to enjoy a pamper
day and a great way to boost your positive mental
health.
Afternoon Tea and Chat
Tullow Forward Steps
Resource Centre
Chapel Ln, Templeowen, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 2 - 4pm
Contact: Jen Dawson: 086 8555294
Dismiss those winter blues and come along to
Forward Steps for an afternoon of Fun with song and
crack.
Mindful Colouring
for adults
Carlow Libraries
Tullow Library, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Wednesday 12th | 5.30 - 6.30pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Call into Tullow Library and learn to de-stress while
creating a masterpiece all of your own.
Materials supplied.
‘MEN’tal Health Awareness
Talk - Ivan Kennedy
Tullow Forward Steps Resource Centre
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
My own experience of
Happiness - The art of
doing nothing in a world
of everything - Stephen Dargan
Events in
Chapel Ln, Templeowen, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Thursday 13th | 7 - 8.30pm
Contact: Jen Dawson: 086 8555294
This is an opportunity for Men to look at issues
around positive mental health. Facilitated by Dr Ivan
Kennedy Counsellor & Psychotherapist.
Time for You – Yoga
Tobi - yoga instructor
Rathvilly Football Club House - upper level.
Saturday 15th | 10.30 - 11.30am
Contact: Siobhan Corrigan: 085 8220339
Take some time out and try the physical, mental,
and spiritual practices of Yoga.
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Events for
Youth and
Children
Pam Butler Yoga
Tullow Parish Centre, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Monday 10th | 4.15 - 5.15pm
Carlow Libraries & Carlow
Regional Youth Services
Askea Parish Centre, Askea, Co. Carlow
Tuesday 11th | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Wednesday 12th | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 13th | 2pm
Contact: Jannette O’Brien: 059 9129705
Contact: Pam Butler: 086 089 1141
Yoga is a physical and mental practice. Teenagers
benefit from the mood-stabilising effects of physical
exercise, regulated breathing and relaxation
techniques. These ‘taster’ classes will be followed by
a 6-week yoga course for teens. Please bring a mat or
specify that you need one. Register your interest by
text (086 089 1141) or email (yoga @ Astraea.net).
KickBoxing/Kicksercise
Top Pro Carlow
Carlow Contact Sports Club, Cox’s Lane
Monday 10th | Tuesday 11th | Wednesday 12th
UNDER 10YRS: 6 - 7pm each day
10-14 YRS: 7 - 8pm each day
Contact: Diarmuid Maher: 085 7180586
Exercise class in the form of kickboxing in a club
environment. Classes to suit all ages and fitness levels.
Kickboxing at Top Pro Carlow is a great opportunity to
get fit, release stress while meeting new people.
Mindfulness for kids
Baby Room
Fairgreen Complex, Carlow
Fun mindfulness activities for kids.
Est: 1988
Everyone is invited to join us to celebrate the
Launch of this Teen Mental Health project. Find
out what teenagers think about mental health and
what’s really going on in their head!! Attendance
free: Booking essential: 059 917 2400.
Youth Mental Health Mile
Carlow Regional Youth Service
St Laurence O’Toole Athletics Club, Askea, Carlow
Friday 14th | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Contact: Leighann Ryan: 085 2780307
We welcome all young people to this
fun event. The aim is create awareness
that exercise can help young people relax
and de-stress. People can walk or run the mile.
Mood Food - Donal Fitzgerald
Carlow Regional Youth Service
The Vault, Burrin St, Carlow
Friday 14th | 6 - 7pm
Contact: Leighann Ryan: 085 2780307
You are what you eat, right? In this discussion/
demonstration we will explore the relationship
between the food you eat and how it can affect your
mood, plus other helpful tips on how to make positive
choices with your food that can enhance your mental
health. Just come with an open mind and mouth!
Listening Ear
The Talbot Hotel Graiguecullen, Carlow
Friday 14th | 7 - 9pm
Contact: Leighann Ryan: 085 2780307
(see page 9 for details)
Youth Work Ireland
Visual, Old Dublin Rd, Carlow
Impact of Technology on
Young People’s Mental Health Colman Noctor
Wednesday 12th | 7.30 - 9pm
Contact: Jo Donohoe: 086 3843361
Carlow Regional Youth Service
Carlow Regional Youth Service
The Vault, Burrin St, Carlow
The singer song writer event for 12-18 years old
promotes the importance of music in young
I alone must do it
BUT I CANNOT DO IT ALONE
Carlow Regional Youth Service
Youth Work Ireland
Est: 1988
people’s lives and how it supports their mental
health. The event will include live performed by
young people, singer song writer competition, good
food
& good people. There will be a prize for the best
Carlow Regional Youth Service
Youth Work Ireland
happy
song on the night.
Fiona, who will, with the help of her little friend
Freddy Buttons, introduce heathier eating in a fun
way that promises to take the stress out of family
mealtimes.
Saturday Storytime – Healthier
Eating for Children - Fiona Dillon
The Rainbow Hub
Est: 1988
Saturday Family Fun
Saturday 15th | 11am 12.30pm
Contact: Jannette
O’Brien: 059 9129705
Potato Market, Carlow
Saturday 15th
2 - 4.pm
Contact:
Jo Donohoe:
086 3843361
Fiona Dillon, is the
author of ‘Food from
an Irish Garden’ and
Carlow Regional Youth Service
Work Ireland
theYouth
‘Freddy
Buttons
Series’. Bring your fussy
little eaters to meet
An afternoon for
all the family to
visit the coffee
shop and relax
with mindful colouring,
storytelling and facepainting.
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Wednesday 12th | 4 - 5pm
Contact: Ethna Quirke: 086 0569137
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Launch of ‘Live from the Library
Mental Health’ Project
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ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Yoga for Teens
Mental Health Supports Available
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Upcoming Events
6 Week Krav Maga Classes Israeli Self Defense
Paulie’s Boot Camp
November 2016
Contact: Paul Ward 086 8041820
Ballin Temple Nature Walk
Ballin Temple Nature Club
Contact: Pam Butler: 086 089 1141
Set in the picturesque Slaney Valley, guided
walks in this Special Area of Conservation are
organised seasonally. Rambling across streams
and up and down hills, clambering over rocks and
under trees, and finishing along the banks of the
River Slaney, the whole family will be challenged
and entertained. Sign up for our newsletter
to keep up to date: www.BallinTemple.com
Questions to [email protected]
Prostate Cancer Survivors
- six week programme
Eist Cancer Support Centre
The Waterfront, Mill Lane, Carlow
Starting 20th October 2016
Contact Eist on 059 9139684
The aims of the programme will be to promote
physical wellbeing, share experience and
develop coping skills.
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mental health and help reduce stigma around
mental health and suicide around Carlow.
Drop into the Rainbow
Hub for a chat and a cuppa!
Potato Market, Carlow
Open 10am - 5pm Monday-Saturday
Carlow Mental Health Association
Tel: 085 81 81 353
Email: [email protected]
www.carlowmentalhealth.ie