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Seachtain na Sláinte agus na Folláine Health and Wellbeing Week 14•••19 September 2015 See Centre Page For
Calendar Of Events
Quick Guide
To The Week
Visit our website at www.sdcc.ie #SDCCHealthAndWellbeing A week long event of activities for everyone! Health and Wellbeing Week 2015Mayor's Introduction Tá an-áthas orm an bróisiúr a Seachtain na Sláinte agus na Folláine a shoelad agus ba mhaith liom aitheantas agus buíochas a thabhairt do na gníomhaireachtaí agus na heagraíochtaí rannpháirteacha go léir ar ud an Chontae.
Ba mhaith liom gach duine a spreagadh le bheith rannpháirteach sna himeachtaí atá beartaithe agus le cabhrú ionas go n-éireoidh le Seachtain na Sláinte agus na Folláine i mbliana.
Is iontach an deis í seo d'óg agus d'aosta páirt a ghlacadh I ngníomhaíochtaí agus in imeachtaí go leor a chuidíonn leis an duine a bheith sláintiúil, folláin.
I am delighted to introduce the Health and Wellbeing Week Brochure and I would like to acknowledge and thank all participating agencies and organisations throughout the County.
I encourage everyone to get involved in the planned activities and to help make Health and Wellbeing Week 2015 a success.
This is a great opportunity for young and old to participate in a range of activities and events which encourage Health and Wellbeing.
Chief Executive's Message We believe that Health and Wellbeing Week is a great opportunity for South Dublin County Council and its partner agencies to raise awareness of the many services and facilities available to our citizens aimed at improved health. Last year there were over forty events organised for Health and Wellbeing Week and approximately 8,500 people participated. A number of workshops that were delivered as part of the week are still ongoing including horticultural therapy and sports programmes. The slogan for the week is "Get your ass off the Couch". The week is supported by Health and Wellbeing "Ambassadors" which include well known sports people, politicians and TV Celebrities.
The Health and Wellbeing of our population is a measure of our success as a society. As a local authority we influence physical and mental wellbeing through social inclusion events, as lead agency in of interagency initiatives, recreation activities, library services, employment creation, housing supply, community infrastructure and financial supports. South Dublin County Council is very conscious of its role in this regard and continues to promote the well being of our citizens as a priority objective of service delivery.
The Healthy Ireland Framework 2013-2025 states "The impact of positive social interaction cannot be underestimated. Social Interaction and supporting social connectedness and involvement in community life are a keystone to empowering people at the individual level and building strong communities for health and wellbeing." This week will give people at risk of exclusion opportunities to get out and get involved in activities and develop improved awareness of physical and mental wellbeing.
Sunday 13 September
Family Mountain Trip
Come and enjoy a family day out in the Dublin Alison Silke or Paula SwayneTelephone: Monday 14 September
Bizzy Break
Physical activity programme for pre-school children.
County wide pre-schoolsContact: Alison Silke or Paula SwayneTelephone: Time: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm Mandala Art and Meditation
Mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning Aras Rualach, Clondalkin circle, or container for essence, energy and spirit. Creating a Mandala connects us with our true nature, centering us fully in the energy of the present moment. Experience clarity, harmony, peace and inner happiness as you work with your mandala.
Photographic Exhibition
There are two community gardens situated South Dublin County Council in Sean Walsh Park with a particular focus on Main Reception, Tallaght disabled people and those experiencing long term unemployment. Fresh produce from the gardens will be on display in the reception area of County Hall Monday 14 September
There is a community global garden situated in South Dublin County Council Corkagh Park, Clondalkin. Fresh produce from the Main Reception, Clondalkin garden will be on display in the reception area of Civic Offices, Clondalkin.
Sandra HickeyTelephone: Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Craft Group at Lucan Library
Come along for a chat, learn a new skill or pass on your skills to someone else! Taking part in arts and craft activities is both rewarding, relaxing and Time: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Music and Movement
A dance workshop for disabled adults. (In association Whitechurch Library with the W.E.B. Project).
Time: 11.00 am - 2.00 pm Launch of Health and Wellbeing Week
by Mayor Sarah Holland
Tallaght Stadium Mayor Sarah Holland will launch the week by Whitestown Way, Tallaght welcoming primary school children representing each corner of the county to participate in a physical Maria Finn, Alison Silke or activity challenge in Tallaght Stadium. Miriam O'Callaghan RTÉ Radio and TV Presenter, will be in attendance for the event.
Monday 14 September
The Natural Facial
Come and learn to do the ‘Natural Facial' making County Library, Tallaght your own beautiful and natural skincare products. Because you're worth it! Booking is essential.
Tot2Teen Fitness
Get moving with Tot2Teen Fitness. A fun fitness Clondalkin Library session for primary school children with Alicia Time: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Medicinal Plants with Suzanne O'Neill
Medicinal benefits of a range of plants including Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght herbs and weeds. Sow herb seeds to take home and learn how to maintain them.
Maria FinnTelephone: Fact: Did you know that obesity levels in South Dublin County are below the national level. Thirteen percent of South Dublin County's citizens are obese, compared to 14% of the population of the Republic of Ireland.
Tip: Why not start keeping a food diary of what you eat each day – by doing this you will see what you are eating and perhaps some unhealthy eating habits that you can cut out of your daily diet. This is one simple step to prevent becoming overweight or obese.
Monday 14 September
Time: 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Monday 14 September to 19 October A six week programme for beginners and Springfield, Tallaght intermediate dancers Sandra HickeyTelephone: Time: 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Tai Chi/Chi Gong Classes
Tai Chi is a fun and effective way to strengthen mind, Clondalkin Leisure Centre body and spirit for young and old alike.
Sandra HickeyTelephone: Time: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Reiki help reduces stress, improve health and Dominics Community increase energy levels. It is a safe gentle non intrusive healing process.
Deirdre ClearyTelephone: BRI - Brain Injury Support Group
This monthly support group offers a listening ear, County Library, Tallaght and an opportunity to share experiences and ideas. It allows us to support each other and to meet new people in similar circumstances.
Monday 14 September
Lecture by David Bobbett
In 2011, a routine medical revealed to David that his odds of suffering a heart attack had soared through South Dublin Arts Centre the roof. David has applied his unique analytical brain to the subject and dedicated huge amounts of time and energy researching heart disease, its extent, its diagnoses, and its treatments. The results of his quest were startling and David is now on a mission to tell the world about his discoveries. He wants to tell the world that there is a better way of identifying and tackling heart disease.
Caring for Children with Special
Join us for a discussion on supporting and caring for children with special needs. We will have an occupational therapist and a speech and language therapist for a questions and answers session followed by a discussion.
The Natural Facial
Come and learn to do the ‘Natural Facial' making Ballyroan Library your own beautiful and natural skincare products. Because you're worth it! Booking is essential.
Tuesday 15 September
Storytelling Yoga with YoYo Yoga
YoYo Yoga is an exercise for the body and mind. A Palmerstown Library Yoga class is like a good story - it has a beginning, a Stewart's Hospital middle and an end. Blending Yoga and Storytelling is a wonderful way for children to engage in literacy and l language activity.
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Tallaght Health Fair
Annual Health Fair with over 70 information stands Fettercairn Community from health organisations, both national and local Centre, Kilmartin Crescent with opportunities for free tests such as blood pressure, sugar levels and heart rates. This is a collaborative annual event supported by the HSE Health Promotion Unit, Fettercairn Community Health Project, South Dublin County Partnership Ltd, South l Dublin County Council and the HSE Primary Care Health Teams.
Fact: 10% of South Dublin County residents suffer from high cholesterol.
Tip: There are a number of things you can do to help lower your cholesterol levels. • Swap saturated fats in your diet for low fat or unsaturated fat alternatives; • Try to eat a healthy diet, with plenty of variety and • Introduce foods with added plant sterols to your diet; • Maintain a healthy weight; • Stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Tuesday 15 September
Baby Massage
Baby massage is a wonderful experience shared Ballyroan Library between you and your baby. It provides numerous physical, psychological and emotional benefits for babies and the families who care for them. Bring this l ancient practice into your family's life.
Time: 10.30 am -12.30 pm Get Juicy
Juicing is a great way to take in a healthier diet. Join Whitechurch Library us for a juicing demonstration and sampling. (In association with the W.E.B. Project) Fact: 33% of South Dublin County residents are physically inactive, this is above the national level of 28%.
Tip: You do not have to exercise and work out for hours to be physically active. Try to aim for at least thirty minutes of moderate physical activity each day – keep it simple why not go for a walk or paced jog.
Tuesday 15 September
Yoga Taster for Adults
Join us for a enjoyable and relaxing introduction to Áras Chrónáin Yoga. Booking is essential.
Watery Lane, ClondalkinContact: Brian Ó GáibhínTelephone: Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Auricular Acupuncture with relaxing,
mindfulness techniques
Jobstown Community Centre Relaxation technique (also known as relaxation training is any method, process, procedure, or activity that helps a person to relax); to reach a state of increased calmness; reduce levels of anxiety and stress. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to our experience in the present moment in a non-judgemental way, to help calm the mind and integrate our energies. In the Auricular Acupuncture specific points on the ear are stimulated to promote health by needle or stress beads.
Stroke Support Group
Information on dealing with the affects of a stroke. County Library, Tallaght This monthly support group offers a listening ear and an opportunity to share experience and ideas.
Tuesday 15 September
Time: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Flower Arranging with Suzanne O'Neill
Learn how to arrange flowers in an artistic way. The Farm, St. Mark's Youth and Family Centre, TallaghtContact: Maria FinnTelephone: Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Tuesday 15 September to 20 October A six week programme for beginners and South Dublin Arts Centre TallaghtContact: Sandra HickeyTelephone: Acupuncture for Health and
Wellbeing
Auricular Acupuncture is when specific points on the ear are stimulated to promote health by needle or stress beads. Booking is essential.
Time: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Textile Book Crafts
An introduction to imaginative textile crafts for Clondalkin Library parents and pre-school children with Fiona Delaney. Learn to make a fabric book featuring characters from your child's favourite story or even from your own repertoire.
Tuesday 15 September
Yoga Taster
Join us for a enjoyable and relaxing introduction to Áras Chrónáin Yoga. Booking is essential.
Watery Lane, ClondalkinContact: Brian Ó GáibhínTelephone: Yoga for Babies with Jenny Kyne
This baby yoga is really relaxed and all about having Ballyroan Library some fun with your baby. You will learn a range of postures from gentle stretches to little swings and relaxed holds.
Fact: Did you know that 33% of South Dublin County citizens are smokers, this is above the national average of 29%.
Tip: If you are thinking of giving up smoking why not keep a ‘smoking diary' this will help you recognise your smoking habits and identify when and where you are most likely to smoke. When you decide to quit this information will then help you better deal with these times without smoking. Remember every day without smoking is better for your health.
Tuesday 15 September
Time: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Tuesday 15 September to 20 October Rathcoole Community Centre A six week programme for beginners and Contact: Tricia O HalloranTelephone: Time: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Aromatherapy and hand massage
According to these principles, applying pressure to Dominics Community Centre specific points on the hands can help to relieve pain. For children aged 3 to 5 years old and their parent or Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Fact: 12% of South Dublin County citizens have high blood pressure, this is below the national average of 13%.
Tip: To keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control try to:• Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables • Have regular medical check-ups • Cut down on salt in your diet • Eat more high-fibre foods • Avoid being overweight • Choose lower fat foods • Take regular exercise • Limit alcohol • Stop smoking • Eat more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines or tuna Tuesday 15 September
Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Whist Drive
Good for mind, body and soul.
Tallaght Stadium Whitestown Way, TallaghtContact: Sarah O GormanTelephone: Time: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Laughing Yoga
A fun afternoon of gentle exercise and laughter.
Dominics Community Centre TallaghtContact: Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Time: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Yoga and Stretching Classes
Yoga helps people to keep physically fit and manage Liscarne Day Centre stress-related problems. The practice of yoga can help you to find peace and a balanced mind.
John O'HalloranTelephone: Time: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Introduction to Reflexology
A system of massage used to relieve tension and Dominics Community Centre treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body.
Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Wednesday 16 September
Time: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Holistic Taster for Disabled Adults
Join us to experience holistic treatments such as Whitechurch Library massage, reflexology and hand massage for disabled people. (In association with the W.E.B. Project).
Painting Demonstration by Morgan
Ballyroan Library Join Morgan as he completes a painting from start to finish. Morgan will also highlight many health benefits of painting including improving mental and emotional capabilities as well as improved sensory and motor skills through regular painting. Booking is essential.
Time: 10.30 am - 11.30 am Tai Chi/Chi Gong Classes
Tai Chi is a fun and effective way to strengthen the mind, body and spirit for young and old alike.
South Dublin Arts CentreTallaghtContact: Sarah O GormanTelephone: Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Wednesday 16 September to 21 October Clondalkin Leisure Centre A six week programme for beginners and Sandra HickeyTelephone: Wednesday 16 September
Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Bright Ideas for Enhanced Wellbeing
Come and enjoy a morning of how you can keep Jobstown Community Centre yourself young and open to new possibilities in your Mary WalshTelephone: Time: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Design Your Own Window Box
Introduction to winter flowers and how the colour can Dominics Community Centre lift your mood on a winters day.
TallaghtContact: Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Mindfulness for Adults
Developing Mindfulness helps us to find calm and County Library, Tallaght stability in our relationships with ourselves and others in the midst of our busy, stressful lives.
Time: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Grandparents Day Off
Comedy performance by Al Porter followed by lunch.
South Dublin Arts Centre TallaghtContact: Sarah O GormanTelephone: Wednesday 16 September
Time: 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm Old Time Waltz
Afternoon of old time waltz, tea and scones.
Áras Chrónáin Watery Lane, ClondalkinContact: Brian Ó GáibhínTelephone: Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm NALA Health and Wellbeing for Life
Programme
South Dublin County Council in partnership with the Kiltalown Village Centre National Adult Literacy Agency are delivering an eight Jobstown, Tallaght week course on Health and Wellbeing.
Maria FinnTelephone: Time: 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm The Hobby Hub
Taking part in arts and crafts activities is both County Library, Tallaght rewarding and relaxing. There aren't too many things that are both enjoyable and healthy but arts and crafts fall firmly within both of these categories. Join the group, learn a new craft and meet new people too! Time: 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Mindfulness for Secondary School
Children
Learn calming and relaxing techniques to use during the stresses of the Junior or Leaving Certificates and even during the general school year. Teens will learn and experinece breathing techniques, self-massage, gentle movement, positive affirmations, relaxation and meditation skills as well as study and positivity tips.
Wednesday 16 September
Time: To be confirmed Mindfulness for Adults
Bring calm and relaxation into your life. Mindfulness is a simple practice yet so effective in enhancing our lives and the lives of those around us.
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Angel Meditation
We begin by taking in a very deep breath and Dominics Community Centre inhaling all of the good energy from the angels and on the exhale, letting go of anything that could be stressing or bothering us.
Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Mindfulness: An introduction with
Patricia Pugh
Ballyroan Library, This session gives participants a sense of what mindfulness is, why it is relevant in our lives now and how we practice it. Booking is essential.
Fact: In South Dublin County more children cycle or walk to school than are driven by car.
Tip: As well as encouraging children to walk or cycle to school it is important for them to be active after school too. Children should be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day. South Dublin County has a number of great parks, playgrounds, cycle ways and swimming pools where children can be physically active – so why not go kick a ball, throw a frisbee or just run around. Thursday 17 September
Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Indoor Athletics Programme
Sporting Activities for Young People.
National Basketball Arena TallaghtContact: Alison Silke/Paula SwayneTelephone: Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Clondalkin Health Village
Interactive Health Fair. This will include food and Neilstown Community healthy eating, community stalls, fitness and physical Centre, Neilstown, Clondalkin activity, children's health, mental health, personal health and older people.
Anne TroyTelephone: Time: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Taster Seated Yoga for Disabled
Whitechurch Library A relaxing taster session of seated yoga…gentle movement and relaxation. (In association with the l W.E.B. Project) Excellence in Sports
Be inspired by a top line-up of sports people County Library, Tallaght who have excelled in their field. Join George Hooke, Kenneth Egan, Marie-Louise Reilly, David O'Callaghan and more! This great panel of experts will be interviewed by Joe Kearney.
Seachtain na Sláinte agus na Folláine Health and Wellbeing Week 14•••19 September 2015 Monday 14 September
l Bizzy Break
Mandala Art and Meditation
ll Photographic Exhibition
ll Photographic Exhibition
Craft Group at Lucan Library
Music and Movement
Launch of Health and Well Being Week
The Natural Facial
Tot2Teen Fitness
Medicinal Plants with Suzanne O Neill
l Ballroom Dancing
l Tai Chi/Chi Gong Classes
BRI - Brain Injury Support Group
Lecture by David Bobbett
Caring for Children with Special Needs
The Natural Facial
Sunday 13 September
Family Mountain Trip
Come and enjoy a family day out in the Dublin Mountains! Tuesday 15 September
l Storytelling Yoga with YoYo Yoga
l Tallaght Health Fair
l Baby Massage
Get Juicy
l Yoga Taster for Adults
Auricular Acupuncture with relaxing, mindfulness techniques
Stroke Support Group
Flower Arranging with Suzanne O'Neill
l Ballroom Dancing
Acupuncture for Health and Wellbeing
Textile Book Crafts
l Yoga Taster
l Yoga for Babies with Jenny Kyne
l Ballroom Dancing
Aromatherapy and hand massage
Whist Drive
l Laughing Yoga
l Yoga and Stretching Classes
l Introduction to Reflexology
Wednesday 16 September
l Holistic Tasters for Disabled Adults
Painting Demonstration by Morgan Gibbs
l Tai Chi/Chi Gong Classes
l Ballroom Dancing
l Bright Ideas for Enhanced Wellbeing
Design Your Own Window Box
Mindfulness for Adults
Grandparents Day Off
l Old Time Waltz
ll NALA Health and Wellbeing for Life Programme
The Hobby Hub
Mindfulness for Secondary School Children
Mindfulness for Adults
Angel Meditation
Mindfulness: An introduction with Patricia Pugh
Thursday 17 September
Indoor Athletics Programme
ll Clondalkin Health Village
l Taster Seated Yoga for Disabled Adults
Excellence in Sports
Winter Flowering Plants with Suzanne
ll Reducing your risk of Cancer
ll Prevention of Cancer
Supporting PE and
Physical Activity in
ll Living the Good Life
our Primary Schools
l Cycling for Beginners
South Dublin County Aura - Soma Colour for the Soul
Sports Partnership, in partnership with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Friday 18 September
and Kildare Sports Mandala Art and Meditation
First Aid Course
Taster Guided Relaxation and Mindfulness
Techniques for Disabled Adults
Storytelling Yoga with YoYo Yoga
ll Prevention of Cancer
l Dioscó don Óige
l Oíche Rince Seite Ceoil agus Cairde

Saturday 19 September
l Closing Ceremony 10 km run with
The Laurels Charity Crew
Thursday 17 September
Time: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Winter Flowering Plants with Suzanne
Introduction to winter flowers and how the colour can Corkagh Park, Clondalkin lift your mood on a winters day.
Maria FinnTelephone: Time: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Reducing your risk of Cancer
Marie Keating Foundation will give a talk about Newcastle Community Hall cancer. Light Refreshments will be served.
Sandra HickeyTelephone: Time: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Tai Chi is a fun and effective way to strengthen the Dominics Community Centre mind, body and spirit for young and old alike.
TallaghtContact: Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm Prevention of Cancer
Talk by the Irish Cancer Society on cancer Thursday 17 September
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Living the Good Life
Grow your own healthy fruit and vegetables. Join Clondalkin Library Fiona Dillon food writer and author of Food from an Irish Garden in association with Clondalkin GIY Time: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Cycling for Beginners
Are you interested in learning some tips about better Corkagh Park, Clondlakin cycling? Just bring your own bicycle! Maria FinnTelephone: Time: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Aura - Soma Colour for the Soul
The colours and crystals restore, revitalise and Dominics Community Centre rebalance ourselves at all levels.
TallaghtContact: Deirdre ClearyTelephone: Fact: 34% of South Dublin County citizens eat less than five portions of fruit or vegetables each day.
Tip: By having a portion of fruit or vegetable at every meal you will achieve the recommended daily allowance.
Fruit or vegetable sticks make the perfect snack for when you are hungry in the office or at home – why not keep your fruit bowl stocked? Snacking on fruit can help to avoid the temptation of sugary unhealthy Friday 18 September
Time: 9.45 am - 12.30 pm Mandala Art and Meditation
Mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning Newcastle Community Hall circle, or container for essence, energy and spirit. Creating a Mandala connects us with our true nature, centering us fully in the energy of the present moment. Experience clarity, harmony, peace and inner happiness as you work with your mandala.
Time: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm First Aid Course
One day basic First Aid Course for Grandparents.
County Library, TallaghtContact: Sarah O GormanTelephone: Time: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Taster Guided Relaxation and
Mindfulness Techniques for Disabled
Whitechurch Library A great way to relax and ease away any stresses or pain (In association with the W.E.B. Project).
Time: 11.30 am - 12.30 pm Storytelling Yoga with YoYo Yoga
We are delighted to bring you this interactive, Castletymon Library dynamic storytelling session to the tune of your favourite books.
Friday 18 September
Prevention of Cancer
Talk by the Irish Cancer Society on cancer prevention County Library, TallaghtTelephone: Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm Dioscó don Óige
Fun Dioscó don Óige le DJ Óige Chrónáin (ages 7 - Áras Chrónáin Watery Lane, ClondalkinContact: Brian Ó GáibhínTelephone: Time: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm Oíche Rince Seite Ceoil agus Cairde
Evening of Traditional Irish Set Dancing with Lessons Áras Chrónáin Watery Lane, ClondalkinContact: Brian Ó GáibhínTelephone: Saturday 19 September
Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Closing Ceremony 10km run with
The Laurels Charity Crew
Corkagh Park, Clondalkin Mayor Sarah Holland will attend The Laurels Run at Corkagh Park, Clondalkin which this year will be in Community Services aid of Console. The event will start and finish at the St. Johns Estate entrance to the park. The Laurels Charity Crew are a Clondalkin based group who have raised over €600,000 for local charities. Further details can be found on The Laurels Charity Crew l Facebook page. Tuesday 22 September
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Supporting PE and Physical Activity
in our Primary Schools
City West Hotel, Saggart South Dublin County Sports Partnership in partnership with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and Kildare Sports Partnerships. l Information seminar on sporting activities for Primary Fact: 68% of South Dublin County residents believe that they are in very good or good general health compared to 65% of the population of the Republic of Ireland.
Tip: Eating a balanced diet, taking regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can add years to your life and reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and obesity. Health and Wellbeing Events Supported by South Dublin County Council
Monday - Saturday 14 -19 September
Health and Wellbeing Week
A week of workshops based around the benefits of a balanced diet and exercise.
Venue: Brookfield Community Centre, Tallaght
Monday - Friday 14-18 September
Health and Wellbeing Week
The event will include Walk to School Week, Zumba fitness class for parents and
various activities for students and parents
Venue: Talbot National School, Clondalkin
Tuesday 15 September
Health and Wellbeing Week
Three pieces of drama for secondary school students on the topics of Bullying,
Mental Health Awareness and Drink Awareness
Venue: Colaiste Cois Life, Lucan
Friday - Saturday 18-19 September
Be Happy Programme
Be happy programme is a holistic programme exploring physical, social, mental
and spiritual health.
Venue: Foroige, Main Road, Tallaght
Monday - Friday 21-25 September
Health and Wellbeing Week
Health and Wellbeing week with Health talks and Fitness activities for students
and parents
Venue: Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School, Lucan
Monday - Friday 21-25 September
Health Lifestyle Week
Healthy Food Talks, Mental Health Tips, Walks for parents and Zumbathon for
students. Active yard daily and lots more!
Venue: Scoil Nano Nagle, Clondalkin
Monday - Friday 21-25 September
Health and Wellbeing Week
Healthy Eating Programmes and a range of activities for parents and children.
Venue: St. Bernadette's Junior and Senior School, Clondalkin
Monday 21 September
Health and Wellbeing Initiative
Workshops for 12 - 16 year olds focusing on dealing with stress and promoting
positive mental health. This aims to enhance coping mechanism and resilience.
Venue: Key Project, Killinarden, Tallaght
Monday - Friday 21-25 September
Healthy morning for Parents
Parents morning with information sessions and yoga for parents of children with
special needs.
Venue: Cheeverstown School, Templeogue
Saturday - Wednesday 26-30 September
Health and Wellbeing Week
Healthy food programme in the school including focus on the importance of good
sleep and good self care practice.
Venue: Tallaght Community School, Tallaght
Monday - Friday 28 September - 2 October
Health and Wellbeing Week
A week long programme promoting positive mental health, healthy eating and
physical activity for young people.
Venue: Foroige Brookfield Community Youth Project, Tallaght
Friday 2 October
Mental Health Workshop
Mental Health talks by Pieta House and Jigsaw to young people
Venue: Big Picture Youth Café Foroige, Tallaght
Friday 9 October - Friday 13 November
Be Happy Be Healthy Programme for Young People
The C3programme will cover an aspect of physical, social, mental and spiritual
health promoting overall well being. Topics will include breathing exercises,
friendship, healthy food and physical activities
Venue: Stay Project Foroige, Tallaght
Thursday - Monday 5-9 November
Positive Mental Health Week - Building Resilience.
Our theme is "Life is a rollercaster"
Mental Health Awareness Week including workshops and speakers on mental
health awareness for students, parents and teachers. This also includes a
programme of physical activities for students in the school.
Venue: Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole
Irish Heart Foundation
Blood Pressure Checks
Monday 14 September 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Irish Heart Foundation nurses Venue: Whitechurch Library will provide free blood pressure checks and individual heart health Monday 14 September 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
information. Each individual will Venue: Palmerstown Library receive a personal record card with their result and tips on how Wednesday 16 September 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
to have a healthy blood pressure. Venue: Clondalkin Library Having a high blood pressure is one of the major risk factors Wednesday 16 September 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
for heart disease and stroke, Venue: Lucan Leisure Centre which can be avoided if your Contact: Greg Waters Tel: 01 624 1930 blood pressure is controlled. The Thursday 17 September 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
nurse will advise anyone with an Venue: Clondalkin Leisure Centre abnormal blood pressure to see Contact: Philip McKay Tel: 01 457 4858 their general practitioner (GP).
Thursday 17 September 4.00pm – 8.00 pm
If you would like to have a free Venue: Lucan Library Tel: 01 621 6422 check - book your appointment at your local library.
Friday 18 September 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
Venue: Ballyroan Library
Times and dates are as follows:
Tel: 01 494 1900
Friday 18 September 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
Heart and Stroke Helpline:
Venue: Tallaght Leisure Centre Lo Call 1890 432 787 Contact: Dermot Smith Tel: 01 452 3300 Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 19 September 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
Venue: County Library, Tallaght www.irishheart.ie Community Garden for Unemployed People in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght This is a horticultural programme for people who are unemployed. The main activity of the group is growing vegetables, fruit, plants and maintaining the garden. It is a great garden with a small community of local gardeners. New members are very welcome.
For further information please contact: Maria Finn, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Inclusion Unit, Housing, Social and Community Development Tel: 01 414 9270 and 086 380 3060 Garden for all Seasons in Sean Walsh Park, TallaghtSouth Dublin's Social Inclusion Unit and Parks Department have worked closely with Menni Services in Tallaght (connected to St. John of God) towards the creation of a Sensory Garden in Sean Walsh Park. The clients of Menni Services (disabled adults mainly from the Tallaght Area) are using the outdoor garden for horticultural therapy and instruction. It is an opportunity for disabled persons to participate in the creation and upkeep of a visually stimulating garden, and to grow their own fruit, vegetables and plants.
For further information please contact:Sandra Hickey, Social Inclusion Unit, Housing, Social and Community Development Tel: 01 414 9270 or 086 043 1779 Global Community Garden, Corkagh Park, ClondalkinThe Global Garden Project engages communities in the South Dublin County area (including minority ethnic groups and unemployed groups) in a development education programme which raises awareness of the impact of climate change on global food production. The funding is part of the Trócaire Mobilising for Justice One Year Grants Scheme. The group have also developed a community garden in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin.
For further information please contact: Maria Finn, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Inclusion Unit, Housing, Social and Community Development Tel: 086 380 3060 or 01 414 9270 South Dublin GladiatorsThis is an inclusive sports club targeting young disabled people aged 4 to 14 years. The group meets every Monday evening from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm in Collinstown Sports Complex. The young people take part in a number of different activities in a fun, safe and most importantly inclusive environment with the emphasis all the time on their ability.
For further information please contact: Paula Swayne 086 829 2443 or Alison Silke 086 851 6669 Sports and Recreation Officers, South Dublin County Council Get on your Bike Cycling Programme for Older AdultsIf your group is interested in learning to cycle or just want to get back on your bike.
For further information please contact: Paula Swayne 086 829 2443 or Alison Silke 086 851 6669 Sports and Recreation Officers, South Dublin County Council BoxerciseThis is a great way of reducing stress and releasing aggression. Even though there is no physical contact, it enables you to feel in control of your body and more confident about protecting yourself if you are required to.
Boxercise is a great way to build self-esteem and respect in people who may be bullied or lack physical confidence.
For more information on Boxercise or if you or your groups are interested in taking part please contact: Paula Swayne 086 829 2443 or Alison Silke 086 851 6669 Sports and Recreation Officers, South Dublin County Council Corkagh Park Fairy Woods and Tymon Park Enchanted WalkThis is a joint project between South Dublin County Council and the Irish Fairy Door Company.
To find out more about the fairies living in Corkagh and Tymon Parks go to www.sdcc.ie

As part of Health and Wellbeing Week
South Dublin County Sports Partnership
will be organising
the following programmes:
Link2BActive
Link 2B Active is a programme initiated by South Dublin County Sports
Partnership that offers unemployed people the opportunity to participate in sport
and physical activity, regardless of their income limits. The project has been
ongoing for the past three years.
Active School Parent ProgrammeThis programme is an extension to the Operation Transformation programme on TV and is available to parents of primary school children. Walk leader training is provided for parents to encourage other parents to participate in walking activities. Those interested in becoming walk leaders attend two sessions where learning elements include; how to do a stretch / warm up, the different speeds of walking and how to keep a group of walkers with different abilities intact, devising walking routes and safety tips. Free Community Walks in Local Parks Community walks will be organised during Health and Wellbeing Week using the outdoor exercise equipment that is located in our parks. Orienteering for Secondary SchoolsThere are four permanent orienteering sites installed in Griffeen Valley Park, Corkagh Park, Tymon Park and at the Hell Fire Club / Massey's Wood in the Dublin Mountains. All of these courses are available to use free of charge and are an ideal way for a school to address the outdoor adventure element of their PE curriculum, or for youth or community groups or indeed a family to discover the outdoors in our county. There are short, medium and long courses available in each location. To download a course map visit www.sdcsp.ie There will also be teacher / leader orienteering training sessions provided for all four sites. Each session will take approx 90 minutes and will be free of charge.
The following courses will be available throughout Autumn:
Child Protection in Sport Disability Awareness Mental Health Awareness Garda Vetting Legislation Volunteer Management Active Leadership Award Nutrition (advice for coaches) For further information please contact:
Thos Mc Dermott Tel: 086 044 1071 email: [email protected] WORKPLACE NUTRITION . GET THE BALANCE RIGHTSeptember 16th Ask the Nutritionist – Diet Q & A with Compass Ireland Nutritionist Aoife O'Kane September 17th Smoothie Bike Challenge –Make your own pedal powered smoothies and dare to try our interesting fruit/ vegetable combinations .Green smoothie anyone?! All week we'll also be showcasing our suppliers who are passionate about promoting their healthy, nutritious products.
Diet Q & A with Compass Ireland Nutritionist Aoife O'Kane 600423−718 SDCC Health Wellbeing A5 V2.indd 1
South County Dublin Leisure Services
• to have fun and meet friends.
• to increase healthy life expectancy.
• to improve mobility for daily living.
Senior Specials Include:
Living the Life Fitness Class & Activities
Clondalkin Leisure Centre:
Thursday 11am. Cost €3 (Includes Tea/Coffee)
Tallaght Leisure Centre:
Thursday 11am. Cost €3 (Includes Tea/coffee)
Lucan Leisure Centre:
Wednesday 12pm. Cost €3
Senior Swim/Sauna & Steam:
• Clondalkin Leisure Centre: Monday & Friday 10.30am. Cost €2
• Tallaght Leisure Centre:
Monday & Wednesday 10.30am. Cost €2
Active Age Membership:
Discounted membership rates include the use of the gym/pool and all
timetabled fitness and Aquafit classes and personalized fitness programme.
For further information contact:
Clondalkin Leisure Centre. www.clondalkinleisure.com
Lucan Leisure Centre.
Tallaght Leisure Centre.
There was a phrase above the entrance to the royal chamber where books were stored by King Ramses II of Egypt. This chamber was considered to be the oldest known library motto in the world, it read: "House of Healing for the Soul." This will come as no surprise to regular readers that books were thought as healing even in Ancient Egypt. As Joseph Addison said ‘Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body'. Reading increases our empathy, compassion and understanding. It reduces our blood pressure, calms us down, helps us get a good night's sleep and it gives us information to help us live more fulfilled lives. South Dublin Libraries have a continuous focus on health and well-being for everyone throughout the year. Apart from regular talks and displays on all health issues, we also have online resources available via our website. Consumer Health Complete (CHC), provided by EBSCO, is accessible using your library card and is the single most comprehensive resource for consumer-orientated health content. Check out Shelf Help, our new collection of 60 titles covering topics such as
low mood and depression, worry, stress and anxiety, general mental health and
wellbeing, addiction, parenting, relationships and social issues. The project was
initiated by Kildare County Libraries and Wicklow County Libraries and we are
delighted to have partnered with them. This capsule book collection was selected in
conjunction with experienced professionals from the Health Service Executive, South
West Regional Drugs Task Force and Mental Health Ireland. We wanted to make this
list the best possible resource for those needing help.
The collection of books will be held in each library location in the county. A wallet sized fold up leaflet with a selection of the titles, links to helpful sites, and other useful information is also available through libraries, community centres, GP practices, hospitals, health centres and chemists. Also check out ‘The Living Well' our series of lectures taking place from
November 2015 to April 2016 promoting health and wellbeing for positive living.
All details at www.southdublinlibraries.ie
We Can Quit is a FREE, friendly and supportive 12 week programme for women to help YOU to quit smoking and stay quit for good.
The We Can Quit Programme was successfully rolled out in 7 locations in North Dublin within the last 2 years. The programme offers free Nicotine Replacement Therapy, a weekly smoking cessation group and one to one support. We Can Quit is a community smoking cessation programme of the Irish Cancer Society. More information available on www.cancer.ie/we-can-quitIt is proposed that this programme will be rolled out in 2016 in the Clondalkin and Tallaght area. If you are interested in become a partner in this programme please contact Maria Finn or Sandra Hickey, Housing, Social and Community Development 01 414 9270.
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Registration at the Clinic
When you volunteer to give blood you will be asked to register with the
Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). We ask for your name, address,
date of birth and telephone numbers.
You will be asked about specific aspects of your life and medical history
and also asked to fill in a health and lifestyle questionnaire. We ask
that you read the questionnaire and leaflets provided thoroughly. All the
information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Giving Blood
Giving blood then takes approximately 8 to15 minutes. The total
volume of blood taken is 470ml, which is less than a pint.
Why is it important for me to give blood?
• Donating blood is an active way of helping others and the whole of
• For you, it's just a few moments out of your day but for patients in need, it may save their life • Donations - the only way of obtaining blood• Despite medical and technological advances, blood cannot currently be made. The only way of getting hold of it is via blood donations from people who give blood.
• Each donation may help up to three different people An up to date list of clinics where you can
donate blood is available on the following website:
http://giveblood.ie/Where_to_Give_Blood/
Donor Information Line: 1850 731 137

Should events be oversubscribed it may be
necessary to apply appropriate selection criteria.
All our events are fully accessible.
Statistics were sourced from Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH).
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